A listing of Twin Cities jazz concerts for January 2009 follows:
- 2: Framework: Chris Olson, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein on Almanac, 7 p.m., TPT Channel 2 public TV. 5.
- 2: Fat Kid Wednesdays, 9 p.m., The Artists' Quarter (651) 292-1359.
- 5-6: Barbara Morrison, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 7: "Sanford Moore & His First Loves," featuring Sanford Moore, Tonia Hughes, Greta Oglesby, and Yolande Bruce, Capri Theater, 2027 W. Broadway, N. Mpls., 7 p.m., tickets available through Uptown Tix, (651) 209-6799 or <www.thecapritheater.org>.
- 7: Jazz Arts Group (JAG) presents History of Jazz Concerts (educational event), Fargo South High School Auditorium, 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. FFI visit <www.jazzartsfm.com>, or call (218) 359-4529.
- 9: Charmin Michelle and Joel Shapira, Midtown Global Market, Chicago Ave. & Lake St., Mpls., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- 9: Charmin Michelle Trio (Rick Carlson, piano; Steve Pikal, bass; & Nathan Norman, drums), Higher Grounds coffee house, in the "Fireside Room," Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth, 12235 Old Rockford Rd., Plymouth,8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), $10. FFI, contact Joy Miller, (763) 559-2775, <www.higher-grounds.org>.
- 19-10: Eric Kamau Gravatt & Source Code , The Artists' Quarter (651) 292-1359. (9 pm, $12)
- 10: Robert Robinson Gospel Concert, Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, 7:30 p.m., $20/$18 seniors/students, (952) 563-8587.
- 10: "Battle of Jazz Bands," Barbary Coast Dixieland Band versus Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band, Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 7:30 p.m. FFI and tickets, call (952) 979-1111 or visit <www.hopkinsartscenter.com>.
- 10: Café Accordion Orchestra with Diane Jarvie and Bob E, *Cedar Cultural Center.
- 11: TCJS "Jazz from J to Z" concert series presents the Jack Brass Band, Times Bar & Café, 201 E. Hennepin, Mpls., 3 p.m., $10; $7, seniors/TCJS members. (See article in TCJS Jazz Notes.)
- 12: Dave Mitchell Jazz Quartet with special guest Irv Williams in a fund-raiser concert benefitting the Murray Junior High School music department's trip to New York, 7-8:30 p.m., $20. For reservations, send a check to: Murray JHS Valentine's Concert, 2200 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. Reception with musicians follows the performance.
- 13: Lee Engele Quartet, Edinborough Park, 7700 Ave. S., Edina, 7 p.m., free.
- 16: South Minneapolis High School Singer Showcase featuring Jazz Ensemble I with Pop Singers, South High School Auditorium, 3131 19th Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m., $5; $3/students, (612) 688-4300.
- 16-17: The Phil Hey Quartet, The Artists' Quarter (651) 292-1359.
- 17: Roseville Winter Jazz Blast (see Jazz Festivals, and article in TCJS Jazz Notes).
- 17: Paula Lammers with Phil Aaron, Steve Pikal and Nathan Norman, "
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's" series, St. Barnabas Center for the Arts, 15600 Old Rockford Rd., Plymouth, 7 p.m., $10, $7, TCJS members, (763) 553-3083.
- 18: Stan Bann Big Band Expanded Coverage (4 French horns), Edinborough Park, 7700 Ave. S., Edina, 7 p.m., free.
- 22: Greg Herriges CD Release, *Cedar Cultural Center.
- 22-25: Southside Aces play during The Best of Midwest Burlesk Festival 2009, Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. N.E. Mpls., (date/time TBA), $25, (612) 623-7660. <www.ritztheaterfoundation.org>.
- 23: Arne Fogel sings at the Heimie's Haberdashery "Inaugural Cabaret & Stage Show," Heimie's Haberdashery, Hamm Bldg., 400 St. Peter, St. Paul, 6:30 p.m., <heimies.com>; (651) 224-2354.
- 23-24: Pete Whitman X-tet, The Artists' Quarter (651) 292-1359.
- 24: Nick Colionne, Grand Opening Event for Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, 8 p.m., $52-$42, (952) 895-4678, or Tickemaster.com.
- 24: Dan Newton (Daddy Squeeze), Global Hotdish Variety Show, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, 2-3:30 p.m., $12; and $5, children ages 6-17. Reservations required. FFI, visit <www.shop.mnhs.org>.
- 24: Jazz Arts Group (JAG) presents saxophonist Gordon Goodwin and trumpeter Wayne Bergeron, as a part of its 2008-09 concert series, Fargo
- Theatre, 8 p.m. FFI and tickets visit <www. jazzartsfm.com>, or call (218) 359-4529.
- 24-25: Century Jazz Festival (see Jazz Festivals below, and article in TCJS Jazz Notes).
- 25: Joan Griffith, guitar and mandolin, and jazz pianist Laura Caviani, as part of the Minnesota Guitar Society Local Artist Series, Woodbury Central Park Indoor Amphitheatre, 2 p.m., free.
- 25-26: John Pizzarelli, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 30: Harmonious Wail and TC Hot Club, *Cedar Cultural Center.
- 30-31: Jazz Guitar Hero Weekend featuring Dean Magraw, Billy Franze, Sam Miltich, Dean Granros, Chris Olson, and Cory Wong. The Artists' Quarter (651) 292-1359.
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