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The Lead Sheet: JazzMN Celebrates Women Composers

August 27, 2021 •

JazzMN Orchestra performed with Bob Mintzer in the Belvedere tent at Crooners in June Atlantis Quartet Yes, there are bigger events than jazz gigs across the Metro this weekend, generating more ink, more hype, more COVID concerns… like the the State Fair and Immersive Van Goh. But for jazz fans, it’s hard to top the […]

Take Your Best Shot: Upper Midwest B & W Music Photo Contest Underway

August 21, 2021 •

Dave Hagedorn, image by Andrea Canter Under the leadership of area photographer Steven Peterson, the Upper Midwest Black and White Music Photography Contest is underway! Launched to support Midwest musicians and venues, the contest also celebrates the upcoming 2021-2022 concert seasons as well as the many fine music photographers in the region. It’s a totally […]

The Lead Sheet: Jazz Central This Weekend (And All Year)

August 20, 2021 •

Mac Santiago, founder and director of Jazz Central, and veteran percussionist There’s a lot of great music, including hot jazz, around the metro this week but I need to specifically salute Jazz Central Studios and founder/director/veteran drummer Mac Santiago. Operating the basement space on a shoestring since 2010, Mac is more than a survivor on […]

The Lead Sheet Returns! August 2021, Part 1

August 12, 2021 •

Adam Meckler Orchestra I sort of retired “The Lead Sheet” when COVID shut down live music. And while I am no longer willing to commit to a weekly “heads up” regarding area jazz, I will try to provide frequent and timely commentary on what’s happening on the local scene. This is not intended as a […]

Will Kjeer Trio to Play Compositions From Soon to be Released “Undreampt,” on Saturday Night Jazz at The Black Dog

August 4, 2021 •

By Bill Stieger Any local jazz aficionado who hasn’t had the pleasure of hearing pianist Will Kjeer is hereby forewarned: get out to see this up-and-coming performer while he’s still planted in the Twin Towns. Because all the local musicians agree–Kjeer is a performer on his way up. And one never knows how long a […]

The Christian Sands Trio at The Jazz Forum

July 27, 2021 •

Ellen Prior, Ryan Sands, Christian Sands, Yasushi Nakamura, and Mark Morganelli © Kevin R. Mason On the weekend of June 11-12, 2021, the Jazz Forum nightclub in Tarrytown, New York presented the Christian Sands Trio. This was the third weekend since the grand re-opening of the club, after more than a year-long closure due to […]