Following is a list of Twin Cities Jazz Concerts for May, 2009:
- 1: Five by Design’s Radio Days backed by the Robert Baca Jazz Orchestra, O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, College of St. Catherine, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 8 p.m., $25, (651) 690-6700 or visit <www.ticketmaster.com>.
- 1: St. Olaf Jazz Ensemble I with trombonist Dean Sorenson Spring Concert, Pause at Buntrock Center, St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN, 8:15 p.m., free, 507-786-3180. (See page 5.)
- 1: Charmin & Shapira, Midtown Global Market, Chicago Ave. & Lake St., Mpls., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- 1: Kneebody, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 1-2: Siamese Fighting Fish, *Artists’ Quarter.
- 2: Jazz performances at the free Living Green Expo includes The New Primitives, 3-4 p.m.; and East Side (Reynold Philipsek, Matt Senjem, and Michael Bissonnette), 4:30-5:30 p.m., second floor stage of the State Fair Grandstand building, Minnesota State Fairgrounds. <www.Living Green.org>.
- 2: Rockin’ Pinecones, Lake Country School gala, 3755 Pleasant Ave., Mpls., 9 p.m., (612) 827-3707, <www.lakecountryschool.org>.
- 2: House Concert with Gypsy Mania, Ron & Becky’s, 629 Hillwood Ct., St. Paul. FFI, contact (651) 714-8384; e-mail, <
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- 3: St. Olaf Jazz II & III with Dean Sor-enson, The Pause, Buntrock Commons, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN, 4-6:30 p.m., free, 507-786-3180. (See page 5.)
- 3: Brad Mehidau Trio, *Dakota Jazz Club. (See page 10.)
- 4: University of Minnesota Jazz Ensembles I & II, Battle of the Big Bands, Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 4th St. S., Mpls., 7:30 p.m., free. (See article on page 3.)
- 5-6: Blues guitarist/singer Eric Bibb, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 6: University of Minnesota-Duluth Jazz Ensembles, directed by Ryan Frane and Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Tom Pfotenhauer, Weber Music Hall, Marshall Performing Arts Center, 10 University Dr., Duluth,MN, (218) 726-8561, 7:30 p.m., $8-$3.
- 7: Big Time Jazz Orchestra joint concert with University of Wisconsin- Superior jazz groups fund-raiser for the UWS/BTJO Jazz Scholarship Fund, Manion Theater on the campus of UW-Superior, 7:30 p.m., $8 and $5.
- 8: B-Side productions presents Karsh Kale and Timeline, featuring Vishal Vaid, Marc Copely, Jamshied Sharifi, Gbatokai Dakinah & Adam Matta, *Cedar Cultural Center.
- 8: Student Jazz Piano Recital featuring world premieres by both Laura Caviani and Carleton student David Kornfeld, Carleton College Concert Hall, Northfield, MN, 8-9:30 p.m., free admission, reception to follow.
- 8: Charmin Michelle with the Twin Cities Jazz Imports, White Horse Tavern, 809 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN, 7-11 p.m., (320) 257-7775.
- 8: Vocal Jazz Concert, directed by Tina Thielen-Gaffey, featuring Lake Effect & Chill Factor Vocal Jazz Ensembles, Weber Music Hall, U of M-Duluth, Marshall Performing Arts Center, 10 University Dr., Duluth, MN, 7:30 p.m., (218) 726-8561, 7:30 p.m., $8-$3.
- 8-9: Jimmy Theros and David Wesley’s Banjo show & Concert Reunion featuring the original Doc Wesley Barbary Coast Banjo Band, Historic Minnesota Boat Club (the old Jimmy’s on the Levee), 1 S. Wabasha St., Raspberry Island, St. Paul, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 (Benefit for Children’s Cancer Research Fund). FFI and tickets, call (952) 893-9355, (952) 224-8497, or visit <www.childrenscancer.org>. (See article on page 1.)
- 9: Northrop Jazz Season presents Jason Moran, Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin, Mpls., 7 & 9:30 p.m., $35, (612) 375-7600; <walkerart.org/tickets>. (See article on page 1.)
- 9: Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 7:30 p.m., $24; $20, seniors/TCJS and HCA members; and $12, students, (952) 979-1111; <www.hopkinsmn.com>.
- 9: Black Dog Block Party, featuring Tarace Boulba (funky brass band from France), The Brass Messengers, and much, much more! Dan Newton (Daddy Squeeze), 3-4 p.m., *Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar.
- 9: Carole Martin, The Artists' Quarter (651) 292-1359
- 10: Tony Bennett (Jim Hughart, bassist from N.E. Minneapolis performs with Bennett’s band!) Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, 7 p.m., $65/$76, Ticketmaster, (651) 989-5151 or through the Mystic Box Office, (952) 496-6563.
- 10: “The Girl Singers of the Hit Parade” Saluting Great Female Vocalists of the ‘50s, features the music of Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Connie Francis, Doris Day and Peggy Lee. Performed by Colleen Raye, Jennifer Grimm, Sophie Grimm and Debbie O’Keefe, Musical Director Norton Lawellin, The Lowry Theater, 16 W. 5th St., St. Paul, 11:30 a.m. brunch and show, $49, (651) 290-2290; <www.girlsingersllc.com>.
- 11: Milo Fine, Charles Gillett, and Stefan Kac, Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave. N., Mpls., 7 p.m., $5, (612) 587-0230, <www.homewood studios.com>.
- 11: Vocalist/guitarist Katie Melua, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 12: Beasley’s Big Band with vocalist Christine Rosholt, Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, 7 p.m., (952) 832-6790, free.
- 12-13: Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 14: St. Thomas Jazz Ensemble, *Artists’ Quarter.
