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JazzMN Orchestra

The JazzMN Orchestra, the Twin Cities' premier professional jazz orchestra, performs a broad range of jazz repertoire spanning classic and contemporary styles, showcasing outstanding jazz musicians from throughout the region and featuring world-class guest artists. Now in its 16th season, the JazzMN Orchestra has featured international jazz artists such as Bob Mintzer, Nicholas Payton, Rob McConnell, Gordon Goodwin, Paquito D'Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Phil Woods, James Moody, and Dave Weckl. Education: JazzMN's educational outreach program allows local school students the opportunity to learn from - and then play alongside - JazzMN musicians in concert.

JazzMN Orchestra At The Dakota

August 26, 2013

A rare club performance comes to the Dakota to benefit JazzMN’s educational outreach program. JazzMN patrons have long desired to hear the band outside the concert hall. The Dakota’s intimate setting, the searing band let loose, and Connie Evingson’s fabulous vocal stylings will sate that desire. This atmosphere offers more room for soloists such as Dave ...

JazzMN Orchestra Presents A Tribute To New Orleans

October 28, 2012

It’s time to party – Mardi Gras style! The JazzMN Orchestra will take a trip down the mighty Mississippi to “The Big Easy,” bringing the distinctive sound of New Orleans jazz to Minnesota as they pay tribute to this unique American art form on Saturday, November 17. Long recognized as the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans ...

Enriching Life With Jazz

By JazzMN Orchestra

Label: JazzMN
Released: 2011

When You're Smiling

By JazzMN Orchestra

Label: Artegra
Released: 2001
Track listing: When You

The JazzMn Big Band: When You're Smiling

by Jack Bowers
February 1, 2001

The band’s name is no misprint; “JazzMn” is shorthand for Jazz Minnesota, which in turn is another name for swinging, contemporary big–band Jazz with a midwestern accent. JazzMn is actually a non–profit alliance formed in 1998 to “promote, preserve and perpetuate America’s indigenous art music, Jazz” — something the JazzMn Big Band sets about doing with ...