Swinging into action at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, the "Jazz at the Depot" event kicked off on January 6. The chilly climes of Duluth, Minnesota, are getting a touch of rhythm every Saturday, as a talented ensemble delivers a pitch-perfect repertoire of jazz classics, big band tunes, and modern fusions. Visitors eager for a little syncopation with their locomotion can catch the "Trackside Quartet" featuring local jazz luminaries Paul Ierino, Jerry Siproth, John Thorne, and the versatile Randy Lee, according to WDIO.

The series, a popular fixture in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum's winter calendar, isn’t just about music. It's an experience complete with a full bar, and, during opening weekend, the original Connolly’s “Tom and Jerry.” And for those whose appetites extend beyond the auditory, there are also snacks a-plenty, including popcorn, gourmet hotdogs, and a little thing called dessert – which likely means dessert, a misuse of comma detracting from an otherwise delectable lineup. Tickets are a steal at $7 with the added perk of complimentary museum exhibit access for a dash of education with entertainment, as per WDIO.

But why jazz in a place filled with steel rails and historic locomotives? “We kind of wondered if the setting would work, among trains," saxophonist Randy Lee confessed,  “But the Depot made it so accommodating, and it's just been a huge hit.” Echoing this sentiment, museum director Ken Buehler is pitching in with a bit of railroad history to complement Lee’s musical commentary – a clever tie-in for history buffs and jazz aficionados alike, stated in Duluth News Tribune.