- 14: James Buckley CD Release, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 15-16: Tribute to Betty Carter with Lucia Newell Quartet, *Artists’ Quarter. (651) 292-1359
- 16: Stan Bann Big Band “Expanded Coverage” “
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’s,” St. Barnabas Center for the Arts, 15600 Old Rockford Rd., Plymouth, 7 p.m., $10; $7, TCJS members; and $5, students, (763) 553-3083.
- 16: The Jason Price Trio with special guest Chris White from Chicago on piano (Jason Price drums, Matt Peterson, bass), Mainstreet After hours Wine Bar, Lakeville, 7-10 p.m.
- 16: Beasley’s Big Band with Christine Rosholt, Basilica of Saint Mary Masqueray Ball, The Milwaukee Road Depot, 225 Third Ave. S., Mpls., 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. (9:30 p.m. dance). <mybasilica.mary.org/NetCommu nity/Page.aspx?pid=472>.
- 17: “Swing Into Spring,” Century Jazz Ensemble, a TCJS “Jazz from J to Z” series concert, Century College, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake, 3 p.m., free. FFI, call (651) 747-4033; or e-mail, <
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- 17: Just Friends Big Band, Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 Ave. York Ave. S., Edina, 7-9 p.m., (952) 832-6783.
- 17: Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra, Medina Ballroom, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, 2-5 p.m. (free dance lesson, 1 p.m.), $10, (763) 478-6661.
- 18: Lee Engele Quartet, Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul, 7 p.m., free.
- 18: John Pauslon Quartet, Harmony for Mayo, Mayo Medical Ctr., Rochester, MN. FFI, call (507) 454-0934.
- 19: Debbie Bigelow and Dean Kleven, Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, 7-9 p.m., (952) 832-6783, free.
- 19: South High Pop Singers & Jazz Ensemble I, South High School Auditorium, 3131 19th Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m., $5; $3, students, (612) 668-4300.
- 21: Dakota Combo in “Jazz Thursday” concert, Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 8 p.m., free. (612) 321-0100.
- 21: Maud Hixson & Rick Carlson, “Nightclub Noir” show with film to follow, Heights Theatre, 3951 Central Ave. NE, Fridley, 7:30 p.m., (763) 788-9079, <www.heightstheatre.com>.
- 22: Janiva Magness and Cool Dispositions, *Cedar Cultural Center.
- 22-24: David Hazeltine, *Artists’ Quarter.
- 23: “A Night in the Tropics” with the Minnesota Orchestra, featuring trumpeter Charles Lazarus, Orchestra Hall, Mpls., 8 p.m., $22-$48, (612) 371-5656 or (800) 292-4141, <www.minnesotaorchestra.org>. Music Director Osmo Vänskä leads the Orchestra in jazz-and pops-flavored works including Duke Ellington’s Afro-Cuban classic “Caravan,” original compositions by Lazarus and a tribute to Brazilian music legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, among others.
- 23: Happy Apple, *Cedar Cultural Center.
- 24: Rondi Charleston, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 26: Roseville Big Band, Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul, 7 p.m., free.
- 28: Richie Havens, *Cedar Cultural Center.
- 29: South High Jazz Ensemble II & Symphonic Band, South High School Auditorium, 3131 19th Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m., $5; $3, students, (612) 668-4300.
- 29: Spring Fest Flower Sale, Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band, Immanual Lutheran Church Parking Lot, Snelling and Goodrich Ave., (across from Macalester College), St. Paul, 3-5 p.m., (651) 699-5560.
- 29-30 Ari Hoenig and Gilad Hekselman, *Artists’ Quarter.
- 29-30 Estaire Godinez, *Dakota JazzClub
- 30: Roseville Big Band Spring Big Band Hangar Dance sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force, Hangar #3, Fleming Field, S. St. Paul, 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free swing dance lessons by TC Swing, 7-7:45 p.m. Special guest appearance by the Rosetones vocal quartet and dance exhibitions by the Swing Cats. $10 donation per person. FFI, call (651) 455-6942
- 31: Paula Lammers and Cloud Nine, Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul, 7-8 p.m.
JAZZ FESTIVALS
- May 3: Spirit Valley Jazz Festival, Duluth, MN—Big Time Jazz Orchestra at the Mr. D’s Bar & Grill (218-628-3793), 5622 W. Grand Ave., Duluth, $12 all day.
- May 22-24: Grand Marais 7th annual Jazz Festival, Cook County, MN. See article and ad in this issue of “Jazz Notes.” Call for tickets: 1-888-922-5000; <www.grandmaraisjazzfest.com>.
- June 18-20: Twin Cities Jazz Festival in St. Paul, with a “Jazz Night Out” club crawl, 6/18; and free concerts in Mears Park, St. Paul, 6/19 & 20. Stay tuned to “Jazz Notes” for an update next month!
- July 17-Aug. 1: Sommerfest 2009, Minnesota Orchestra presents: “The Art of Passion,” a major jazz-classical work by Artistic Director of Jazz, Irvin Mayfield (July 23); Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”; and more. Pre- and post Sommerfest concerts include the Ramsey Lewis Trio (Aug. 13); plus free live outdoor music on Peavey Plaza before all Sommerfest performances and after all Fri./Sat. evening concerts. FFI/tickets, <minnesotaorchestra.org>; or in person at the Orchestra Hall Box Office, 11th and Marquette, Mpls.; or call (612) 371-5656; (800) 292-4141.
- July 23-26: Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Davenport, IA. FFI, <www.bixsociety.org>, or call (563) 324-7170.
- Aug. 14-16: Great River Jazz Fest, La Crosse, WI. FFI, write to: Jazz Fest 2009, PO Box 3081, La Crosse, WI 54602-3081; (608) 791-1190, <
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