The Artists’ Quarter Film


Kelle Green was lucky enough to work behind the bar of the famed Artists' Quarter Jazz Club in downtown St. Paul for its last year of operation. Nepotism played a role as the club owner happened to be her brother, Kenny Horst, who knew she had little knowledge of mixing drinks but trusted her not to raid the till.

And now, she's directing and producing a film celebrating the spaces, the people, and the music that made the Artists' Quarter. Learn more here.


Quarter Notes: Bobby Peterson Plays Jazz Piano


Pianist Bobby Peterson

Quarter Notes: Jazz from the Artists' Quarter. Produced by non-profit cable station Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN), this series of ten hour-long television programs was recorded in 1998 at the Artists' Quarter Jazz Club in downtown St. Paul, MN. Eight episodes are available online for viewing. Click here for more info.

Remembering Art Resnick

Ricky Peterson, Kenny Horst and Art Resnick.

With great sadness we share that pianist and composer Art Resnick has passed away (June, 2023). "Art could be a curmudgeon but he was an amazing guy," said Kenny Horst. Kenny (and other friends) were lucky to have been able to spend time with Art over the past couple of years. At the time, Art was keen to show off this album by Jeff Johnson that he played on -- recorded years ago, only recently released, and we think you'll enjoy it, too.

Here's Ricky Peterson on Art's passing. And you can learn more about Art from All about Jazz here.

Art is perhaps best known for his albums Jungleopolis, A Gift, and 1-2-3. If you would like to explore Art's music, you'll want to check him out on Youtube and on Soundcloud.

Roy Haynes and the Fountain Of Youth Band: Whereas

Roy Haynes is "one of the baddest drummers out there" and long a favorite of and mentor to Artists' Quarter owner and drummer-in-residence Kenny Horst. In 2006, Roy's album "Whereas" was recorded live right here in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Artists' Quarter. Read more about it. 

Carole Martin Live at the AQ, "Blame it on my Youth"



Carole Martin Live at the AQ, "Blame it on my Youth." August 3rd, 2007.