A list of Twin Cities jazz concerts in July, 2009 follows:
- 1: Tribute to the Big Bands with the Shell Lake Arts Center Jazz Faculty Band, Art Center Performance Hall, Shell Lake Arts Center, 802 1st St.,
- Shell Lake, WI, 7 p.m. (a scholarship benefit concert), (715) 468-2414, <www.shelllakeartscenter.org>.
- 1: New Orleans legend Dr. John and the Lower 911, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 1: Sample Night Live‹includes: Christine Rosholt Quartet, The Penguins (Wonder Kids/Jazz Ensemble) & more, History Theater, 30 E. 10th St., St.
- Paul, 6:15 p.m., $20; $10/students/seniors; $5/children, (612) 201-4000. Use Discount Code "MEMBERS" and get $5 off admission online, <samplenightlive.com>.
- 2: Tenor sax legend Charles Lloyd and his New Quartet, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 2-5: 2009 Taste of Minnesota features music on two stages, some jazz: 7/4, Vic Tedesco 12 p.m., and Honeydogs, 4 p.m., Harriet Island, St. Paul,
- <www.tasteofmn.com>.
- 3-5: Phil Mattson Reunion Vocal Concerts featuring a variety of jazz vocal soloists, and ensembles, Champlin Park High School, 6025 109th Ave.
- N., Champlin. (FFI, see Jazz Notes page 3.)
- 4: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Interlachen Country Club, Edina, 6-9 p.m. FFI, (952) 888-5613, <www.barbary-coast.com>.
- 4: Pig's Eye Jass Band, 10:30 a.m. at intersection of Como and Luther Place, followed by a parade (including the band) to Langford Park, Como Ave. & Knapp St., St. Paul, for concert, 12:30-2 p.m., free!
- 5: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Mpls. FFI, call Dick Petersen, (952) 888-5613, <www.barbary-coast.com>.
- 5-6: Rosanne Cash, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 8: Pig's Eye Jazz Band, New Richmond Heritage Center (about 10 miles east of Stilwater on Hwy 64), New Richmond, WI, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring blanket/lawn chairs.
- 8-9: Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 9: Reuben Ristrom Band, "Jazz in July" series, St. Barnabas Center for the Arts, 15600 Old Rockford Rd., Plymouth, 7 p.m., $5. (See article on
- Jazz Notes page 5.)
- 9: Arne Fogel, Heights Theater, 3951 Central Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, 7:30 p.m.‹before classic Astaire Rogers film, (763) 788-9079.
- 9: Bill Carrothers and his international trio, *Artists Quarter.
- 10-11: Estaire Godinez (Latin grooves/vocal), *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 10 & 24: The Twin Cities Jazz Imports with Charmin Michelle, White Horse Tavern, 809 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN, 7-10 p.m.
- 11: Lake Winona Jazz Festival features the Barbary Coast from the Twin Cities, the Mississippi Mudcats, and the Winona's Gate City Jazz Band,
- Winona, MN, (507) 452-2277, free.
- 11: Café Accordion Orchestra, Bastille Day Celebration, 620 N. First St., Mpls., 5-7 p.m., (612) 332-0436.
- 11-12: Hopkins Art Festival includes: 7/11, Hopkins Westwind Big Band, 3-4:30 p.m. & 4:15-5 p.m.; and 7/12, Mouldy Figs, 1-2:30 p.m., Mainstreet, between 12th & 13th Ave., Hopkins.
- 12: Steve Smith's Vital Information, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 12: Jazz pianist/composer Mary Louise Knutson as part of a 12-piece ensemble performs for celebrity gala/fund-raiser, "So the World May Hear,"
- River Centre, St. Paul, $1500, 1-800-769-2799.
- 12: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, MN, 9 & 10:30 a.m. services, (651) 464-3323.
- 13: Lura, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 13: Broadcast duo Charlie Boone and Roger Erickson celebrate 50 years. Music by Reuben Ristrom and his group. Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, 7:30 p.m., $22, (952) 474-5351, <oldlog.com>.
- 13: Milo Fine ensemble, Improvised Music at Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave. N., Mpls., 7 p.m., $5/door. (612) 587-0230.
- 14: Ellen Lease/Pat Moriarty Quintet, Studio Z, Northwestern Building, 275 E. 4th St., St. Paul, 8 p.m., (651) 755-1600.
