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Back by popular demand, JazzMN Orchestra presents a tribute to New Orleans on Saturday, November 19, 2016
November 10, 2016 • Leave a CommentThe JazzMN Orchestra continues its 2016-17 concert season with New Orleans Night, a tribute to New Orleans on Saturday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium at Hopkins High School. Traditional jazz, second line brass bands, New Orleans jazz standards, and a little Cajun funk and blues make this a night of musical fun. […]
Joey Alexander Trio Joins 2016 Twin Cities Jazz Festival on Thursday, June 23
March 31, 2016 • Leave a CommentSaint Paul, Minn., March 22, 2016 — Twin Cities Jazz Festival Executive Director Steve Heckler has announced the addition of jazz piano wonder-kid Joey Alexander to the 2016 Jazz Fest lineup. Alexander, a Steinway artist, will perform on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8:00 p.m., thanks to the support of Oppidan Investment Company. New York […]
Twin Cities Jazz Festival Announces 2016 Headliners!
February 18, 2016 • Leave a CommentFebruary 18, 2016, Saint Paul, Minn. — Jazz Masters Ellis and Delfeayo Marsalis, along with modern guitar wizards Russell Malone and John Pizzarelli, and multi-platinum artist Michael Franti and jazz piano wonder-kid Joey Alexander will headline the 18th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival, executive director Steve Heckler announced today. . “I’m excited to have jazz […]
Winners of the 2016 and 2017 Jazz Fest Poster Competition Announced
January 23, 2016 • Leave a CommentSaint Paul, Minn., Jan. 13, 2016 — Twin Cities Jazz Festival Executive Director Steve Heckler announced the two winners for the 2016 and 2017 Jazz Fest poster competition today. James Powell was the first of two winners with his digital work “Window to Jazz.” From St. Anthony, Powell’s work will be featured as the 2016 […]
17th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival Fills Outdoor Stages, Indoor Clubs throughout Saint Paul
May 13, 2015 • 2 CommentsSaint Paul, Minn., May 13, 2015 — One of the largest civic events in the Midwest, the 17th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival promises to be the region’s most significant gathering of jazz artists and jazz fans, the largest ever assembled in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. Taking place June 25-27 in and around Mears […]
Twin Cities Jazz Festival Announces 2015 Headliners!
March 4, 2015 • Leave a CommentContact: Connie Shaver connieshaver@charter.net Saint Paul, Minn., March 2, 2015 — Six-time Grammy winner Dr. John and the Nite Trippers, the Araya Orta Latin Jazz Quartet Featuring Othello Molineaux, Festival Artistic Director Francisco Mela’s new Jazz Machine with special guest Nicholas Payton, 2014 Monk Trumpet Competition winner Marquis Hill and an all-star quartet featuring Chris […]