Chronically Jazzed: Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Features Graydon Peterson Quartet, April 28
© Andrea Canter As is the usual plan for Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog, this weekend features an opening set from a relatively new ensemble of young...
A Conversation With Laura Caviani
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
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...
2018 Twin Cities Jazz Festival: Headliners Announced
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...
Album Review: Fire Bell, INCENDIOS
Sometimes swinging, and sometimes twisting in a multi-meter tangle, Fire Bell’s new album INCENDIOS is all personality.
Larry Englund: Twin Cities’ “Jazz Hero”
© Janis Lane Ewart Each year, the Jazz Journalists Association seeks nominations from states and local jazz communities for Jazz Heroes. The 2018 Twin Cities “Jazz Hero” is Larry...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 2018
© Andrea Canter Ed. note: The Lead Sheet is published monthly with weekly updates. The final Lead Sheet will be published around May 1. Stay tuned for announcement of...
Off to the Races: An Interview With Drummer and Bandleader Rodney Ruckus
Ruckus talks about playing with Chick Corea, Sean Jones, Theo Croker, and growing up on the road.
Steve Kenny and Two Hundred Jazz Nights at the Black Dog: Celebrate on March 24!
© Andrea Canter “The fact that the series is hitting this 200th show milestone is all the proof you need to see that there a fantastic jazz scene in...
Koplant No Delivers With Their Latest Release “Elker”
I am on my fourth time listening through Koplant No’s new album Elker. I’m loving every minute of it. I’ve been listening to Koplant for six or seven years...
Chronically Jazzed: Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog Features Graydon Peterson Quartet, April 28
A Conversation With Laura Caviani
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2017 Jazz Winners
2018 Twin Cities Jazz Festival: Headliners Announced
Album Review: Fire Bell, INCENDIOS
Larry Englund: Twin Cities’ “Jazz Hero”
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 2018
Off to the Races: An Interview With Drummer and Bandleader Rodney Ruckus
Koplant No Delivers With Their Latest Release “Elker”
Brilliant Conversations: “After the Fall”, Keith Jarrett Trio (ECM, 2018)
My Next Retirement: Chord Changes at Jazz Police
The Jazzy Side of the 60th Grammy Award Nominations
Creative Spirit, Educator, Jazz Pianist Geri Allen, 1957-2017
Louis Hayes: Serenade For Horace (Blue Note)
