Jazz Police

Known for his original piano arrangements and new compositions that often sport quirky time signatures as well as his vocal interpretations, Larry McDonough leads his quartet in a break from their recent,  popular shows –“Bill Evans and Tony Bennett – 40 Years Later,”  “Born to Be Kind of Blue: The Music of Chet Baker and […]

Kenny Horst may have retired from club ownership when he closed down the Artists Quarter at the end of 2013, but he has not retired from what he loves most–playing drums and collaborating with other musicians. Two musicians in particular, guitarist Dean Magraw and bassist Billy Peterson, are long-time favorites. On Thursday Night Jazz at […]

Considered one of the prominent forces in the renaissance of organ jazz in the 1980s and beyond, Joey DeFrancesco at 45 has already enjoyed a three-decade career that shows no sign of  reaching its apex. A favorite of Twin Cities audiences at the Artists Quarter and Dakota, Joey D now makes his debut in the […]

It’s shaping up to be another wide-ranging week of jazz in the Twin Cities, with shows from veterans and young guns alike. There’s something for every jazz taste, with CD releases from diverse bands; a visit from the reigning Prince of B-3; a special guest in the Lobby Bar; and a favorite ex-venue owner heading […]

On September 15, Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie presents the Omar Adbulkarim Quartet, a band of stars across two generations. Omar Abdulkarim has been playing trumpet since the early age of 14 months. Omar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from the renowned New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He has shared the stage […]