Jazz Police

Completing their tour of the Midwest, the Steve Kenny Quartet ends up at home, headlining this weekend’s Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog, November 19. Opening the evening is the long-running ensemble, Ahmed and the Creators, headed by trumpeter Ahmed Abdul Kareem.   Ahmed and the Creators (7 pm) This ensemble of straight-ahead jazzers […]

In 2012, the JazzMN Orchestra celebrated “The Big Easy” in one of its most popular concerts. Now JazzMN brings back the traditional jazz, second line brass and a little Cajun funk and blues to warm up the night on Saturday, November 19, 7:30 pm at the Hopkins High School Auditorium with “New Orleans Night,” featuring […]

The sixth season of Jazz at Studio Z, curated by Zacc Harris,  continues this Saturday, November 19 with bass master Chris Bates’ Good Vibes Trio featuring Dave Hagedorn on vibraphone and Phil Hey on drums.  The concert begins at 7 pm, following a 6 pm Podcast with live audience.   The Good Vibes Trio: The […]

“Well behaved women seldom make history.” — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (1976) Usually Tuesday is “Big Band Night” at Jazz Central Studios. Fridays are typically reserved for “jazz masters.” Last spring, the newly formed Swing Sisterhood Big Band–with 100% women musicians under the leadership of St. Thomas professor Sarah Schmalenberger–made its public debut on the Tuesday […]

At one time the most easily identified male voice in Twin Cities jazz, Bruce Henry relocated to his adopted home town of Chicago in 2008. Fortunately he left behind ongoing projects and gig dates that bring him back frequently, usually to the Dakota or concert venues.  Launching the second anniversary Founders Weekend celebration at Crooners […]