One of the most acclaimed jazz artists to emerge from Scandanavia, Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen makes a rare appearance in the Twin Cities on Friday, June 17 (8 pm), when he brings his new trio with vocalist Simin Tander and long-time cohort, drummer Jarle Vespestad, to Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in south Minneapolis. […]
Continue ReadingOne of the most acclaimed and prolific jazz artists of his generation, saxophonist/composer David Binney and his quartet close out the first 8 O’Clock Jump season at Walker West Music Academy on Friday, June 17 (8 pm). Joining Binney are three innovative performers–Jacob Sacks (piano), Eivind Opsvik (bass) and Dan Weiss (drums). This will be […]
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Back in the 1990s, the Hotel Sofitel presented some of the metro’s best jazz on Friday nights. The Sofitel was home to the original edition of the Phil Aaron Trio with bassist Gary Raynor and drummer Jay Epstein. After a long hiatus, the “old” Phil Aaron Trio returned to action at Vieux Carré in downtown […]
Continue ReadingWhat would have happened if eccentric genius Thelonious Monk had encountered four of the best Twin Cities jazzmen? Trumpeter Steve Kenny, pianist Peter Schimke, bassist Billy Peterson, and drummer Kenny Horst first asked that question in 2010 at the Artists Quarter, and the quartet has gathered together seeking more answers over the past […]
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“Freedom, discipline, daring, passion, swing, broken rhythm, orchestral textures, interactive sparring, shocking dynamics, astounding creativity and authority. Want to know what jazz is really about? Listen to Billy Hart.” –-Mark Stryker, Detroit Free Press That drummer Billy Hart, now in his mid-70s, has been a powerful force on the American jazz scene for the past […]
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