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Can chamber music and jazz fusion coexist in the same sonic landscape? Society of Chemists answers this with compositions that span the spectrum of art and pop. Stephanie Wieseler — tenor saxophone, flute, synth/samples Jazz88 interview Band Members: Stephanie Wieseler – tenor saxophone, flute, synth/samples Jack Barrett — piano, synth Charlie Bruber — upright and […]
Join the premiere big band in the Twin Cities, JazzMN Orchestra, for an unforgettable evening. This esteemed ensemble tackles blistering, swinging and innovative arrangements from the collection of the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra. Longtime JazzMN drummer Joe Pulice has been tapped as music director. Further, this promises to be another great concert with the band at the Dakota.
Charles McPherson was born in Joplin, Missouri in 1939 and moved to Detroit at the age of nine. He moved to New York in 1959, joined bassist Charles Mingus’s band in 1960 and stayed with the group until 1972. During his twelve years working with Mingus, McPherson collaborated frequently with Barry Harris, Lonnie Hillyer, George Coleman […]
Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows featurelevel-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, […]
Jazz is a melting pot of cultures and tradition. The trio is a mixture of culture and creativity. The trio brings a hot new sound that has elements of American, Puerto Rican and Ethiopian culture. Javier Santiago - piano Chris Smith - upright bass Abinnet Berhanu - drums
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Dakota favorites, Jay Young and The Lyric Factory started as a father/son duo in the mid-90s that has grown into a multi-faceted family of Minneapolis’ “first call” musicians who’ve been performing for sold-out audiences around the Twin Cities since 2005.
In this digital age, it’s hard to appreciate the things in life that are considered, “vintage.” Soundxcape is made up of traditional musicians that grew up in the age of the “DJ”. Sounxcape captures the idea of “old souls with forward thoughts”. Join us while we experiment in this realm. Featuring: Javier Santiago - […]
Join the Fridley High School Jazz ensemble for their Spring Showcase. This dedicated community of students will be performing selections from the last academic year of music-making, including both big band and newer selections. Siena Olson: Director Noah Burkhardt: Flute Kenneth Thao: Flute Eli Yang: Alto Sax Alex Johnson: Tenor Sax Alison Martin: Violin Fara […]
A special show of duos, celebrating the versatility and dynamic range of the acoustic guitar! Guitar guru Tim Sparks will play a set with jazz and flamenco rising star Ben Abrahamson. Then, he will play a set with folk blues guitarist and longtime Rio Nido bandmate Tom Lieberman. Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar […]
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today. Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra: “Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac […]
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.
Jazz pianist Tedd Firth, most often seen in the Twin Cities as accompanist to such vocalists as Marilyn Maye, Michael Feinstein and Bernadette Peters, returns to Crooners for an intimate cocktail hour in Maggie's Lounge. Tedd Firth: Piano Tedd Firth is a musical director, pianist and arranger. As musical director and accompanist he has worked […]
Calling all violin fans! The Artaria String Quartet and the Ernest Bisong Group, both of which are renowned string-led groups based in the Twin Cities, will share a bill on this special evening at Berlin. The Artaria String Quartet will present an excellent classical program, while Bisong’s quartet will share a set of remarkably fun […]
Chicago quartet Black Diamond will perform two sets of original compositions by woodwind players Artie Black (tenor saxophone, clarinets) and Hunter Diamond (tenor saxophone, flute), featuring Matt Ulery on bass and Neil Hemphill on drums. Band Members: Artie Black - Tenor saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet Hunter Diamond - Tenor saxophone, flute Matt Ulery - Bass […]
Jazz is an authentic American art form that helped create most (if not all of) the music that you hear today. While we experience creative, technological advancements, Will Kjeer and Chris Smith see an importance in conservation of an art form created in America. Come hear songs from The Great American Songbook as well as […]
The Steve Kenny Quintet – “Blue Chunks” is a Jazz concert show featuring the original works of Steve Kenny, a popular and engaging Jazz Trumpeter and band leader. His crowd-pleasing Blue Chunks suites have been presented at various Jazz venues over the last year, and this Crooners performance is a precursor to the ensemble going […]
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
This all-star trio presents an evening of intimate improvisation. Featuring: Bryan Murray - saxophone Anthony Cox - bass Davu Seru - drums
