© 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 his solo CD, Acoustic Condition. On Friday, October 20 at the Black Dog in St Paul, Pavel performs solo in the opening set, then joins […]
© 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 live in a community blessed with some of the finest musicians in the country, artists who have played with such legends as Charlie Rouse, Kenny […]
© 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 award-winning trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, along with local vocal sensation Yolande Bruce, joining JazzMN in a tribute to jazz legend Louis Armstrong. It’s a busy Minnesota […]
© Andrea Canter When Steve Kenny recently announced the fourth year of Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog, he promised to add some vocalists to the schedule, at least for the opening sets. Keeping his promise, Steve welcomes popular area singer Sophia Shorai for the 7 pm set on October 14, followed at 8:30 […]
© Andrea Canter [The Lead Sheet is updated weekly during the month] October typically brings some of the year’s best weather, and often, some of the year’s best jazz as well. The month starts out on a high note (pun intended), with visitors Tony Malaby, Bill Carrothers and Pat Mallinger, the Dave King Trio, Savion […]
© Andrea Canter “The squawks, silences and knotty time signatures usually associated with art-house music get a big boost from the staccato funk of hip-hop and the circular rhythms of Ghana, all underpinned by the blues.” — Britt Robson, Star Tribune For more than two years, Steve Kenny presented Friday Night Jazz at the […]