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Pat Mallinger and Bill Carrothers Return to the Dunsmore Room, October 3

October 2, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Two of the Twin Cities favorite jazz sons, saxophonist Pat Mallinger and pianist Bill Carrothers, have appeared often in the Twin Cities since making their respective moves to Chicago and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and building international reputations. Mallinger has led a long-standing quartet with Carrothers on the piano bench, a frequent act […]

Trio 280, JC Sanford Quartet at the Black Dog on September 30

September 28, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Well into its third year of weekly jazz performances, Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog brings back the JC Sanford Quartet and a new trio of veterans, Trio 280 on September 30. Trio 280 (7 pm) Guitarist Joel Shapira (Bottomless Pit, Charmin & Shapira) joins forces with organ master Wes […]

The Bad Plus and Bill Frisell at The Walker, September 29

September 26, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “It’s about as badass as highbrow gets.” — Rolling Stone About six months ago, one of the iconic bands of the 21st century announced a major personnel change: After 17 years, The Bad Plus would be changing pianists after their December 2017 gigs, with founding member Ethan Iverson leaving the trio, with […]

Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Orchestra Hall on September 24

September 22, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter One of the most lauded trumpeters in both classical and jazz, Wynton Marsalis brings his acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Minnesota Orchestra Hall on September 24, 7:30 pm. Wynton Marsalis was born and raised in New Orleans, son of pianist/educator Ellis Marsalis and second of six brothers, including esteemed jazz […]

Below Zero and Central Standard Time at the Black Dog, September 23

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© Andrea Canter It’s not likely to be “below zero” and we have another month to go before we switch to standard time, but the bands on this weekend’s installment of Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog are nevertheless ready for a blowout. Keeping it warm and in time will be Below Zero (7 […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, September 2017

September 21, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter [Updated September 22, 2017] Friday, September 22. All Originals at Studio Z presents Framework, a long standing trio featuring three stalwarts on the local jazz scene–Chris Olson on guitar, Chris Bates on bass, Jay Epstein on drums. And needless to say, they will play all originals. Retired from the […]