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Eric Kamau Gravatt and Source Code –Jazz at Studio Z, April 15

April 11, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Former Weather Report drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt was already a legend in the 70s, and has enjoyed a resurgence of his career over the past 15 years, particularly as leader of Source Code. Performing on the Jazz at Studio Z series on April 15 (7 pm), Gravatt’s ensemble includes veterans Dean Brewington […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Presents a “Monsterful” Double Bill

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© Andrea Canter There may or may not be any chocolate eggs rolling around the Black Dog in St Paul’s Lowertown this weekend, but the double header of music on the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series should satisfy any cravings for modern, accessible jazz performed by established veterans and younger veterans. The […]

Davu Seru’s No Territory Band at Reverie, April 13

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© Andrea Canter “The squawks, silences and knotty time signatures usually associated with art-house music get a big boost from the staccato funk of hip-hop and the circular rhythms of Ghana, all underpinned by the blues.” — Britt Robson, Star Tribune Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie on April 13 (9 pm) features a crowd favorite, […]

Larry Fuller Trio in the Dunsmore Room, April 11

April 10, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “In his amazing gossamer piano solos, he sprinkles stardust on whatever song he plays; you hold your breath in wonder. — Stephen Holden, The New York Times He brings a vitality—he swings hard and I like that! — Ray Brown The last pianist with the Ray Brown Trio, one-time support system […]

John Pizzarelli Quartet Returns to the Dakota, April 9

April 7, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “Hip with a wink” — Town & Country John Pizzarelli, already familiar to Twin Cities audiences from a series of performances at the Dakota, headlined the 2016 Twin Cities Jazz Festival and further expanded the local fan base. His joy is as infectious as his swinging time is therapeutic. The singing […]

The Roots of American Music: “A Weaving of Traditions” at the Minnesota History Center, April 9

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© Andrea Canter Before jazz became part of traditional American culture, Native American music was a thriving art form. Bringing these styles together, KBEM Jazz 88 presents a reprise of A Weaving of Traditions on Sunday, April 9, at 2 pm at the Minnesota History Center in downtown St Paul. Melding “the spirit of Native […]