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The Acme Jazz Company was formed in 2008 to play original big band music. All the music is composed and/or arranged by members of the band. The primary composers/arrangers are Bob Parsons, Lance Strickland and Doug Rasmussen. ACME also features Arne Fogel on vocals, a master of the American Standard well know in the Midwest. […]
“the best 12-string guitarist ever heard.” – Pete Seeger “wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone This year, Leo Kottke’s annual November concert is a Dakota residency with special guest, Dave King. After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of […]
The young pianist captivates audiences with treatments that showcase his inquisitive, far-ranging intellect as well as smooth style and strong technique. Subtle threads of humor reward the careful listener. A Minnesota native, Abebi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas. Featuring: Peter Goggin - Saxophone Adam […]
Whether singing bebop, bossa nova, big band swing or a ballad, Connie's voice is readily identifiable - sure in pitch, a tad smoky in places, razor sharp in articulation and exhibiting an inherent sense of swing that's dead-center in the pocket. Nominated as JazzWeek Vocalist of the Year in 2005 alongside Stacey Kent, Madeleine Peyroux, […]
Charanga Tropical features the classic charanga instrumentation of flute, three violins, vocalists, and full Latin rhythm section. The group is one of just a few charanga groups performing in the United States. Band repertoire feature classic danzónes as well as a vibrant mix of modern salsa and original compositions. The ensemble has appeared at festivals […]
8:30pm Abebi Stafford Group Abebi Stafford - Piano Kameron Markworth - Bass Doug Little - Tenor Sax Adam Nussbaum - Drums 7:00 Opening Set - Ahmed & the Creators Ahmed Abdulkarim - Trumpet Dave Brattain - Saxophones Dale Alexander - Piano Bill Stieger - Drums Charlie Lincoln - Bass
