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From “Mount Royal” to Hopkins, MN: Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge, February 25

February 24, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter “…the two disparate worlds of these two singular musicians push and pull at one another to create true harmony.” –Kenneth Pattengale, liner notes, Avalon Two outstanding guitarists […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, February 24-March 2

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© Andrea Canter If the past week was a whirlwind of jazz, then this Saturday alone will keep our ears spinning. In the vortex this week–Julian Lage, John Scofield, Laura […]

Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog — Minnesota Hard Bop Collective and Julian Manzara Quartet, February 25

February 23, 2017  •  

© Andrea Canter Two outstanding bands of largely young “veterans” converge at the Black Dog on Saturday, February 25, on the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series, curated […]

Jazz @ St Barneys: Laura Caviani and Chris Olson, February 25

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© Andrea Canter Curated by Jeff Whitmill for the past decade, Jazz @ St. Barney’s presents some of the area’s most popular jazz artists on its at least monthly series, […]

Larry Coryell, 1943-2017: Jazz Warrior – An Appreciation

February 22, 2017  •  

© Ken Vermes  Ed. note: One of the pioneers of fusion guitar as well as a much admired jazz musician, Larry Coryell passed away unexpectedly on February 19 at age […]

What is it about Maria Schneider?

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Anna Buchholz As I sit in the third row of the O’Shaughnessy auditorium, the concert is about at its conclusion and the orchestra prepares to play one of my favorite […]