Minneapolis Public Schools and Jazz88 (KBEM 88.5 FM) present the second annual J.A.M. (Jazz Around Minneapolis) Fall Festival at North High School on Friday, October 28. This year, the free evening concert features the acclaimed Adam Meckler Orchestra, an 18-piece jazz ensemble led by trumpeter/educator/composer Adam Meckler. The concert will be a culmination of a […]
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A new band of popular veterans arrived on the scene in early 2015, debuting on the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series, and since has performed around town at other venues. Bottomless Pit is led by guitarist Joel Shapira and features Pete Whitman (saxophones), Tom Lewis (bass), and Weather Report alum Eric Kamau […]
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The 2016 Litchfield Jazz Festival took place August 6-7 at Goshen Fairgrounds in Connecticut, and was dedicated to bassist/composer/bandleader Mario Pavone, who has been associated with the Festival from the beginning. Mario appeared at the first Litchfield Jazz Festival and several more times over the years. He has taught at the Litchfield Jazz Camp every […]
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Recognized for his creative blending of his South Indian heritage and modern jazz, alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa is one of the leading artists of his generation as well as one of the busiest. On tour with his Bird Calls ensemble, Rudresh returns to the Twin Cities for one show at Vieux Carré on Sunday night, […]
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“…a veteran keyboardist who has always infused his funky rhythm and jazz with a touch of elegance and improvisational spirit.”– Jonathan Widran (All Music Guide) Back by popular demand! Former resident of the Twin Cities, keyboard prodigy-turned music director and bandleader Bobby Lyle will again join old friend, bassist Billy Peterson, in an all […]
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