Category: Twin Cities

Minnesota’s Jazz Heroes 2026: Reverend Carl Walker and Grant West

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As an international membership organization of traditional and new media professionals covering jazz, the Jazz Journalists Association has, since 2001, sought nominations of “grassroots culture workers” who “go beyond their professional responsibilities to sustain and expand on musical activities with local and regional impact.”  For 2026, the JJA celebrates 35 “Jazz Heroes” from 33 locales […]

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Laura Caviani Brings Her Trio To  Jazz Central Studios In Minneapolis  May 29th

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Renowned Twin Cities jazz pianist Laura Caviani was interviewed by Adam Meckler for Jazz Police  and that interview can be read here: https://www.jazzpolice.com/archives/7360 Laura Caviani directs the Jazz Area at Carleton College in Minnesota, where she conducts their Jazz Ensemble, and coordinates all jazz chamber groups and classes. She has performed and recorded for three […]

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