This past winter, saxophonist Paul Harper launched a new ensemble dubbed the Bardo Quartet with the idea that the personnel would be in flux, thus each performance would be unique. On Friday, July 8, at 8 pm, the Bardo Quartet takes the stage at Jazz Central Studios, featuring the personnel de jour–Harper on saxophones, Joel […]
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“The PHQ is a true, seasoned ensemble laying down a musical vision with common purpose.”—Pat Courtemanche Twin Cities jazz fans may not always appreciate our great fortune—to live in a community blessed with some of the finest musicians in the country, artists who have played with such legends as Charlie Rouse, Kenny Barron, Benny Golson, […]
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Back in 1998, it was the little festival that could, and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival (aka Hot Summer Jazz Festival) kept gaining momentum, eventually outgrowing downtown Minneapolis and spreading over into Lowertown St. Paul. Then, in 2009, it seemed like the festival had run its course as financial and community support in downtown Minneapolis […]
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“Corea has had many trios over the years, and this one certainly ranks amongst his most memorable… a trio that possesses all the necessary muscle to work with Corea’s often percussive pianism, while being equally adept at more refined elegance..” –John Kelman, All About Jazz In the latter part of the last decade, NEA […]
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There’s nothing like a summer holiday weekend to get together with family, friends, and great music! There’s plenty of options here in the Twin Cities (and beyond!) as we calm down from our terrific 2016 Twin Cities Jazz Festival and hear what’s next! Read more here!
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