Jazz Police

  © Andrea Canter There’s always talk of the sorry state of jazz, but in this state, that stands in sharp contrast to the number of gigs, the number of visiting artists coming our way. As an audience, we may be spoiled in the Twin Cities as few other areas in the country can boast […]

  © Andrea Canter Guitar guru Dean Magraw and tabla master Marcus Wise first met over thirty-five years ago, Magraw returning from a stint in Boston, Wise from studies in India. In that first encounter, as Wise recounts in the liner notes to the duo’s How the Light Gets In, the two musicians found “the […]

© 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 […]

© 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 […]

© 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 […]