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Trius has been playing together as a trio for a number of years. Dave Hagedorn, vibes, retired from directing the jazz program at St. Olaf College in 2020, after leading it for 23 years. He has performed and/or recorded with the George Russell Living Time Orchestra (nominated for a Grammy in 1985), as well as […]
MacPhail’s elite Dakota Combo features some of the top high school talent in the state. This group is an audition-based jazz combo made up of the region’s top high school jazz musicians. Additionally, musicians are offered scholarships for a year of serious extra-curricular jazz study and performance.
Since September, 2022 The MetroNOME Brewery has hosted monthlly PeterKogan JazzPresents – every third Thursday, featuring unique and distinctive jazz combos led by Peter – including THE BIRD&DIZ LEGACY QUIINTET which features the great classic BeBop compositions of Parker and Gillespie. THE BIRD&DIZ LEGACY QUINTET – Episode #11 – continues their exploration of the great […]
Our very own Jack Schabert is putting together a mini-residency at MetroNOME. Three wonderful opportunities to see this young drummer perform with some of the best musicians in the Twin Cities. W/Chris Bates+Patrick Adknis
In addition to new original material, Global Jazz Collegium’s repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, Weather Report, Billy Cobham, Pat Metheny and other legends of jazz/fusion. The group has released two albums of mostly original material. Website: https://globaljazzcollegium.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Te1M0Kr-T4k?si=3VdL1WmRaZ93P1jD Musicians: Pavel Jany – guitars John Croarkin – sax/flute/harmonica Ted Godbout – piano/keyboards Dan Weston – bass Josue […]
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
NYC-based pianist and composer Will Kjeer stands out as one of the most versatile jazz artists of his generation. A recent graduate of the Juilliard School’s M.M. program, Will’s expansive and nuanced approach to creative music has earned him recognition from living legends of the jazz vanguard and contemporary pioneers alike. Guitarist Russell Malone called […]
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
The MNHBC Jazz Student “SIT-IN” Performance Series is funded by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and the St. Paul Cultural Star. What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually […]
