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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, March 10-16

March 10, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter These days, it seems that our music is as diverse as our weather.  And we will have to count on the music to provide the warmth this week! Some of our most creative artists are in the spotlight this week, as is as one of the most lauded jazz artists of the […]

Davu Seru’s No Territory Band — Jazz at Studio Z, March 11

March 9, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter Zacc Harris’ series of creative jazz concerts, Jazz at Studio Z, continues on March 11 with the No Territory Band, lead by drummer Davu Seru and featuring Noah Ophoven-Baldwin (trumpet), Pat O’Keefe (clarinets), Nathan Hanson and Scott Fultz (saxophones), and Levi Schwartzberg (vibes). This evening, the band will present  two sets of […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Goes “Post Atomic” on “Central Standard Time”, March 11

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© Andrea Canter Now some 130+ Saturdays into its run, Steve Kenny’s Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog hosts a double bill on March 11, with the Post Atomic Trio opening at 7, followed by the fluid cast of Central Standard Time at 8:30 pm.   Post Atomic Trio (7 pm) Post-Atomic Trio blends […]

Cannonball Collective Returns to Jazz Central on March 10

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© Andrea Canter Some years back, saxophonist Doug Haining pulled together a tribute to the great Cannonball Adderley, bringing his “Cannonball Collective” to the Artists Quarter. The group reconvened in 2015 at the closest thing we now have to the old AQ, Jazz Central Studios. Nearly two years later, the Cannonball Collective led by Doug […]

17th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party With Big Band Blowout

March 4, 2017  •  

© Glenn A. Mitchell, LA Jazz Scene The annual Newport Beach Jazz Party, always a huge success, was a four-day affair, February 23-26, and featured  over 100 of the finest jazz musicians.  On February 25, I had the pleasure to attend Champagne Brunch and second tribute to famous piano store owner, David L. Abell , […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, March 3-9

March 3, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter Spring had another setback but warmer weather is on the horizon. The warming trend certainly continues on the local jazz scene, with some exciting visitors in town over the coming week as well as some of our hottest area talents. Bob Dorough, Monty Alexander, the Jazz Women All Stars…. can’t complain!   […]