© Andrea Canter Summer breaks bring many young musicians back to town for a couple months of vacation from college studies–and a couple months of whirlwind gigs as the young lions seek out (and find!) opportunities to show off new skills and new compositions. At Jazz Central Studios on Friday, July 14, pianist Will Kjeer […]
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© Andrea Canter Thursday Night Jazz at Reverie is making the most of its three remaining nights before the venue closes at the end of July. (Reverie is seeking a new location–stay tuned.) On July 13, it’s a rare double-header for the 2-year-old series, starting at 9 pm with the youthful energy of the Adam […]
Continue Reading“Brazilian-born genius with a blistering voice.” — Jazz Times Recently I had the opportunity to interview vocalist/composer Claudia Villela, born in Rio de Janeiro and based in Calfornia for the past 30 years. She’s preparing for a tribute to the great Elis Regina at SFJAZZ on July 21, as well as performances this coming week […]
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© Andrea Canter One of the hallmarks of the tunes in the Great American Songbook is their longevity and timelessness. The songs are familiar to many but, in the hands of great musicians, the tunes remain fresh decades later. Vocalist Connie Evingson and pianist Jon Weber have been injecting new life into old songs for […]
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© Andrea Canter “To hear Teri Roiger is to experience that peculiarly beautiful combination of improvisation, tone, feeling, and phrasing that are distinct elements of jazz freedom. She is made for those who still understand the meaning of the term ‘the real thing.’ “– Stanley Crouch (2016) Vocalist and native Twin Citian Teri Roiger will […]
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