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Adam Linz Adam Linz is a double bassist and an eminent force on Twin Cities jazz and creative music scenes. Linz has been a part of some of the area’s most exciting bands over the last 20 years, most notably as co-leader of Fat Kid Wednesdays. In this two-part interview, the bassist, composer, band leader […]

      Celebrating Harlem Stage – Courtesy of Harlem Stage Although the pandemic is at full throttle, and most live jazz events have been cancelled, many jazz artists and organizations have taken their events to the Internet. So, despite everything, the music will continue, even as people are in quarantine. A press release gives […]

This article originally appeared on MinnPost. The story of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival is full of ups and downs. It began in 1999 as a one-off afternoon of music on Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis. About 300 people were expected. More than 3,000 came. A 501(c)(3) by 2001, the festival added sponsors, headliners and stages. […]