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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 2018

May 1, 2018 •

© Andrea Canter Ed. note: The Lead Sheet is published monthly with weekly updates. The final Lead Sheet will be published around May 1. Stay tuned for announcement of a new “calendar” feature. Updated 4/25/2018. We may have a slow start to spring in the Twin Cities but fortunately the warmth of jazz, from local […]

Chronically Jazzed: Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Features Graydon Peterson Quartet, April 28

April 25, 2018 •

© Andrea Canter As is the usual plan for Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog, this weekend features an opening set from a relatively new ensemble of young lion performers, followed by the headline sets featuring a well-established group of jazz scene leaders. Chronic Icecream starts the night at 7 pm, followed by the […]

A Conversation With Laura Caviani

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Laura Caviani talks about her roots, touring with Karrin Allyson, her new trio record Confluence, and composing for new mediums.

Rescheduled! Firebell CD Release, Dakota Combo on April 22/Amethyst Trio and Red 5 on April 21 at the Black Dog

April 17, 2018 •

© Andrea Canter A few weeks ago, Steve Kenny’s Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series celebrated its 200th consecutive Saturday of top jazz performances, featuring the best of area (and national) veterans, often sharing the stage and the billing with local rising stars. After the blizzard closed the Black Dog and most other […]

2018 Twin Cities Jazz Festival: Headliners Announced

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Adapted from April 17, 2018 press release The 20th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival will be headlined this year by Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, New Orleans artists Nayo Jones and Aurora Nealand with Tom McDermott, and two generations of acclaimed saxophonists — Tia Fuller and Houston Person with the Emmet Cohen Trio. Said festival Executive Director, Steve Heckler, “I’m excited to […]