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Live (Again) at the Dakota: Debbie Duncan Recording on August 24

August 21, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter In 1993, when the Dakota was in its first incarnation at Bandana Square in St Paul, Debbie Duncan recorded the club’s first live album. Nearly 25 years […]

The Lead Sheet: August 18 Update

August 18, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter The Lead Sheet is published monthly and updated at least weekly. Friday, August 18. After their stellar CD release gig earlier this summer, the amazing young guns […]

Happy Saturday! Happy Apple Headlines at the Black Dog on August 19

August 16, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter  “Funny as the men were to watch, this was one of the most serious groups I’ve ever seen.”  –Ben Ratliffe, The New York Times Although its fan […]

Lee Konitz with Dan Tepfer in the Dunsmore Room, August 20-21

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© Andrea Canter One of the most influential saxophonists in the history of jazz, altoist Lee Konitz, at 89, continues to perform and inspire new generations. Notably associated with the […]

Hoaxer Returns to Vieux Carre’ on Friday, August 18

August 15, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter   “…sure to be one of the more important collaborations of young jazz musicians to emerge from Minnesota in a long time.” –Steve Kenny (Producer) and Bill […]

Artists Quarter Favorites Resurface in the Dunsmore Room: Bob Rockwell and David Hazeltine, August 14-15

August 13, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter “This is straight-ahead bop and postbop served with panache by pros who share taste and hours together on the bandstand.” — Britt Robson, StarTribune Back in the […]