Larry Englund: Farewell to Our Jazz Hero
[Note: Portions of this article are drawn from Janis Ewart’s nomination letter for Larry’s designation as Jazz Hero by...
Lynne Arriale Returns to the Dunsmore Room, February 1
© Andrea Canter, Senior Editor Emeritus “The melody is what creates a particular energy and feeling in the listener...
Jazz Police Twin Cities Live Jazz Calendar
. February 18, Red Planet at the Black Dog . February 19, Ginger Commodore Tribute to Nancy Wilson...
JazzMN Celebrates 20 Years: April Concert, Artistic Director Search
On April 8th, 2019, the JazzMN Orchestra holds its final concert of the season. But this event not only...
RIP Phil Mattson
“Phil Mattson is the greatest vocal jazz arranger on the #8221; –Richie Cole “Phil Mattson has been passionate about...
Twin Cities Jazz Fest Starts Today! A Biased Guide
The 2018 edition of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival gets underway in St Paul on Thursday, June 21, continuing...
Emmet Cohen Interview: Jazz Across Generations
By Larry Englund Pianist/composer Emmet Cohen is only 28, yet he’s become an important figure in music and related arts...
Stars of BeBop Heading to the Dunsmore Room!
Some of the best “bebop burners” in the world are coming to Crooners in the next two weeks to...
Jazz Police Calendar – Summer 2018
The Lead Sheet has retired. As an interim service, we’re continuing to post a “Jazz Police Calendar” during the...
Thomas Nordlund’s “Miles Left Behind” Deserves Eager Ears
Thomas Nordlund’s new album “Miles Left Behind” explores darkness, melody, and vibe.
Lynne Arriale Celebrates New Recording in the Dunsmore Room, May 15
© Andrea Canter, Senior Editor Emeritus “The melody is what creates a particular energy and feeling in the listener...
Dakota Combo Spring Concert at Jazz Central, May 5
© Andrea Canter, Senior Editor Emeritus “I view Jazz as a collaborative experience between artists – many times it...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 2018
© Andrea Canter [Final update, 5/26/18] It’s (finally) the merry month of May and what a merry month of...
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...
A Conversation With Laura Caviani
Laura Caviani talks about her roots, touring with Karrin Allyson, her new trio record Confluence, and composing for new...
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...
Album Review: Fire Bell, INCENDIOS
Sometimes swinging, and sometimes twisting in a multi-meter tangle, Fire Bell’s new album INCENDIOS is all personality.
Rescheduled! Firebell CD Release, Dakota Combo on April 22/Amethyst Trio and Red 5 on April 21 at the Black Dog
© Andrea Canter A few weeks ago, Steve Kenny’s Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog series celebrated its...
In Tribute to Hugh Masekela: Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya at the Dakota, April 16
© Andrea Canter “There are some concerts that change the way you look at music. And then there are...
Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog: Courageous Endeavors and Carter Pearson Quartet
© Andrea Canter When they made their debut at the Artists Quarter six years ago, Courageous Endeavors was a...