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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, August 16-22

August 17, 2013

Those “dog days" of summer might be back, but it's the “cats" of live jazz that keep me going as we hurtle toward Labor Day Weekend. This weekend brings Maud Hixson back to Parma, Chris Bates' Red 5 back to the Artists Quarter, the Brad Bellows/Donald Washington Quartet back to the Black Dog, and the vocal ...

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Bass Clef: The Artists Quarter Becomes the "Hall of the Mountain King"

August 16, 2013

Last night (August 15th) was a bonanza evening for lovers of jazz bass. The only drawback - two much-anticipated gigs, some 12 miles apart, at about the same time: At Jazz Central—that little studio with a growing fan base and ever-expanding schedule of innovative projects on the Southeast/Northeast boundary of Minneapolis, two generations of bass veterans ...

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Aakash Mittal: From Denver to Kolkata, Jazz Crosses Continents and a Big "Ocean"

August 10, 2013

I first encountered Aakash Mittal when he invited me to review his debut recording in 2009. The young saxophonist from Denver gave that disc the rather hesitant title, Possible Beginnings. Such humility is characteristic of Mittal. Now, at the ripe age of 28, he's releasing his third full-length recording, Ocean,as he prepares for a ten-month “sabbatical" ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, August 9-15

August 10, 2013

Jazz across generations characterizes the live music calendar this week, from the CD release of one of the most popular bands of the 90s to a rare performance by one of the world's legendary percussionists in the company of much younger talents, from a late night gig with local and visiting star improvisers to a local ...

News: Music Industry

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, August 2-8

August 4, 2013

Hard to believe August is here already! Seems the Jazz Festival was just last week. But we're enjoying some very decent weather , so let's there be jazz, inside and out! This coming week offers many opportunities to enjoy some of our amazing veterans. Big Gigs This Week Friday, August 2. You have your pick of ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 26-August 1

July 27, 2013

Yet another festival! This weekend marks the return of Dakota StreetFest with its eclectic round-up of local and visiting artists, competing with the Lowertown Roots Festival in St. Paul on what promises to be a relatively cool, dry and pleasant few days. Babatunde Lea brings his volcanic quartet to the Artists Quarter, Kermit Ruffins brings musical ...

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Face the Music: Badi Assad and the Sleight of Voice

July 26, 2013

Back in 2005, Brazilian guitarist/vocalist Badi Assad toured throughout the universe with two iconic American guitarists, Larry Coryell and John Abercrombie. They landed in Minneapolis for a night at the Dakota. In addition to the guitar, I recall an odd tube-like “instrument" that Badi used to add another dimension to her already stunning music. But it ...

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The Lead Sheet: Live Jazz in the Twin Cities, July 19-25

July 19, 2013

As I write this, I'm listening to the KBEM “Upgrade A Thon", 24 hours of live programming to help raise money for some essential technology upgrades at Minnesota's only jazz radio station. One of the last in the country, for that matter. Some of today's in-studio performers are on the A-List for jazz in the coming ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 12-18

July 13, 2013

Had your fill of jazz festivals yet? For me, it was two glorious weekends in a row, at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival at Mears Park and then the Iowa City Jazz Festival over the holiday weekend. Yet a new, low-key festival is on the schedule this Saturday when the St. Croix Winery in Stillwater hosts ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 5-11

July 5, 2013

Sometimes there seems to be a bit of a let-down after the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, but some great weather, fireworks, and strong music calendars should keep everyone in a festive mood this week. The best option might be 5 hours south, but there's plenty to enjoy closer to home, too. Big Gigs This Week Friday-Sunday, ...