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Connie Evingson With Jon Weber at “Duke’s Place” June 11 — New Season of Jazz at the Jungle

June 6, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Some musical partnerships were just meant to be. Twin Cities vocalist Connie Evingson and New York-based pianist and honorary Twin Citian Jon Weber paired up during the 2012 Twin Cities Jazz Festival and on a Prairie Home Companion European cruise, where they cooked up the idea for a show for Connie’s Jazz […]

Doug Haining, Jax Ravel Lead Bands at the Black Dog, June 10

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© Andrea Canter Nearing three years of weekly presentations of the most talented jazz artists in the Twin Cities and beyond, Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog continues its winning streak this weekend, June 10, with a “Tribute to Horace Silver” by the Doug Haining Quintet. Opening the evening will be the Jax Ravel […]

Bill Simenson Orchestra Celebrates Five Years at Jazz Central, June 6

June 5, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “Mixing splash and sophistication in a manner akin to ’50s swing-bop ensembles, Simenson canvasses a dynamic range of moods and textures over the course of a dozen original songs…” Britt Robson, Star Tribune Long-time performer and bandleader Bill Simenson gathers up his 17-piece orchestra for a double celebration on June 6 […]

Will Kjeer Summer Band at Jazz Central, June 5

June 3, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter He’s one of the youngest headliners at major jazz venues around the Metro but he’s been performing on these stages since his mid-teens. Now, with the 2017 edition of his “summer band,” pianist Will Kjeer will be in the spotlight on Monday, June 5, at Jazz Central Studios. He’s joined by relatively […]

Kenny Werner Brings “Third Stream” to St Paul, June 4

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© Andrea Canter One of the most prolific composers and recording artists in modern piano jazz, Kenny Werner performs on Sunday, June 4 at 4 pm in Sundin Hall (Hamline University), guest of the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota. Werner will premiere new music from his “Third Stream” works with jazz trio featuring bassist […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog: No Room for Squares, Paul Harper’s Show and Tell on June 3

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© Andrea Canter For nearly three years, Steve Kenny has presented two bands per Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog in St Paul’s Lowertown. This weekend (June 3) is an all-veteran affair with No Room for Squares at 7 pm, followed by Pau Harper’s Show and Tell at 8:30 pm. No Room for […]