- 14-15: Julian Lage Group (modern jazz guitar), *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 16: Scott Mounger Quintet, "Jazz in July" series, St. Barnabas Center for the Arts, 15600 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, 7 p.m. (See Jazz Notes page5.)
- 16: Community Picnic & Jazz Festival with Vicky Mountain, "The Girls" (Judi Donaghy, Erin Schwab, Lori Dokken & Patty Peterson), the Grace Big Band, and Mary Ann Sullivan as emcee, Bethel Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave., Mpls., 6 p.m.
- 17: Arne Fogel, Heimies Cabaret & Stage Show, 6:45 p.m., Heimies Haberdashery, downtown St. Paul.
- 17-18: Pianist Nachito Herrera, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 18: "An Evening with Rita Coolidge, "Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, $34 + $2 facility fee (HCA members, $29), (952) 979-1111. (See Medley on Jazz Notes page 3.)
- 18: Charmin & Shapira, Midtown Global Market, Chicago Ave. & Lake St., Mpls., 12-2 p.m.
- 17 & (7/17) Keb Mo (blues), $39; and
- 18: (7/18) Instrumentalist/composer Dave Koz and jazz multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson, $46, MN Zoo, Apple Valley, 7:30 p.m., Ticketmaster, (651) 989-5151, <www.ticketmaster.com>, or Electric Fetus, Mpls. $5 parking fee.
- 19: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 400 West 9th St., Hastings, MN (651) 437-9052.
- 19 & 26: Jazz service, Minnetonka United Methodist Church, 17611 Lake St. Ext., Mtka., 9 a.m., (952) 474-4114.
- 20: MN Jazz All Stars, conducted by Cliff Brunzell, Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, 7:30 p.m., $22, (952) 474-5351, <oldlog.com>. (See Medley on Jazz Notes page 3.)
- 21: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, 730 p.m. FFI, call Dick Petersen, (952) 888-5613, <www.barbary-coast.com>.
- 23: The Art of Passion featuring the Irvin Mayfield Quintet with the Minnesota Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., 7:30 p.m.,
- $45/$65, (612) 371-5656.
- 23: Somewhat Dixieland Band with guest vocalist Lee Engele, "Jazz in July" series, St. Barnabas Center for the Arts, 15600 Old Rockford Rd., Plymouth, 7 p.m., $5. (See article this Jazz Notes p..)
- 25: Nick Haas Trio and Zacc Harris Quartet, Gallery 13, 811 LaSalle Ave. Mpls., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $10.
- 26: Zacc Harris CD release party, *Artists' Quarter.
- 27: Jazz pianist Butch Thompson, Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, 7:30 p.m., $22, (952) 474-5351, <oldlog.com>.
- 27-28: Average White Band, *Dakota Jazz Club.
- 30: Charanga Tropical, Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 6-8 p.m., $5 museum admission includes concert. FFI, (612) 341-7555.
- 30: Pig's Eye Jass Band, "Jazz in July" series, St. Barnabas Center for the Arts, 15600 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, 7 p.m., $5.
- 30-8/1: Chris Morrissey Quartet, *Artists' Quarter.
JAZZ FESTIVALS
- July 3-5: Toyota-Scion Iowa City Jazz Festival with music on four stages featuring: 7/3, David Sanchez Quartet; 7/4, Trombone Shorty and Lionel Loueke; 7/5, Dave Holland Quintet, Chris Potter's Underground, and Bill Frisell Quartet, and more. FFI, e-mail, <
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- July 23-26: Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Davenport, IA. FFI, <www.bixsociety.org>, or call (563) 324-7170.
- Aug. 1: 10th annual Freedom Jazz Festival 2009, Minnehaha Falls Park, 4801 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls., 17 p.m. (See article on Jazz Notes page 1.)
- Aug. 9: Bloomington Jazz Festival. Bloomington Jazz Festival, Normandale Lake Bandshell, 84th St. and Chalet Rd., Bloomington, MN, 2:30-7:30 p.m., featuring Vic Volare and the Volare Lounge Orchestra, Christine Rosholt Quintet, and George Maurer Jazz Group, free. (952) 563-8878.
- Aug. 14-16: Great River Jazz Fest, La Crosse Center, WI, with 13 bands! FFI, <www.lacrossejazz.com>; Jazz Fest 2009, PO Box 3081, La Crosse, WI 54602-3081; (608) 791-1190, <
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