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A Conversation With Laura Caviani

April 25, 2018May 26, 2018 Adam Meckler17086

Laura Caviani talks about her roots, touring with Karrin Allyson, her new trio record Confluence, and composing for new mediums.

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2017 Jazz Winners

April 21, 2018August 25, 2019 Andrea Canter14763

Press release, April 20, 2018 The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), widely recognized as the most prestigious and respected songwriting competition in the world, is pleased to announce its 2017 winners. Created in 2002, ISC received more than 16,000 entries from almost 140 countries. Total prizes include more than $175,000 in cash and merchandise, including a […]

2018 Twin Cities Jazz Festival: Headliners Announced

April 17, 2018August 25, 2019 Andrea Canter16708

Adapted from April 17, 2018 press release The 20th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival will be headlined this year by Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, New Orleans artists Nayo Jones and Aurora Nealand with Tom McDermott, and two generations of acclaimed saxophonists — Tia Fuller and Houston Person with the Emmet Cohen Trio. Said festival Executive Director, Steve Heckler, “I’m excited to […]

Album Review: Fire Bell, INCENDIOS

April 12, 2018August 25, 2019 Adam Meckler16440

Sometimes swinging, and sometimes twisting in a multi-meter tangle, Fire Bell’s new album INCENDIOS is all personality.

Rescheduled! Firebell CD Release, Dakota Combo on April 22/Amethyst Trio and Red 5 on April 21 at the Black Dog

April 11, 2018April 25, 2018 Andrea Canter14396

© Andrea Canter A few weeks ago, Steve Kenny’s Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series celebrated its 200th consecutive Saturday of top jazz performances, featuring the best of area (and national) veterans, often sharing the stage and the billing with local rising stars. After the blizzard closed the Black Dog and most other […]