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More Minnesota Jazz Legends–The Elders, May 7 at the Minnesota History Center

May 6, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter KBEM Radio and vocalist Patty Peterson will present a new installment of Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders in a special concert and program at the Minnesota History Center on Sunday, May 7, at 2 pm. Patty again will reminisce with locally as well as nationally acclaimed legendary Minnesota jazz artists, including Dean Brewington (sax), […]

Eric Gravatt and Source Code at the Black Dog, May 6

May 5, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Former Weather Report drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt was already a legend in the 70s, and has enjoyed a resurgence of his career over the past 15 years, particularly as leader of Source Code. Headlining the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series on May 6, Gravatt’s ensemble includes veterans Dean Magraw […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 5-11

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© Andrea Canter This week we celebrate more “Minnesota Jazz Legends” as well as enjoying the music of some Twin Cities jazz “newbies” and a few distinguished visitors. And rumor has it that we will also enjoy spring! Big Gigs This Week Friday, May 5. Fuzzy Math, the group named by City Pages as […]

Glenn Zaleski Solo in the Dunsmore Room, May 8

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© Jon Morgan Having just returned from a West Coast tour with the potent Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Brooklyn-based pianist Glenn Zaleski is embarking on his own roadtrip. On Monday, May 8, he makes a stop at the Dunsmore Room in support of his new trio release, Fellowship (Sunnyside Records). In between, the young pianist stopped […]

Regina Carter Celebrates Ella at the Dakota, May 3

May 1, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “Regina Carter creates music that is wonderfully listenable, probingly intelligent, and, at times, breathtakingly daring…taking the listener into the future of jazz. “ –Time Magazine Known for her unique interpretations that fuse modern jazz and world music, MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Regina Carter is known for diverse projects. On previous visits […]

Delfeayo Marsalis, Randy Brecker and More in the Dunsmore Room This Week!

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© Andrea Canter Just last week, the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Lounge hosted Sheila Jordan, John Raymond, and Connie Evingson with Jon Weber, followed by a weekend including vocalists Patty Peterson in the lounge and Bruce Henry in the Dunsmore Room. With no time for things to cool down, the Dunsmore Room this week brings […]