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Pianist and Composer Will Kjeer in the Spotlight at Reverie, July 20

July 18, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie presents an unusual evening on July 20, putting the spotlight on an emerging master rather than a veteran artist. But pianist/composer Will Kjeer is unusual, both in the level of his talent and his years of performing experience. “The Music of Will Kjeer” brings together a band […]

Carmen Lundy With Stellar Cast at the Dakota, July 20

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© Andrea Canter [Note: bio of Carmen Lundy adapted from the artist’s website] On Thursday, July 20, acclaimed vocalist/composer Carmen Lundy performs at the Dakota Jazz Club in downtown Minneapolis. Her supporting cast is equally worthy of headline status–keyboardist Victor Goulr, bassist Ben Williams, guitarist Andrew Renfroe, and drummer (and vocalist himself), Jamison Ross. […]

Shades of Teri Roiger — In the Dunsmore Room, July 10

July 15, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “To hear Teri Roiger is to experience that peculiarly beautiful combination of improvisation, tone, feeling, and phrasing that are distinct elements of jazz freedom. She is made for those who still understand the meaning of the term ‘the real thing.’ “– Stanley Crouch (2016) Vocalist and native Twin Citian Teri Roiger will […]

Atlantis Quartet at the Icehouse, July 17

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© Andrea Canter ” [Atlantis Quartet] shifts nimbly from a punk-jazz aesthetic to an ECM-ish sensitivity.”–Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times One of the most praised jazz ensembles in the Twin Cities, the Atlantis Quartet recently celebrated ten years of collaboration and innovative music. At the Icehouse on Monday, July 17, Atlantis (Zacc Harris, Brandon Wozniak, […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog: Virtuosic Guitars with the Sam Miltich Trio and Tall Tales, July 15

July 14, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter What’s better than a night with a virtuosic jazz guitarist? How about an evening with THREE? Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog on July 15 gets underway at 7 pm with a trio fronted by Django-inspired Sam Miltich, whose credits include heading the Clearwater Hot Club and performing with Charmin Michelle, […]

Emerging Masters: Will Kjeer, Peter Goggin Lead Back-to-Back Bands at Jazz Central, July 14

July 13, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Summer breaks bring many young musicians back to town for a couple months of vacation from college studies–and a couple months of whirlwind gigs as the young lions seek out (and find!) opportunities to show off new skills and new compositions. At Jazz Central Studios on Friday, July 14, pianist Will Kjeer […]