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Jazz Face: The Beautiful Dreams of Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell, at the Dakota with Beautiful Dreamers© Andrea CanterI actually walked out of a Bill Frisell concert (at the Walker) once upon a time. It was just too outside for me. Not sure but I...
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Bill Carrothers at the Artists Quarter© Andrea CanterIt’s May, so “it might as well be spring” although Mother Nature seems unable to commit. It’s much easier to commit to supporting live jazz, and...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 10-16
The Dakota Combo, spring concert May 16th© Andrea CanterMother’s Day this weekend – take mom out to hear some great jazz! (And if you’re a mom, hint that a cool jazz gig would make a perfect gift!)...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 17-23
Phil Hey - Birthday Party at the Dakota this weekend! © Andrea CanterOfficially, this is Art-a-Whirl weekend in Northeast Minneapolis, but you might as well call it Jazz-a-Whirl in the Twin Cities. Now...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 24-30
Maud Hixson sings the songs of Mickey Leonard © Andrea CanterMemorial Day Weekend is sort of the kickoff to summer – even if the weather doesn’t always cooperate. But one thing’s for sure—there will be...
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Jazz Face: Mulgrew Miller, 1955-2013
© Andrea CanterI first encountered pianist Mulgrew Miller at a performance of the Contemporary Piano Ensemble at O’Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul, probably around 1993 given the ensemble’s touring...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 31-June 6
Pat Moriarty and Phil Hey Reunite at the Artists Quarter, June 5th© Andrea CanterPatios are open, lilacs have bloomed, our first summer storms have thundered through. It’s time for outdoor band...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 7-12
Hugh Masekela returns to the Dakota, June 11th© Andrea CanterThe weather is unpredictable. It might be warm and sunny, it might be cool and damp. Odds favor the latter given the last few weeks. What is...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 14-20
Ramsey Lewis with Henry Johnson and Joshua Ramos© Andrea CanterFinally, the weather is heating up, maybe drying out? Making the evenings perfect for getting out an enjoying live music. And the music is...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 21-27
David Murray© Andrea CanterIt seems May’s cool weather brought June’s showers, but with the Solstice comes the hot vibes of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, opening Thursday in St. Paul at Mears Park....
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Jazz Face: Jeanne Arland Peterson, 1921-2013
© Andrea CanterIf Minnesotans only know one area jazz musician by name, it’s most like Jeanne Arland Peterson. Maybe they remember her as the organist for the Minnesota Twins 40 years ago. Or remember...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 28-July 4
Twin Cities Jazz Festival at Mears Park© Andrea CanterMy favorite weekend of the year actually gets underway Thursday, June 27th with the kickoff of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival; Friday and Saturday...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 5-11
The Talking Strings (coming to the Ivy, July 6)© Andrea CanterSometimes there seems to be a bit of a let-down after the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, but some great weather, fireworks, and strong music...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 12-18
Stanley Jordan returns to the Dakota on July 18th© Andrea CanterHad your fill of jazz festivals yet? For me, it was two glorious weekends in a row, at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival at Mears Park and...
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The Lead Sheet: Live Jazz in the Twin Cities, July 19-25
Benefit for Jeremy Walker at the Dakota, July 25th© Andrea CanterAs I write this, I’m listening to the KBEM “Upgrade A Thon”, 24 hours of live programming to help raise money for some essential...
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Face the Music: Badi Assad and the Sleight of Voice
Badi Assad at the Dakota, July 23, 2013© Andrea CanterBack in 2005, Brazilian guitarist/vocalist Badi Assad toured throughout the universe with two iconic American guitarists, Larry Coryell and John...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 26-August 1
Babtunde Lea and his "troponga" at the Artists Quarter this weekend© Andrea CanterYet another festival! This weekend marks the return of Dakota StreetFest with its eclectic round-up of local and...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, March 22-28
The Atlantis Quartet returns to the Artists Quarter© Andrea CanterA night of cabaret, a weekend of cutting edge jazz, and a big band world premiere all contribute to an eclectic week in the Twin Cities...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz This Weekend and Beyond
Chick Corea and Bela Fleck, coming to the Dakota on April 1©Andrea CanterIs it spring yet? My pollen alert says "yes" so can warm weather be far behind? At least we have some hot music to look forward...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 5-11
John Scofield returns to the Dakota with Mike Stern, April 8-9© Andrea CanterSome of the excitement this weekend takes place across state lines as the annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival welcomes hometown...
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