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Jazz Central Presents a Night of Improvised Music With Nathan Hanson, March 23

March 20, 2016March 25, 2016 Andrea Canter11638

Wednesday nights at Jazz Central are “new music” nights, featuring musicians playing new and improvised works, often in new configurations. On March 23 (8:30 pm), saxophonist Nathan Hanson leads a trio of composers/improvisers, including pianist/accordionist Steven Hobert and tabla player Pratik Singh. Composer/performer Nathan Hanson (tenor and soprano saxophones) has been described as “unexpectedly tasteful […]

Patty Peterson Presents “The Life and Music of Jeanne Arland Peterson” in the Dunsmore Room, March 21

March 19, 2016March 23, 2016 Andrea Canter12132

Head of Minnesota’s “First Family of Music,” indefatigable performer and source of inspiration to generations of musicians, Jeanne Arland Peterson passed away on June 23, 2013. Daughter Patty, herself a tireless vocal performer and inspirational speaker, presents a special tribute to the life, music and legacy of her mother, joined by brother Paul Peterson and […]

Ellen Lease/Pat Moriarty Quartet Featured at the Black Dog, March 19

March 17, 2016March 20, 2016 Andrea Canter11239

Over the years of their life and musical partnership, Ellen Lease and Pat Moriarty have led many ensembles teetering on the edge of modern jazz. Best known perhaps for their Lease-Moriarty Quintet, the pianist and saxophonist have also presented numerous variations of quintet and quartet in the company of the finest area improvisers. With a […]

Really Big Shoe, Really Cool Music at Reverie, March 18

March 16, 2016March 18, 2016 Andrea Canter11576

Friday Night Jazz at Reverie this week (March 18) features the really big sounds of a two-sax quartet, Really Big Shoe. Launched just six weeks ago at Jazz Central, Really Big Shoe is co-led by saxophonists Joe Mayo and Clay Pufahl, with bassist Matt Peterson and drummer Joey VanPhillips rounding out the ensemble. Their […]

Mancrush Brings “Authentic Midwestern” Vibe to Debut Recording, CD Release at Vieux Carré on March 18

March 16, 2016March 18, 2016 Andrea Canter11193

Launched just a few years ago under the leadership of drummer/composer Lars-Erik Larson, Mancrush has become a popular and formidable ensemble on the Twin Cities jazz scene, playing everything from folk tunes to Bartok, as well as Larson’s eclectic original compositions. With Bryan Nichols on keyboard, Brandon Wozniak on tenor saxophone, Zacc Harris on guitar, […]