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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, January 15-21
It's Winter Madness time, referring to both the weather and the music. This weekend finds “masters" at work— at Jazz Central (Peter Schimke), the Black Dog (Donald Washington, Zacc Harris Group), Crooners Lounge (Judi Vinar), Studio Z (Mill City Hot Club), and the Icehouse (John Penny), and continuing into next week as the Twin Cities Seven, ...
Bandleader Percy Hughes, 1922-2015
One of the beloved legends of Minnesota jazz, bandleader and multi-reed player Percy Hughes passed away on December 30 at age 93. Most recently known as the leader of Ellington Echoes, Hughes was inducted into the Minnesota Jazz Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Minnesota Music hall of Fame in 1996. He was also well ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, January 8-14
The usual January deep-freeze is rumored to be enroute. Better get out and hear some hot jazz this weekend and store up some fuel to keep the music burning through the week! The 8'Oclock Jump series returns to Walker West; there's a new trio of veterans at the Black Dog; a Minnesota Orchestra retiree heads to ...
Highlights in Twin Cities Jazz: Fifteen Plus in 2015
Looking back on 2015, it was truly a good year for the Twin Cities jazz scene, from the overflowing crowd that paid tribute to the late Leigh Kamman back in January to the record-setting Twin Cities Jazz Festival in late June to new venues and new series of jazz and improvised music throughout the Metro. It's ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, January 1-7
Young musicians dominate the weekend as we recover from a jazz-packed New Year's Eve. Yet it's an old favorite tickling the ivories in the new Dunsmore Room; and a favorite NOLA-style band releasing a new recording at the end of the week. Not a bad start to 2016. Big Gigs This Week Friday, January 1. New ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 25-31
This must be the super-holiday edition of the Lead Sheet, with the “week" extending from Christmas Day to New Year's Eve. And as such, some venues will be closed or have atypical hours, so jazz fans are urged to check calendars and showtimes and plan accordingly. Fortunately, the holidays also bring some special gigs to town, ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 4-10
Interesting dialogue on Facebook regarding the nature of “music" venues (crowd, volume, expectations) and the potential to attract new audiences to jazz. As you venture out this week— and there's plenty to hear—consider your surroundings and how they do or do not contribute to your enjoyment of the music and its survival... as well as the ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, November 27-December 3
We may be facing the darkest days of the year, but we are also facing one of the most jazz-packed weeks of the year. There's no intentional festival or organized music conspiracy, yet making choices, especially Saturday, will make your ears spin. But it's all good. Without the travel or expense, we can experience what might ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, November 20-26
Colder weather, darker days, holiday shopping—we are getting into Minnesota Winter mode. But we do not hibernate here— we go out and enjoy live music! And we have plenty of options between now and Thanksgiving, with an ever-increasing number of “holiday" gigs appearing on the jazz calendar. This weekend, enjoy some favorite vocalists, local as well ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, November 13-19
We're starting to see holiday ads and decorations, so we might as well getting into the spirit of the season—and there's plenty of jazz to add to the celebrations. This week brings the final two nights of the Zeitgeist New Music Cabaret with jazz, global music, and genre-defying new works at Studio Z; more great music ...
