Jazz Police

All ages are welcome at Jazz Central: in the audience and on stage. Friday nights typically underscore this trend with a “masters” ensemble followed by bands of high school or college musicians. On Friday January 6, the evening starts (8 pm) with Source Code, a band of accomplished artists led by Weather Report alum, drummer […]

Pianist/vocalist/composer Larry McDonough has long been known for his unique approach to jazz standards and original compositions, as well as leadership of a long-running quartet. All forces merge in the coming week as Larry and his quartet perform original music and poetry at Khyber Pass Cafe on Thursday, January 5, followed by his trio celebration […]

After a standing-room-only blow out last month, Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie brings back the Rodney Ruckus double header on January 5.  Presented by Illicit Productions and curated by Steve Kenny, drummer Ruckus returns with two bands — Ruckus Hip Hop Jazz, a sextet featuring incendiary drummer Arthur LA Buckner (9 pm) and a new […]

Renowned pianist and educator Jimmy Hamilton was perhaps best known as Prince’s first music teacher, but at least in the Twin Cities area, he was also known as one of the “Jazz Elders.” One-time member of the Ray Charles Orchestra, a veteran of such venues as the Poodle Club and Carleton Celebrity Room, and a […]

One-time Twin Cities resident and renowned saxophonist Dick Oatts makes a rare local appearance this week, spending two nights in the Dunsmore Room of Crooners Lounge, January 3-4, shows at 7 and 9 pm. Joining Oatts will be a formidable cast–pianist Bill Carrothers, bassist Billy Peterson, and drummer Joe Pulice. Dick Oatts is a native of […]