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May

1-2: Greg Tardy, Artists' Quarter.

1: University of Minnesota-Duluth Jazz Ensemble I with vocalist Steve Vecchi feature the music of the great Italian-American crooners (Sinatra, Bennett, Martin & Darin), Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Auditorium, Duluth, MN, $10, (218) 726-7331.

2: Century Jazz Ensemble, Big Band Scene Live! at the Artists' Quarter.

2: University of Minnesota Gospel Choir, Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 4th St., S., Mpls., 7:30 p.m., free.

3: University of Minnesota Jazz Ensembles I‹Spring Concert, Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 4th St. S., Mpls., 7:30 p.m., free.

3-4: Tierney Sutton, Dakota Jazz Club.

4: Spring Jazz Concert, Northwestern College Jazz Band and the Chamber Singers, Maranatha Hall, Northwestern College Campus, 3003 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville, 7:30 p.m., free.

5: Jazz artist Larry McDonough, St. Paul Central High School Concert, 275 N. Lexington, St. Paul, 7 p.m. FFI, call McDonough, (651) 690-2277; or e-mail (mcdon056@umn.edu).

5: Harry Connick, Jr. (pictured above), Only You tour, Northrop Auditorium, U of M, Mpls., $35-$73, (612) 624-2345.

5-6: Toshiko Akiyoshi, Blue Star Room/Rossi's Steakhouse.

6: Hamline Jazz Ensemble Spring Jazz Concert, Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University, 1356 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, 8 p.m., free.

6: Big Time Jazz Orchestra and the UW-Superior Jazz Ensemble annual jazz scholarship benefit concert, Manion Theater, Holden Fine Arts Bldg., UWS campus, 7:30 p.m. FFI, contact: Randy Lee, (rlee@cpinternet. com)

7: Big Time Jazz Orchestra and the Esko High School jazz ensembles, Esko High School Cafeteria, Superior, MN, 7 p.m. FFI, contact: Randy Lee, (rlee@ cpinternet.com).

7: Bethel Jazz Orchestra and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Bethel College, Benson Great Hall, Arden Hills, 8 p.m., $12 adults & $5, students, (651) 635-8695.

8: The World is Too Beautiful This Year, a performance of original music from a selection from Edna St. Vincent Millay, College of St. Catherine, O'Shaugh-nessy Auditorium, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 8 p.m., $24, (651) 690-6700, or www.Ticketmaster.com).

8: Charlie Balough performs a variety of music on the Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ, Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI, 8 p.m., $18, $16/students, (715) 386-8409.

9: Mother's Day Brunch with vocalist Christine Rosholt (band tba), Windows on Minnesota (50th floor of the IDS Tower) 80 S. 8th St., Mpls., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., (612) 376-7447 (reservations recommended).

9-10: Lynne Arriale, Dakota Jazz Club.

10: Milo Fine, Elliot Fine, and Davu Seru, Improvised Music at Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave. N., Mpls., (612) 587-0230, 7 p.m., $5.

11: River City Jazz Orchestra, Edinborough Amphitheater, Edina, 7 p.m., free.

11: Butch Thompson and his radio show, The Jazz Originals, in a live recorded performance, Copeland's New Orleans Restaurant, 7th & Hennepin, downtown Mpls., 7 p.m. The Jazz Originals show is broadcast weekly on Jazz88/KBEM 88.5-FM Sundays, 6 p.m. and Tuesdays (repeat), 11 p.m. Thompson also performs live at Copeland's on June 8, 7 p.m.

12-13: James Moody, Blue Star Room/Rossi's Steakhouse.

14: Denver and the Mile High Orchestra in a world premier of its new CD Good To Go, Benson Great Hall, Bethel College, Arden Hills, 7:30 p.m., (651) 638-6333.

14: The Art-A-Whirl, the largest open studio and gallery tour in Minnesota, with music by Christine Rosholt, Pooch Heine, Alden Ikeda and Reuben Ristrom, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. N.E., Mpls. 6-9

p.m., (763) 421-3500.

14-15: 5th Annual Resonator Nights Out, Cedar Cultural Center.

14-16: Guitarist Paul Bollenback w/ Australian vocalist Chris McNulty, Billy Peterson, and Kenny Horst, Artists' Quarter.

15: Terry Gibbs and Friends, "Jazz at the Center," Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 7:30 p.m., $22.50; $19.50 seniors; $12, students, (952) 979-1111.

15: Commemorative Air Force Annual Spring Hangar Dance, featuring the Roseville Big Band (20-piece) and the Rosetones Vocal Quartet, Fleming Field, S. St. Paul, 6 p.m., $7 adv./$8 at the door, or $10 adv. for guaranteed seating (dinner/music/dancing), (612) 685-4506.

16: "Swing Into Spring" at the TCJS "Jazz from J to Z" series concert featuring the Century Jazz Ensemble, Century College, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake, 3 p.m., free. FFI, call Pete Cameron, (952) 939-4051.

16: Memorial Benefit Dance for the children of Roger Ness. Roger was a very talented local jazz musician who passed away recently. He was best known for playing bass with the Bill Duna Latin Jazz Trio and the Mandragora Tango Orchestra. Featuring: A number of top local jazz performers including Debbie Duncan, Charmin Michelle, Dennis Spears and Arnie Fogel, Wolverines Swing Band, Mandragora Tango Orchestra, Carribean Salsa Orchestra . Holiday Inn Metrodome Ballroom, 1500 Washington Ave. So., Mpls .

