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State of the Arts Blog

Chris Bates Red 5 say yes to jazz

Chris Bates Red 5 say yes to jazz

When jazz bassist Chris Bates brings his group to the Icehouse restaurant in Minneapolis tonight, the ensemble will make a strong statement for improvised music.
by David Cazares

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Poncho Sanchez played with greats

Poncho Sanchez played with greats

Latin bandleader Poncho Sanchez, who performs tonight at the Ordway in St. Paul, learned to play the congas by emulating great musicians. He also played with them.
by David Cazares

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Trio Bossa Nova takes Brazil to heart

Trio Bossa Nova takes Brazil to heart

When Trio Bossa Nova performs tonight at Cafe 318 in Excelsior, the ensemble will explore intimate Brazilian songs and original compositions.
by David Cazares

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Art Hounds: Ghost Light, Dracula, and a festival of horrors

Art Hounds: Ghost Light, Dracula, and a festival of horrors

This installment is not for the timid or faint hearted. The hounds have their sights on a play about a haunted vaudeville theater, the most powerful vampire who ever lay in a coffin, and a series of performances that will terrify as much as humor you.
by Chris Roberts

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A new direction for Atlantis Quartet

A new direction for Atlantis Quartet

The modern jazz group Atlantis Quartet performs tonight at the Dakota Jazz Club, exploring new music or an upcoming album.
by David Cazares

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Kurt Elling sings a building’s gems

Kurt Elling sings a building’s gems

Singer Kurt Elling performs tonight at the Dakota Jazz Club.
by David Cazares

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Electric jazz: Guitarist Todd Clouser to present three imaginative shows

Electric jazz: Guitarist Todd Clouser to present three imaginative shows

Guitarist Todd Clouser, whose work fuses modern jazz, rock and funk, performs tonight at the Red Stag in Minneapolis, followed by a show Tuesday at the Amsterdam in St. Paul and another Wednesday at Café Maude in south Minneapolis.
by David Cazares

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The Origin(s) Project explores human longing for connection

The Origin(s) Project explores human longing for connection

Sun Mee Chomet and Katie Hae Leo are finding that their experiences as Korean American adoptees are resonating with far larger an audience than they ever imagined.
by Marianne Combs

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Big hits: Dave King, Babatunde Lea

Big hits: Dave King, Babatunde Lea

Drummers Dave King, Babatunde Lea bring multi-textured rhythms to shows this weekend.
by David Cazares

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