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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, October 21-27

October 21, 2016

This week will be one of those times when you have to make some hard decisions about who to hear and where to go! No less that McCoy Tyner leads off at the Dakota, quickly followed by two nights with Matt Slocum and his new Trio Pacific at Studio Z, an evening with Douglas Ewart, and ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, October 14-20

October 14, 2016

There's definitely a nip in the air now, which makes it more important to keep our ears and souls warm with great music. We don't have to look far to find it this week— veterans and young guns alike take the stages of area bars, clubs and concert venues, with a smattering of outstanding visitors throughout ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, October 7-13

October 8, 2016

Cooler nights are becoming the norm, but in jazz terms, “cool" is always a good thing, and we have plenty of cool coming our way on the Twin Cities Jazz scene—including two opportunities to hear former resident bassist Brian Courage, a visit from Benny Green to honor the new Steinway in the Dunsmore Room, and a ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, September 30-October 6

September 30, 2016

Looks like some fine fall weather and some very fine fall jazz coming our way, from our local stars to visiting masters and former residents. We also can enjoy one jazz season finale and another season opener. Big Gigs This Week Friday, September 30. it's the wrap-up of the third All Originals Jazz season at Studio ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, September 23-29

September 23, 2016

What a jazzy week we have in the Twin Cities! Some pretty amazing talents coming into town, including Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman and Pat Metheny, and the always-amazing talents of our local artists, including a reprise night with the Jazz Women All Stars at the Dakota. Big Gigs This Week Friday, September 23. Pianist, vocalist and ...

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

September 16, 2016

Jazz this week? Something for everyone—CD releases from diverse bands; a visit from the reigning Prince of B-3; a special guest in the Lobby Bar; a favorite venue owner heading his own gig. Big Gigs This Week Friday, September 16. CD releases and celebrations fill tonight! At Vieux Carré, it's night #2 celebrating the tenth anniversary ...

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

September 9, 2016

Nights are getting cooler, and perhaps the jazz is getting warmer, if this week is any indication! Most of the heat comes from such local stars as Ginger Commodore, Dave King, Anthony Cox,Mary Louise Knutson, Chris Bates, Dean Magraw.... and more. Big Gigs This Week Friday, September 9. Debuting about a year ago at the Black ...

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

September 1, 2016

Labor Day Weekend— and I will be making my (9th) annual trek to Detroit for the largest free jazz festival in the world, with the legendary Ron Carter appearing in four configurations as this year's Artist in Residence. Another nearly as big (and free) jazz festival takes place this weekend in Chicago. But you do not ...

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

August 27, 2016

The State Fair is underway in St Paul, but if you prefer music without corndogs, you won't have any trouble finding great jazz this week, as we have some very special talents on stages around the metro, from a rare appearance by Chicago's Nicole Mitchell to a two-night stand by Bill Carrothers, from a multi-Peterson salute ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, August 19-25

August 18, 2016

Call it “Jazz Piano Week" in the Twin Cities! Two visitors and one local hero play in the Dunsmore Room, a long-time favorite is at the Dakota, and one of the most creative among local artists brings a quartet to Vieux Carré. Other hot tickets include the 100th “Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog", some ...