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The Lead Sheet: Jazz in October

September 29, 2023 •

Craig Taborn goes solo at the Icehouse, October 24th A Look Back at September Julian Lage, solo at The Dakota (September 10) Of course I can only look back at gigs I attended, but I was plenty busy in September. Highlights for me: Maud Hixson’s CD release celebration (Permanent Moonlight: The Music of Richard Rodney […]

One More Look Back – 2022 JazzFest White Plains

September 2, 2023 •

The Buster Williams Quartet © Kevin R. Mason The 2022 JazzFest White Plains took place from September 14 to 18. This was the 11th festival, and it has become quite a draw for music lovers in the […]

The Lead Sheet: September 2023

August 31, 2023 •

Chris Speed Trio comes to the Ice House on September 13 Looking Back– August. Adam Meckler returned to Crooners with his orchestra August is always an iffy month for entertainers, restaurants, etc. Until State Fair week, seems everyone is “at the lake” or otherwise as far from the Midwest heat and humidity as possible, squeezing […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz in August

July 31, 2023 •

Dave King and Erik Fratzke will be on stage during the Dave King Residency at The Dakota in August Bruce Henry celebrated at The Dakota in July I know I missed some great shows in July, as I do every month. One of the best as well as most frustrating things about the Twin Cities […]

Looking Back – The 30th Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

July 28, 2023 •

Buster Williams and Something More © Kevin R. Mason The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival turned 30 in 2022! The SummerStage production took place from August 24-28, and was completely FREE, with activities throughout New York City. The events included “Jazz in the Garden: Joaquin Pozo Y La Clave Suena,” a documentary film, Buster […]

The Lead Sheet Returns: Twin Cities Jazz in July

June 29, 2023 •

Saturday Night Jazz at kj’s hideaway in downtown St Paul. Yes, the Lead Sheet is back, hoping to highlight the diversity of jazz in the Twin Cities and (maybe a little beyond) every month. Putting my disclaimer up front, please note this comes from a nonobjective viewpoint and is not intended to be exhaustive. The […]