Most gigs on the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series feature two bands, an opening set at 7 pm (often a group of young artists or a new ensemble) followed at 8:30 pm by a veteran group. On February 20, this format presents Yo Jimbo in the opening slot, followed by a relatively […]
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Words like “departure” don’t apply to Frisell’s recordings, they all hold that distinction. — Kevin O’Connor, Jazz Police Known for his many eclectic projects, Grammy-winning guitarist/composer Bill Frisell returns to the Dakota with his “When You Wish Upon a Star” project, featuring vocalist Petra Haden, on Saturday, February 20. Just in town two weeks […]
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Originally scheduled to lead his quartet, Graydon Peterson will now appear in a trio with Chris Olson and Jay Epstein (POE) at Jazz Central on Friday, February 19, 7 pm. The late student set at 9 pm features the Julian Manzara Quartet. Graydon Peterson played electric bass in his high school pep band and dabbled […]
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The 58th Grammy Awards are history, and for nominees from the world of jazz, in jazz and other categories, it was a pretty good year. Perhaps the biggest win, since it was outside the jazz categories, went to Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, The Silver Lining: The Songs […]
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About once per month, JazzINK presents a Youth Showcase as part of Friday Night Jazz at Reverie (aka The Nicollet), featuring mostly high school ensembles, at 7 pm. Following the young talents, a band of veterans typically follows at 9 pm. This Friday, February 19, two combos from Southwest High School kick off the evening, […]
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