Jazz Police

Despite the bitter cold as we start the weekend, forecasters say it will warm up over the following days to reach almost balmy by the end of the week, and I think we can in part thank our local and visiting jazz artists for generating some of the heat! The weekend brings some unique and […]

© Andrea Canter, Senior Editor Most gigs on the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series feature two bands, an opening set at 7 pm (often a group of young artists or a new ensemble) followed at 8:30 pm by a veteran group. With the Black Dog hosting a special event earlier in the […]

“Harris delivers a sound that is lucid, clear… providing rich-sounding accompaniment and well crafted solos.” — Jazz Improv Magazine Since he first arrived in the Twin Cities, guitarist Zacc Harris has led a trio at the Riverview Wine Bar, initially dubbed Luminesscene. Now as the Zacc Harris Trio, Harris, bassist Matt Peterson and drummer Pete […]

Have no fear of Friday the 13th — at least not at Jazz Central Studios. Led by Doug Haining, the Jazz Central All Stars salute the great pianist and composer, Horace Silver. Joining saxophonist Haining will be Steve Kenny on trumpet, Ted Godbout on piano, Chris Bates on bass and Jazz Central director Mac Santiago […]

Still in his late 20s, singer/pianist/bandleader Andrew Walesch has become a major player on the Twin Cities Jazz Scene in very short order. Walesch regularly appears with his trio and quartet, curates jazz at Crooners Lounge (including the intimate Dunsmore Room), and has drawn sell-out crowds to “100 Years of Sinatra” tribute with his big […]