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Davu Seru’s No Territory Band — Jazz at Studio Z, March 11

March 9, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Zacc Harris’ series of creative jazz concerts, Jazz at Studio Z, continues on March 11 with the No Territory Band, lead by drummer Davu Seru and featuring Noah Ophoven-Baldwin (trumpet), Pat O’Keefe (clarinets), Nathan Hanson and Scott Fultz (saxophones), and Levi Schwartzberg (vibes). This evening, the band will present two sets of […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Goes “Post Atomic” on “Central Standard Time”, March 11

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© Andrea Canter Now some 130+ Saturdays into its run, Steve Kenny’s Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog hosts a double bill on March 11, with the Post Atomic Trio opening at 7, followed by the fluid cast of Central Standard Time at 8:30 pm. Post Atomic Trio (7 pm) Post-Atomic Trio blends […]

Cannonball Collective Returns to Jazz Central on March 10

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© Andrea Canter Some years back, saxophonist Doug Haining pulled together a tribute to the great Cannonball Adderley, bringing his “Cannonball Collective” to the Artists Quarter. The group reconvened in 2015 at the closest thing we now have to the old AQ, Jazz Central Studios. Nearly two years later, the Cannonball Collective led by Doug […]

17th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party With Big Band Blowout

March 4, 2017 •

© Glenn A. Mitchell, LA Jazz Scene The annual Newport Beach Jazz Party, always a huge success, was a four-day affair, February 23-26, and featured over 100 of the finest jazz musicians. On February 25, I had the pleasure to attend Champagne Brunch and second tribute to famous piano store owner, David L. Abell , […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, March 3-9

March 3, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Spring had another setback but warmer weather is on the horizon. The warming trend certainly continues on the local jazz scene, with some exciting visitors in town over the coming week as well as some of our hottest area talents. Bob Dorough, Monty Alexander, the Jazz Women All Stars…. can’t complain! […]

JC Sanford Quartet, Pete Snell Trio at the Black Dog, March 4

March 1, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Well into its second year of weekly jazz performances, Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog brings back a favorite veteran trio and a new-to-Minnesota ensemble led by one of New York’s top arrangers and composers. The Pete Snell Trio opens for the JC Sanford Quartet this weekend, March 4. Pete […]