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Patty Peterson and “Heart of the Matter” in the Dunsmore Room, February 19

February 17, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter In February 2007, vocalist Patty Peterson suffered an aortic dissection. On February 19, 2017 (6:30 pm), Patty celebrates her amazing recovery by presenting “Heart of the Matter” in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Lounge, a night celebrating life and music with pianist Sean Turner and bassist Tony Axtell. Part of the proceeds […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, February 17-23

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© Andrea Canter We’re looking forward to another star-filled week of jazz in the metro, including a revisiting of Ellington’s Money Jungle, a rare performance by What Would Monk Do, a homecoming for sax great Bobby Watson, a new show with the amazing Cecile McLorin Salvant and two pianists… and more. Big Gigs This […]

What Would Monk Do? and Ahmed and the Creators, February 18 at the Black Dog

February 16, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter What would have happened if eccentric genius Thelonious Monk had encountered the best of Twin Cities jazzmen? Trumpeter Steve Kenny, pianist Peter Schimke, bassist Billy Peterson, and drummer Kenny Horst first asked that question in 2010 at the Artists Quarter, and the quartet has gathered together seeking more answers over the past […]

Bryan Nichols and Jazz in the Target Atrium: Money Jungle Revisited, February 17

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© Andrea Canter The third season of Jazz in the Target Atrium, curated by Jeremy Walker, continues on Friday, February 17 (8 pm) when the Atrium Jazz Ensemble tackles Duke Ellington’s landmark recording, Money Jungle. The trio led by pianist Bryan Nichols with bassist Jeffrey Bailey and drummer JT Bates revisits the 1962 classic originally […]

Dave Rempis Launches Solo Tour at Jazz Central, February 16

February 15, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter One of the top talents among avant garde saxophonists, Dave Rempis makes a rare visit to the Twin Cities on Thursday February 16 (8:30 pm), as he opens his 2017 solo tour at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis. Rempis was last in town some years ago while touring with the Vandermark 5. […]

Rodney Ruckus Triple Feature at Reverie, February 16

February 14, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie presents a triple feature this week (February 16 at 9 pm) as multi-instrumentalist Rodney Ruckus brings three ensembles to the stage, including his Ruckus Hip Hop Jazz, LA Trio, and Ruckus (trio). Curator Steve Kenny has described these bands as “a conglomerate of some of the best […]