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“Full Circle”: Debbie Duncan Live at the Dakota, March 30-31

March 29, 2018  •  

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

Off to the Races: An Interview With Drummer and Bandleader Rodney Ruckus

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Ruckus talks about playing with Chick Corea, Sean Jones, Theo Croker, and growing up on the road.

Atlantis Quartet in the Dunsmore Room, March 27

March 22, 2018  •  

© Andrea Canter ” [Atlantis Quartet] shifts nimbly from a punk-jazz aesthetic to an ECM-ish sensitivity.”–Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times   One of the most praised jazz ensembles in the Twin […]

Steve Kenny and Two Hundred Jazz Nights at the Black Dog: Celebrate on March 24!

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© Andrea Canter “The fact that the series is hitting this 200th show milestone is all the proof you need to see that there a fantastic jazz scene in the […]

Koplant No Delivers With Their Latest Release “Elker”

March 18, 2018  •  

I am on my fourth time listening through Koplant No’s new album Elker. I’m loving every minute of it. I’ve been listening to Koplant for six or seven years now. […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog: Ellen Lease/Pat Moriarty Quartet, Roseville Area High School Big Band I on March 17

March 13, 2018  •  

 © Andrea Canter Over the years of their life and musical partnership, Ellen Lease and Pat Moriarty have led many ensembles teetering on the edge of modern jazz. Best known […]