Every Sun.:  United Methodist Church

      Jazz Service, 17611 Lake St. Ext.,

      Mtka, 10:45 a.m., (952) 474-4114.

NOVEMBER

27: “A Winged Victory for the Sullen” with ACME string ensemble, *Cedar Cultural Center.

28: Blues guitarist Leo Kottke, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., $38-$43, <www.guthrietheater.org>, (612) 377-2224.

28-29: Spyro Gyra, *Dakota Jazz Club.

29: No Name Jazz with vocalist Christine Rosholt, Minnesota Vets Home, 5101 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m., (612) 542-5700.

29: Marcia Ball, “Take Five Tuesdays” series, Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 7 p.m., $28, $12, students (6 p.m. social hour), (952) 9679-1111, <www.hop kinscenterforthearts.org>.

29: University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, *Shorewood Bar & Grill.

30: Mary Louise Knutson CD release, *Dakota Jazz Club.

December

1: TCJS “Jazz from J to Z” presents the Nova Jazz Orchestra and the Minnetonka High School Jazz Ensemble I celebrating Stan Kenton’s 100th Birthday and Nova Jazz Orchestra’s CD Release of unrecorded music of Stan Kenton,with special guest saxophonist Dave Karr, Minnetonka High School, 18375 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, 7:30 p.m. (See page 1.)

1: Pazz CD Release featuring Christine Rosholt & Kevin Hall, *Dakota Jazz Club.

2: Chris Botti in Concert, Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 8 p.m., $70-$25, <minnesotaorchestra.org>.

2: Milo Fine Free Jazz Ensemble (Fine, percussion; Steve Gnitka, guitar; Scott Newell, tenor sax/voice), The West Bank School of Music, 1813 S. 6th St., Mpls., 8 p.m., $5 at the door, (612) 333-6651; <www.westbankmusic.org>.

2-3: The 5th Annual New Standards Holiday Show, Fitzgerald Theater, 8 p.m., $32, Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000, <www.ticketmaster.com>.

2-3: Kelly Hunt (blues), *Dakota Jazz Club.

3: Time for Three featuring Zachary De Pue and Nicolas Kendall (violin) and Ranaan Meyer (double bass) merging elements of country western, bluegrass, gypsy, jazz and classical styles to create a sound all its own, in a performance with the Minnesota Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 8 p.m., $30-$45, <www.minnesotaorchestra.com>, For tickets: (612) 371-5656; 1-800-292-4141; < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it >.

4: “The Gypsy in Me,” featuring The Bakken Trio (classical chamber musicians: Judy Lin, piano; Stephanie Arado, violin; Kenneth Freed, viola; and Arek Tesarczyk, cello) with special guest ensemble, The Sidewalk Café (Jeff Brueske, bass; Gary Schulte, violin; and Reynold Philipsek, guitar) performing original and traditional gypsy jazz, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 4 p.m., $15-$25, (612) 374-3175, <www.bakkentrio.org>.

4: PipJazz Sunday hosted by singer Pippi Ardennia features guest artist former NFL player Esera Tuaolo, Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., Downtown St. Paul, 5-7 p.m. (doors open 4:15 p.m.), $15/adv. and $20/at the door, <www.pipjazz.com>.

5: University of Minnesota Jazz Ensembles I & II present “Wintertime Salute to the Big Bands,” Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S. 4th St., Mpls., 7:30 p.m., free.

5: Vocalist Catherine Russel (blues/jazz), *Dakota Jazz Club.

6-8: Tower of Power, *Dakota Jazz Club.

8: No Name Jazz with vocalist Maud Hixson, VA Medical Center, 1 Veterans Dr., Mpls., 7 p.m., (651) 644-4265.

9: Vocalist Charmin Michelle with the Twin Cities Jazz Imports (Mark Asche, piano: Bruce Heine, bass: Bill Paul, drums; and Kim Gast, sax) House of Pizza, 19 5th Ave. S., Sartell, MN, 7:30 p.m., (320) 258-9300, <www.houseofpizzamn.com>.

9: Christine Rosholt (vocals), Laura Caviani (piano), Graydon Peterson (bass), Mac Santiago (drums), and Dave Jensen (trumpet & flugelhorn), The Old Gem Theater, 116 S. Knowles Ave., New Richmond, WI, 8 p.m. (715) 246-3285, or 1-800-886-8035, <www.oldgemtheater.com>.

9: Saint Mary’s University Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combo I and SMU Batucada Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. John Paulson, Page Theater, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN, 7:30 p.m., (507) 457-1517, <www.pagetheatre.org>.

9 & “Jingle Bell Doc” with Doc Severinsen,

11: the Minnesota Orchestra, and featuring the Twin Cities Bronze (handbell ensemble), Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 12/9, 8 p.m. and 12/11, 2 p.m., $65-$25, <www.minnesotaorchestra.com>. For tickets: (612) 371-5656; 1-800-292-4141; < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it >.

10: The Crosby-Clooney Story with Arne Fogel and Maud Hixson and the Rick Carlson Trio, Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, 7:30 p.m., (952) 563-0575.

