They call it Jazz Word Jazz — a night of small ensemble jazz and readings from local poets, and the Black Dog in St. Paul’s Lowertown seems like the ideal setting for such an adventure. A special and extended night on the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series on February 13, Jazz Word […]
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“Debbie is a master messenger deserving wider recognition.” –Leigh Kamman, The Jazz Image Walker West Music Academy continues its popular Eight O’Clock Jump concert series on Friday, February 12 (8 pm), with one of the most beloved jazz artists in the Twin Cities, vocalist Debbie Duncan. Winner of multiple Minnesota Music Awards (Best Female Jazz […]
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Red roses, dark chocolates, fine wine…. and jazz! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Some special gigs and concerts can make your 2016 celebration unique this weekend. Bar Lurcat, Andrew Walesch. Young crooner and dazzling pianist Andrew Walesch provides 3 special nights of music on the bar side of this tawny Loring Park gem across […]
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Long-time musical partners Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney come to life again, thanks to long-time musical partners Arne Fogel and Maud Hixson. Fancy Meeting You Here: The Crosby – Clooney Story explores the pairing of two iconic musicians through the music of three classic albums, their radio series and of course, White Christmas. And who […]
Continue ReadingA hit on the Sixth Street Stage of the 2015 Twin Cities Jazz Festival, the veteran No Time For Squares quintet returns to Reverie (The Nicollet) on the Friday Night Jazz series curated by Steve Kenny. Led by drummer Bill Stieger, NRFS features some of the area’s top veterans, including Jimmie Wallace (sax), Jon Pemberton […]
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