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JazzMN Celebrates the Sounds of the “Next Gen” on March 5

August 25, 2019  •  

© Andrea Canter The JazzMN Orchestra continues its 2016-17 season at the Auditorium at Hopkins High School on March 5,  3:00 p.m. with a “NexGen” Concert with special guests from […]

From “Schoolhouse Rock” to Fridley: Bob Dorough in the Dunsmore Room, March 6-7

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© Andrea Canter The name Bob Dorough is not familiar to many who nevertheless are very familiar with his songs. Best known for such tunes as “Devil May Care” and […]

Monty Alexander Trio at the Dakota, March 8

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© Andrea Canter One of the most lauded pianists of his generation, known for infusing his Jamaican heritage into his swinging post bop, Monty Alexander and his trio (with Hassan […]

Gary Burton’s Final Tour — At the Dakota With Makoto Ozone, March 15

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© Andrea Canter Multi-Grammy winner and vibes master Gary Burton, a pioneer in the use of the four-mallet technique, recently announced he will retire from performing at the end of […]

Emmet Cohen Trio, Brian Lynch in the Twin Cities, March 19-21

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© Jon Morgan Editor’s note: Jazz Police is happy to announce the addition of Jon Morgan to our minescule “staff”. Jon curates a monthly gig at Jazz Central Studios and […]

Bobby Watson’s MVP Quartet at the Dakota and Vieux Carre’, February 20-21

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© Andrea Canter One of the first national ensembles to play at the original Dakota in St. Paul, Bobby Watson’s Horizon was also one of the most respected jazz bands […]