10-11: 12th Annual Heights Holiday Show with vocalist Maud Hixson and pianist Rick Carlson in concert followed by the film “White Christmas,” Heights Theatre, 3951 Central Ave. NE., Columbia Heights, 2 p.m. both days and 7 p.m., Sunday, $10 (763) 788-9079.

11: Butch Thompson”s Yulestride Holiday Concert, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 7 p.m (preconcert reception, 6 p.m.), free. (Limited seating—see article on page 3).

11: Century Jazz Ensemble, “Swingin’ the Season Holiday Concert,” Century Theater, Century College, 3300 Century Ave., White Bear Lake, 2 p.m., free.

11: Gospel vocalist Robert Robinson, *Dakota Jazz Club.

11: Just Friends Big Band “Big Band Christmas, Edinborough Indoor Park, 7700 York Ave., Edina, 7 p.m., free.

12: NY vocalist Teri Roiger with Laura Caviani, John Menegon, and Jay Epstein—”Holiday In the Heartland,” *Dakota Jazz Club.

12: Russ Peterson’s Big Band Celebrates Christmas with vocalists Patty Peterson and Bob Glenn, Old Log Theater, 5185 Meade St., Excelsior, 7:30 p.m., $23, (952) 474-5951, <www.oldlog.com>.

12: (A cappella ensemble) Tonic Sol-Fa Christmas, Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., $20-$45, (612) 371-5656, 1-800-292-4141, < This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it >.

13: Boxcar feat. Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson, *Dakota Jazz Club.

14: Jazz/R&B vocalist José James, *Dakota Jazz Club.

15: TCJS “Young Artists” series presents Emerson Hunton Trio, 7-8:15 p.m., *Artists’ Quarter. (See page 1.)

15: Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band “Swings Sinatra,” Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville, 8 p.m.

17: The Four Freshmen Holiday Show, Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 8 p.m., $26 (ask for TCJS discount). (FFI, see page 1.)

17: We Are Many, Studio Z, 275 E. 4th St., St. Paul, open rehearsal/clinic, 1 p.m. and concert, 7 p.m., $10, <www.studiozstpaul.com>. (See article above.)

17: Charmin & Shapira Duo, Midtown Global Market, Chicago Ave. & Lake St., Mpls., 12:30-2:30 p.m., <www.midtownglobalmarket.org>.

18: The Peterson Family Holiday Classics, *Dakota Jazz Club.

19: Shaun Johnson/Big Band Experience, a 21st century performer / Emmy-winning crooner and 8-piece big band blend the sound of Sinatra and Buble with the spirit of the season, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, 7:30 p.m., $25/adv. and $30/at the door, <www.burnsvillepac.com>, (952) 895-4680. Fund-raiser for Wishes & More.

19-20: “Holiday with Strings,” featuring Cliff Brunzell’s Golden Strings with vocalists (12/19) Maud Hixson and (12/20), Charmin Michelle, Jax Café, 1928 University Ave. NE, Mpls., 8:30 p.m., $75 (cocktails and dinner, 6 p.m.). Call (612) 789-7297 for reservations, <www.jaxcafe.com>.

20: Girl Singers of the Hit Parade Christmas Show, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, 7 p.m., $19, <www.burnsvillepac.com>, (952) 895-4680.

20: No Name Jazz with vocalist Charmin Michelle, VA Adult Day Care, 6601 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 1 p.m., (651) 644-4265.

21: University of Minnesota Jazz Combos, Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall, Ferguson Hall, Mpls., 7:30 p.m.

23, 25-26:  The Bad Plus, * Dakota Jazz Club.

30: “Big Band Christmas” featuring the KC Gospel Orchestra and Jazz on the Prairie, presented by “Jazz@St. Barney’s” concert series, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 15600 Old Rockford Rd., Plymouth, $10: $7, TCJS members; and $5, students. Admission at the door.

New Year’s Eve Concerts/Shows

31: Tim Patrick & his Blue Eyes Band, (dinner/dance), Shakopee Ballroom, 2400 4th Ave. E., Shakopee, 6:30 p.m., (952) 445-0412.

31: New Year’s Eve Jazz Worship with the sounds of RLC Jazz as the musical backdrop for this service, Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 W. Roselawn Ave., Roseville, 7 p.m.

31: Singer/pianist JoAnn Funk, *St. Paul Hotel.

31: 31, Davina and the Vagabonds, *Dakota Jazz Club.

31: Colleen Raye and Company, All That Jazz, featuring Debbie O’Keefe, Trey Grimm, and Reed Grimm, and with the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra, Phipps Center for the Arts, 100 Locust St., Hudson, WI, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., $27; and $21/students, (715) 386-8409.

31: Carole Martin Quartet, *Artists’ Quarter.

31: “What’s New? A Cabaret Dinner Show,” with Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson, Honey, 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 6:30-8:30 p.m., (612) 746-0306.

31: John Paulson with Swing Inc., Signatures Restaurant, 22852 Cty. Rd. 17, Winona, MN (507) 454-3767.

Jazz Festivals

Feb. 25: University of Minnesota Jazz Festival, featuring U of M Jazz Ensembles and the Hornheads, 7:30 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S. 4th St., Mpls. Free.

Mar. 29-Apr. 1: 45th annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival, <www.eauclairejazz.com>.

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