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One of the Great Ones: Dave Karr, 1930-2026
July 20, 2026 •One of the busiest musicians throughout his career and one of the most beloved by colleagues and jazz fans alike, saxophone master and Minnesota Jazz Legend Dave Karr passed away July 19th at age 96. He was perhaps best known as a tenor player, but also made his mark on bari, leading his “Mulligan Stew” […]
Steve Kenny Quintet Plays MetroNOME Brewery’s Fingal’s Cave on Friday, July 31st
July 14, 2026 •The Steve Kenny Quintet will play a special show with elements of tribute to Sonny Rollins in recognition of his recent passing. The show will also include some Miles Davis material celebrating his 100th birthday. Also, there will be a Chuck Mangione tune or two in tribute to the late, great flugelhornist, composer and bandleader. […]
Steve Swallow’s Winter Songs on ECM
July 13, 2026 •by Don Berryman Bassist and composer Steve Swallow has released a finely crafted new album, Winter Songs, on ECM records with a seasoned sextet that includes Chris Cheek on tenor saxophone, Mike Rodriguez on trumpet, Steve Cardenas on guitar, Gil Goldstein on piano, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. It is Steve Swallow’s first release as […]
Jazz Central Studios – education and performance space announces plans to leave subterranean digs
July 5, 2026 •Following is an announcement from Jazz Central Studios Managing Director Mac Santiago: After 16 years in the lower level we have decided to “level-up” to a space right upstairs from our current location. This move is an out-growth of our education partnership with North Star Jazz Workshops whose phenomenal growth over the past two years […]
Montreal Beyond the Festival –2025 — Another Look Back and Look Forward!
June 25, 2026 •Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, with so much music art, souvenirs, and food, that it often spills out beyond the official Festival itself. Here are two events that took place during FIJM that show just how widespread the creative influence reaches during the […]
2025 Montreal Jazz Festival – A Look Back and a Look Forward!
June 24, 2026 •The 2025 Montreal Jazz Festival, officially known as Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), took place from June 26 to July 5. FIJM is one of the biggest in the world, with a huge program of legendary performers and up-and-coming musicians. Over 350 concerts were presented, and two-thirds of them were free outdoor shows […]
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