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Michael O’Brien Returns With Gigs at Reverie and the Dunsmore Room

April 26, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter One of the hottest young jazz talents in the Twin Cities during the first part of the 00s, bassist Michael O’Brien relocated to New York about 10 years ago where he has built an enviable reputation. Fortunately he returns “home” now and then to reconnect with old pals. This week, we have […]

Bill Frisell Trio in Hopkins, April 25

April 24, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “It’s hard to find a more fruitful meditation on American music than in the compositions of guitarist Bill Frisell. Mixing rock and country with jazz and blues, he’s found what connects them: improvisation and a sense of play” .–The New York Times Known for his many eclectic projects, Grammy-winning guitarist/composer Bill […]

SF Jazz Collective Celebrates Miles Davis at the Dakota, April 24-25

April 22, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter “The octet boasts as much or more collective talent, firepower and critical acclaim than any other jazz ensemble going…” — DownBeat One of the most acclaimed modern jazz ensembles, the SF Jazz Collective returns to the Dakota on April 24-25 with its 2017 edition, celebrating the music of Miles Davis. An […]

Stars from Near and Far in the Dunsmore Room: Sheila Jordan, John Raymond, Connie Evingson and Jon Weber –All This Week!

April 21, 2017 •

© Andrea Canter When the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Lounge opened in late 2015, it seemed to be a risk. A suburban supper club, already sporting a successful bar and lounge with live music, reconfiguring a dining room as a “listening room” for jazz? For the first few months, local artists augmented by former residents […]

Chris Bates Red 5, Abebi Stafford at the Black Dog on April 22

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© Andrea Canter Twin Cities fans of inventive jazz have enjoyed witnessing the evolution of Red 5, led by bassist extraordinaire Chris Bates. And it really was a quintet when first conceived about five years ago and when the band released its first recording in 2013. Yet one of the delights of this ensemble is […]

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 21-27

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© Andrea Canter This changing weather is sure keeping us on our toes. At least the opportunities to hear great jazz are constants, and the coming week offers a lot of ear-smacking options from local talents and former residents to international stars and a living legend. And the Minneapolis-St Paul International Film Festival adds even […]