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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 15-21
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
We have a diverse line-up of jazz this week, including a new CD release from the Dave King Trucking Company, a brief homecoming for Todd Clouser in the company of John Medeski and JT Bates, a return visit from Jon Weber, and a quintet debut from one of our favorite pianists. For starters. Big Gigs This Week Friday, July 15. Minnesota native saxophonist/composer Aaron Hedenstromis back on the local scene after completing his doctorate at the University of North Texas, ...
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Jazz this week: Femi Kuti and Positive Force, "Jazz in July" begins, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
As mid-summer weekends go, this isn't an especially busy one for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, but there still are a number of noteworthy performances worth seeking out over the next few days, including the return of a popular free summer concert series and a rare visit from one of the best-known Afrobeat musicians in the world. Let's go the highlights... Saturday, July 9 On Saturday afternoon, singer Wendy Gordon and friends will return for another matinee performance ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 8-14
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
The “Dog Days" of Summer are here but locally let's call it the “Cool Cats" Days of Summer, given the vitality of our jazz scene and the heat being generated by young as well as veteran artists. This week is no exception, as we can hear gigs from some of our youngest pros at Studio Z and Jazz Central as well as from our seasoned vets at the Dakota, Vieux Carre, Black Dog and beyond. We have a diverse group ...
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Monty Alexander Trio's Historic 40-Year Reunion At Catalina Jazz Club on July 10
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
One of the Greatest Trios in Jazz! MONTY ALEXANDER, JOHN CLAYTON, JEFF HAMILTON A 40th Year Reunion Concert! One Night Only at Catalina Jazz Club! Hollywood, CA Sunday, July 10 Widely considered to be among the greatest trios in jazz (ever!), Monty Alexander (piano), John Clayton (bass), and Jeff Hamilton (drums) have delivered the most tastefully elegant, swinging, and soul-stirring jazz for 40 years, album after album, festival after festival, Grammy after ...
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Cres O'Neal: Live At The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, July 16, 2016
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Cres O'Neal
It is said that music never leaves the soul. No one knows this more than jazz vocalist and radio personality, Cres O'Neal. On Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 4 pm, Cres will make her long awaited return to the stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd Street, New York, New York. Joining Cres will be Grammy nominated percussionist, Wilson “Chembo" Corniel; award winning pianist, Dawrin Noguera; acclaimed bassist, Paul Beaudry; and acclaimed drummer, Willie Martinez. Tickets are $24. Space ...
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Jazz this week: Some picks for Independence Day weekend
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
To be candid, it's a relatively thin week for live jazz and creative music in St. Louis. But even with no major touring artists visiting our town; venues including Jazz at the Bistro, The Sheldon, and Casa Loma Ballroom going dark for the holiday weekend; and the recent demises of a couple of smaller neighborhood spots (Tavern of Fine Arts and Thurman Grill) that regularly featured live jazz, there still are a few options for those who'd like celebrate Independence ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 1-7
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Coming off a fabulous Twin Cities Jazz Festival, now I'm gearing up for the Iowa City Jazz Festival over the holiday weekend, but I'll be back in time for Chick Corea and Trilogy at the Dakota on Tuesday! If you are staying in town, there will be enough jazz to keep your ears buzzing, and more to enjoy in the coming week. Big Gigs This Week Friday, July 1. On Fridays at Jazz Central, there's usually a double header with ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 24-30
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
The 2016 Twin Cities Jazz Festival is in full swing, filling four outdoor stages and 18 club/bar venues throughout Lowertown and downtown St Paul and beyond. But there's more music around the metro even before Jazzfest ends, with some artists who could be (or have been) headliners at this or any other festival. For complete jazz festival line-up, schedule, artist info etc., see the festival website. Big Gigs This Week Friday, June 24. JazzFest dominates! Starting at 4 pm, Mears ...
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