Jazz Police

© Andrea Canter “Mixing splash and sophistication in a manner akin to ’50s swing-bop ensembles, Simenson canvasses a dynamic range of moods and textures over the course of a dozen original songs…” Britt Robson, Star Tribune   Long-time performer and bandleader Bill Simenson gathers up his 17-piece orchestra for a double celebration on June 6 […]

© Andrea Canter He’s one of the youngest headliners at major jazz venues around the Metro but he’s been performing on these stages since his mid-teens. Now, with the 2017 edition of his “summer band,” pianist Will Kjeer will be in the spotlight on Monday, June 5, at Jazz Central Studios. He’s joined by relatively […]

  © Andrea Canter One of the most prolific composers and recording artists in modern piano jazz, Kenny Werner performs on Sunday, June 4 at 4 pm in Sundin Hall (Hamline University), guest of the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota. Werner will premiere new music from his “Third Stream” works with jazz trio featuring bassist […]

© Andrea Canter   For nearly three years, Steve Kenny has presented two bands per Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog in St Paul’s Lowertown.  This weekend (June 3) is an all-veteran affair with No Room for Squares at 7 pm, followed by Pau Harper’s Show and Tell at 8:30 pm. No Room for […]

© Andrea Canter Happy June! June is a great month for Jazz in the Twin Cities, as it seems we always have a good share of CD celebrations, visiting artists, and of course three days of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival at the end of the month. Pre-fest activities start this week! Big Gigs This […]