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Bill Simenson Orchestra Celebrates Five Years at Jazz Central, June 6

June 5, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “Mixing splash and sophistication in a manner akin to ’50s swing-bop ensembles, Simenson canvasses a dynamic range of moods and textures over the course of a dozen original songs…” Britt Robson, Star Tribune Long-time performer and bandleader Bill Simenson gathers up his 17-piece orchestra for a double celebration on June 6 […]

Will Kjeer Summer Band at Jazz Central, June 5

June 3, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter He’s one of the youngest headliners at major jazz venues around the Metro but he’s been performing on these stages since his mid-teens. Now, with the 2017 edition of his “summer band,” pianist Will Kjeer will be in the spotlight on Monday, June 5, at Jazz Central Studios. He’s joined by relatively […]

Kenny Werner Brings “Third Stream” to St Paul, June 4

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© Andrea Canter One of the most prolific composers and recording artists in modern piano jazz, Kenny Werner performs on Sunday, June 4 at 4 pm in Sundin Hall (Hamline University), guest of the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota. Werner will premiere new music from his “Third Stream” works with jazz trio featuring bassist […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog: No Room for Squares, Paul Harper’s Show and Tell on June 3

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© Andrea Canter For nearly three years, Steve Kenny has presented two bands per Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog in St Paul’s Lowertown. This weekend (June 3) is an all-veteran affair with No Room for Squares at 7 pm, followed by Pau Harper’s Show and Tell at 8:30 pm. No Room for […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 2-8

June 2, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter Happy June! June is a great month for Jazz in the Twin Cities, as it seems we always have a good share of CD celebrations, visiting artists, and of course three days of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival at the end of the month. Pre-fest activities start this week! Big Gigs This […]

Zacc Harris Group Returns to Reverie, June 1

June 1, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter One of the busiest jazz musicians in the Twin Cities, guitarist Zacc Harris is a man of many ensembles, heading the Atlantis Quartet, Zacc Harris Trio and Quartet, American Reverie, and lending his strings to Tall Tales, Grain, and more. About five years ago, Harris added the Zacc Harris Group to his […]