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Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog: Katia Cardenas, Chris Bates’ Red 5 on July 29

July 28, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Nearing its third anniversary, the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Series, curated by Steve Kenny, expands its offerings this weekend with some vocal jazz to kick off the evening. Katia Cardenas and her trio perform at 7 pm, followed by the headline sets from Chris Bates’ Red 5 at 8:30 […]

Peter Schimke Trio: All Originals Jazz at Studio Z on July 28

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© Andrea Canter Considered one of the most versatile pianists on the Twin Cities jazz scene, Peter Schimke seldom takes the leading role on jazz club stages. The All Originals Jazz series at Studio Z is an ideal opportunity to enjoy Peter’s talents not only as a pianist and bandleader, but also as a composer. […]

Celebratory Finale at Reverie: CD Release for The Living Room Sessions

July 25, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter (Note: Article based on press release from Shifting Paradigm Records) After nearly three years, including one major schedule change and rebranding of the venue, Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie presents its final sets on Thursday, July 27 at 9 pm, pending venue relocation. Curator Steve Kenny has presented at least one band […]

Tenor Titan Pharoah Sanders at the Dakota, July 25-26

July 24, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “…Probably the best tenor player in the world.” –Ornette Coleman “A rare opportunity to catch a highly influential and enduring jazz tenor player whose living peers can be counted on the fingers of one hand.” – Rick Mason, City Pages One of the last active musicians to have played alongside the […]

Chicago Saxophonist/Vocalist Juli Wood, Paul Barry Blues Trio with Lila Ammons at the Black Dog, July 22

July 21, 2017 •

“…Juli Wood, a gutsy tenor and baritone saxophonist who also sings with the earthy gusto of an R&B diva filtered through a hard bop sensibility.” –Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times It’s a little different twist to Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog this weekend (July 22). The first set of music, usually an up-and-coming […]

The Adkins/Peterson Quartet: Emerging Masters at Jazz Central, July 21

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© Andrea Canter Friday nights at Jazz Central are devoted to ensembles highlighting masters– and emerging masters–of jazz on the local scene. On July 21, four emerging masters converge as the Adkins-Peterson Quartet, led by pianist Patrick Adkins and drummer Luke Peterson, and featuring pals Peter Goggin (alto sax) and Drew Stinson (bass). In varying […]