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Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2019 Headliners Announced, 21st Annual Festival set for June 20 – 22

April 4, 2019 •

The 21st annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival will be headlined this year by vocalist José James, vocalist Nnenna Freelon, the James Carter Organ Trio, saxophonist Grace Kelly, and bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Aurora Nealand with Tom McDermott, and more. The announcement was made today by the festival’s executive director, Steve Heckler. “I’m excited to have these […]

Interview: Art Hounds: Clara Osowski sings with the Winona Symphony Orchestra via MPR News

March 28, 2019 •

Singer Liz Pearse is thrilled that she’s getting the chance to see acclaimed mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski perform with the Winona Symphony Orchestra this Saturday. Osowski, who is based in the Twin Cities, will be singing works by two Minnesota composers — Dominick Argento and Libby Larsen. Pearse recommends taking advantage of this opportunity to see […]

KBEM Phil Nusbaum interview with Twin Cities Jazz Festival Director Steve Heckler

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KBEM Phil Nusbaum interview with Steve Heckler: Airing on KBEM 88.5FM, Minneapolis. This interview will also air on KBEM 88.5 at various dates/times.

Winter Jazz Fest 2019 will be held at Crooners on Sunday, March 31

January 30, 2019 •

St. Paul, Minn., January 30, 2019 – This year’s Winter Jazz Fest – the cold-weather version of the popular Twin Cities Jazz Festival – will return to Crooners Lounge & Supper Club on Sunday, March 31. The day will feature national and local favorites Gary Bartz, Francisco Mela, Debbie Duncan, Patty Peterson, Tanner Taylor and […]

Where are the women in the Twin Cities Jazz Festival? (via MinnPost)

June 23, 2018 •

This article originally appeared in MinnPost. Short answer: All over. Women musicians – and by musicians, we also mean singers; more about that in a minute – are on the Mears Park main stage. They’re in at least half of the 20+ locations where this year’s Twin Cities Jazz Festival takes place, a gaggle of […]

How one man pulls off St. Paul’s beloved (and free) Twin Cities Jazz Festival (via StarTribune)

June 16, 2018 •

This article originally appeared in The Minneapolis Star Tribune. Steve Heckler, founder and executive director of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, started 20 years ago with a one-day event that attracted 3,000 people. More than 30,000 are expected at this year’s event. More than 30,000 people will see 72 musical acts on 22 stages over […]