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Illicit Jazz Workshop Presents the Illicit Sextet on October 27

October 25, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter Steve Kenny’s Illicit Jazz Workshop presents its namesake band at Jazz Central this Friday, October 27. Both managed by Illicit Productions, the new weekly jazz series and […]

Ramsey Lewis Quintet Returns to the Dakota, October 26-27

October 24, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter  Three-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis brings his acclaimed quintet to the Dakota October 26-27, two shows each night. His long-standing cohorts include Henry […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Features Steve Kenny Quartet, Atlantis Quartet on October 21

October 20, 2017  •  

© 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 Cities, […]

Pavel Jany Celebrates “Acoustic Condition” at the Black Dog, October 20

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© Andrea Canter A prolific performer, composer and bandleader, guitarist Pavel Jany takes time out from his multiple Brazilian music projects to celebrate a more eclectic one– the release of […]

Phil Hey Quartet Celebrates Monk in the Dunsmore Room, October 20

October 17, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter “The PHQ is a true, seasoned ensemble laying down a musical vision with common purpose.”—Pat Courtemanche Twin Cities jazz fans may not always appreciate our great fortune—to […]

Wycliffe Gordon in the Dunsmore Room and with JazzMN at Ordway, October 19-20

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© Andrea Canter The JazzMN Orchestra opens its 2017-18 season in the Ordway Concert Hall in downtown St. Paul on Friday, October 20, 7:30 pm. Featured guest artist will be […]