16: Soul Cafe -- A Meeting of Jazz, Poetry and the Spirit with Leigh Kamman reading poetry, and music featuring compositions of Henry Mancini played by Brad Holden, Steve Blons and Laura Caviani, Art Gallery at Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church, Lyndale and Groveland, Mpls., 7 p.m. Suggested donation $10. (612) 871-5303.

18-20: Roy Hargrove Quintet, Dakota Jazz Club.

19: Leon Redbone, Blue Star Room/Rossi's Steakhouse.

20: Margaret Carlson: Tribute to Frank Mantooth and Elizabeth Carlson proceeds to benefit IAJE, Artists' Quarter 8 p.m.

20: Brio Brass at the North Junior High School Band Concert, North Junior High School Gymnasium, 1212 North 29th Ave., St. Cloud, MN, North Bands,

6:30-7:30 p.m. and Brio Brass, 8-9 p.m., NJHS (320) 251-2159, ext. 4251.

21: Paul Renz and Friends Hubbub CD Release Party, Dakota Jazz Club.

23: Mary Louise Knutson solo jazz piano concert, Faith United Church, Win-throp, MN, 2 p.m. FFI e-mail Rev. Eric Haugan, (eahaugan@mymail station. com).

23 & 6/6: Upper Mississippi Jazz Band (dixieland jazz), Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI, 7 p.m., $18, (715) 381-2177. Seats are limited.

23: After 5, a women's vocal jazz ensemble and Jazz on the Prairie Big Band, Como Park Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul, 7 p.m., free. FFI, call After 5, (952) 934-3627.

25: Roseville Big Band, Como Park Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul, 7 p.m., free.

24-25: Roberta Gamborini, Dakota Jazz Club.

26: Kelly Rossum Quintet Renovation CD Release Party, Cedar Cultural Center.

26-27: Tuey Connell Quartet with David Hazeltine, Dakota Jazz Club.

28-30: Saxophonist Eric Alexander, Artists' Quarter.

Jazz & Blues Festivals

April 29-May 2: The 2nd Annual Grand Marais Jazz Festival, Grand Marais, MN. Jointly presented by community radio station WTIP-FM and the North Shore Music Association at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Events include a swing dance, jazz dinner, nightlife, two nights of concerts and a Sunday jazz brunch at historic Lutsen Lodge on Lake Superior. Artists include: Rolando Matias and the Afro-Rican Ensemble, Connie Evingson, Christine Hitt, The Willie August Project, The Richard Kronick Quintet, (218) 387-1284 www.GMJazzFestival.com; .

April 23-May 2: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA, (504) 522-4788 or www.nojazzfest.com .

May 14-16: Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee, Fox Lake, WI, (Just 60 Mi. NW of Milwaukee) featuring 3 days, 7 bands, 4 sessions, 2 venues! Special guest is Wisconsin jazz cornetist Bob Schulz with Rev. Al Townsend's Bunny Berigan Jazz Band and Dave MacGregor and the Vagabond Reeds. FFI, call (877) Berigan.

May 28-31: Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Sacramento, CA, (916) 372-5277, www.sacticket. com/sacjazz.

June 4-6: 20th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Grant Park, Chicago, IL, free, (312) 744-3370 (hotline), www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals.html.

June 9-13: Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda, IA, (712) 542-2461, www.glennmiller.org).

June 21-27: Hot Summer Jazz Festival, Peavey Plaza, Mpls www.hotsummerjazz.com.

June 25-27: Cedar Basin Jazz Festival, Cedar Falls, IA, (800) 845-1955, www.cedarbasin jazz.org.

July 2-4: Iowa City Jazz Festival 2004, downtown Iowa City, IA, free. FFI, contact Steve Grismore, (319) 358-9346; www.iowacityjazz festival.com.

July 3: Doc Evans Festival, Fountain Lake Park, Albert Lea, MN, (800) 345-8414, (albert leatourism.org).

July 10: Lake Park Jazz Festival, Winona, MN (507) 452-2227.

July 22-25: Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Davenport, IA, (319) 324-7170, www.bixsociety.org).

July 24-25: Lakeside DixieFest, Clear Lake, IA, (641) 357-5993

Aug. 5-8: 19th Annual Great River Jazz Fest in La Crosse, WI. FFI, call the Hotline: (608) 791-1190; or write: Jazz Fest, P.O. Box 3081, La Crosse, WI 54602-3081; e-mail, .

Aug. 12-15: 16th Annual Bayfront Blues Festival. FFI, call the Duluth Convention and visitors Bureau, 1-800-438-5884, or . Sept. 10-11: Ziegler Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival, Riverside Park in West Bend, WI. FFI, call 1-877-271-6903.

Aug. 28-29: 16th Annual Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, Grant Park, Chicago, IL, free, (312) 744-3370 (hotline), www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals.html.

Sept. 2-5: 26th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, Grant Park, Chicago, IL, free, (312) 744-3370 (hotline), www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals.html.

Sept. 10-11: Ziegler Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival, Riverside Park in West Bend, WI. FFI, call 1-877-271-6903.

Sept. 17-19: Ragtime Festival, Lake Superior Ragtime Society, Superior, WI. (715) 394-4319, or e-mail, traintown@hotmail.com . (Festival not held in 2003.)

Jan. 5-8, 2005: International Association for Jazz Education, Long Beach, CA, (785) 776-8744. www/iaje.org).

-Compiled by Starla Barker with help from Jane Donahue, Chris Armacost, Pete Cameron, Jerry Swanberg, and Jim Torok.

Please send all concert information by the 8th of the month prior to publication to: Starla Barker, Starla Barker, c/o TCJS, P.O. Box 4487, St. Paul, MN 55104-0487; phone, 763-862-5694; fax, 763-754-1985; Email: idrawtheline@onrampinc.net.