Long-time jazz educator, head of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota, renowned arranger for the Glenn Miller Orchestra and more, Dean Sorenson is also an accomplished trombonist and bandleader who finally found his way to the recording studio. With esteemed Twin Cities colleagues (Steve Kenny on trumpet, David Milne on sax, Chris Lomheim on […]
Continue ReadingLong-time jazz educator, head of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota, renowned arranger for the Glenn Miller Orchestra and more, Dean Sorenson is also an accomplished trombonist and bandleader who is not heard on the bandstand often enough. Dean recently came out of the classroom with a newly assembled sextet of local veterans, played […]
Continue Reading“He had bounce in his rhythm that would bounce off the floor and carry the music up to the ceiling. He had this ethnic sound – the continent of Africa – but with grace. He has a dignity and the flavor of Africa, and of metropolitan cities, all with the element of surprise.” –Wayne Shorter […]
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Another ensemble of area heavyweights makes its debut on the Friday Night Jazz at Reverie (The Nicollet) series on Friday, February 5. The Steven Hobert Quartet features an exciting group of Twin Cities musicians, with leader Hobert (piano) joined by wide-ranging bassist Yohannes Tona, nationally touring violinist Kip Jones, and up-and-coming drum sensation Arthur “LA” […]
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