Feeling the vibe: jazz and gospel spring from the same root
Jazz trumpeter Steve Kenny plays his horn Nov. 7, 2014, at Studio Z in St. Paul. He performs Friday (Nov. 28) at the Black Dog Cafe' in St. Paul.
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In this episode of Feeling the Vibe, MPR News editor David Cazares discusses roots and improvisational music with bassist Chris Bates.
Up for discussion this week is Friday's show featuring Bates, trumpeter Steve Kenny and drummer Davu Seru at the Black Dog Cafe.
Also on tap for Friday is a performance by the Graydon Peterson Quartet at Jazz Central in Minneapolis.
The conversation also touches on a performance Sunday at the Dakota Jazz Club by gospel singer Robert Robinson and the message that inspires.
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