Drummer Matt Wilson in River Falls, February 19-20
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls RADD Jazz Series returns this weekend with special guest, renowned drummer Matt Wilson. Two free concerts include the Jazz Club Cabaret on Friday night,...
Jazz @ St. Barneys: Retro Swing Sister Presents a Tasty Menu of Music, February 20
Two Twin Cities vocalists, each taking a somewhat twisting road into their careers as jazz singers, joined forces about three years ago to celebrate their mutual love of the...
Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog: Solomon and Steve, Yo Jimbo on February 20
Most gigs on the Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series feature two bands, an opening set at 7 pm (often a group of young artists or a...
Bill Frisell’s When You Wish Upon a Star at the Dakota, February 20
Words like “departure” don’t apply to Frisell’s recordings, they all hold that distinction. — Kevin O’Connor, Jazz Police Known for his many eclectic projects, Grammy-winning guitarist/composer Bill Frisell...
Peterson-Olson-Epstein (POE) at Jazz Central, February 19
Originally scheduled to lead his quartet, Graydon Peterson will now appear in a trio with Chris Olson and Jay Epstein (POE) at Jazz Central on Friday, February 19, 7...
Jazz Ink Showcase Presents Southwest Combos, Paul Harper Presents New “Bardo Quartet” at Reverie, February 19
About once per month, JazzINK presents a Youth Showcase as part of Friday Night Jazz at Reverie (aka The Nicollet), featuring mostly high school ensembles, at 7 pm. Following...
“Grain” — JT Bates’ Organ Trio at Vieux Carré, February 18
One could say that JT Bates has always marched to a different drummer– himself! And one could also say that JT tends to go “against the grain” or in...
Jazz Power Trio — King Fletcher Woods at Jazz Central, February 17
Saxophonist Jeff King, bassist Charles Fletcher and drummer Eron Woods (King, Fletcher, Woods) form “one of the most dynamic and crowd-pleasing jazz power trios on the scene today,” said...
Davell Crawford Reprises Tribute to Allen Toussaint, February 16-17 at the Dakota
In New Orleans we’ve used piano as a percussive instrument, as a groove keeper, as an instrument that carries the melody…it’s important to keep that alive, to keep the...
Solo Piano: Bill Carrothers in the Dunsmore Room, February 16
Widely acclaimed throughout Europe where he spends most of his touring time, pianist Bill Carrothers returns to his native Twin Cities and Crooners Lounge to perform solo in the...
Witch Hunt! “Speak No Evil” Revisited at the Icehouse, Monday February 15
In most areas of the country, Monday is President’s Day. At the Icehouse, JT’s Jazz Implosion recognizes it as Wayne Shorter Day, at least during evening hours at the...
Improvisation in Music and Poetry, Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog on February 13
They call it Jazz Word Jazz — a night of small ensemble jazz and readings from local poets, and the Black Dog in St. Paul’s Lowertown seems like the...
Eight O’Clock Jump Series Features Debbie Duncan, February 12
“Debbie is a master messenger deserving wider recognition.” –Leigh Kamman, The Jazz Image Walker West Music Academy continues its popular Eight O’Clock Jump concert series on Friday, February 12...
We ♥ Jazz! Valentine’s Day Brings Musical Options
Red roses, dark chocolates, fine wine…. and jazz! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Some special gigs and concerts can make your 2016 celebration unique this weekend. Bar...
Arne and Maud, Bing and Rosemary: The Crosby-Clooney Story at the Capri, February 13-14
Long-time musical partners Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney come to life again, thanks to long-time musical partners Arne Fogel and Maud Hixson. Fancy Meeting You Here: The Crosby –...
No Room for Squares! Friday Night Jazz at Reverie, February 12
A hit on the Sixth Street Stage of the 2015 Twin Cities Jazz Festival, the veteran No Time For Squares quintet returns to Reverie (The Nicollet) on the Friday...
Jazz Police – Looking Back, Looking Ahead
If you’ve been poking around the Jazz Police website lately, you’ve noticed that we have undergone a technology overhaul. On about February 5, our new site went live, now...
Mack Avenue Superband at the Dakota, February 11
Like a jazz supernova bursting across the winter sky, the star-studded Mack Avenue Superband arrives for one night at the Dakota Jazz Club in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday, February...
Never Too Old for the Spotlight: Irv Williams at Jazz Central, February 8
A number of years ago, tenor saxophone legend Irv Williams hinted at retirement in his liner notes for That’s All (2004), but clearly that was premature. Three CDs later,...
Mardi Gras! Jazzy Fat Tuesday Celebrations in the Twin Cities
Mardi Gras, aka “Fat Tuesday,” is perhaps the biggest party in New Orleans, capping two weeks of parades, costumes, and of course, traditional NOLA music. Even “Fat Monday” has...