Composer, keyboard player and singer… Carl Franzen transforms his stories into haunting and lyrical melodies. In this performance, Carl weaves the voices of cello and guitar throughout his original compositions.
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Erin Livingston sings an enjoyable mix of jazz standards with the Jon de Vaal Trio.
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Reuben Ristrom is a long-time favorite Minnesota musician, who for decades has been treating audiences of all sizes with his guitar and banjo-playing. In this program he performs with his sons Dan Ristrom on vocals and Andrew Ristrom playing drums. Tom Lewis joins the group with his string bass.
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Steve Clarke’s fine sax-playing is front-and-center in The Working Stiffs: an upbeat 5-piece combo and singer playing swing-era tunes and originals. This lively, fun music will definitely put a “swing” in your step!
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Long time Minneapolis-St. Paul composer, guitarist and performer John Penny uncovers “new pathways to human expression” in this duo with bass guitarist Charlie Riddle.
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Award-winning vocalist Maurice Jacox and his trio treat us to infectious rhythms and smooth sweetness, performing a mix of jazz, soul, R&B, and standards.
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Pippi is a natural entertainer. Sultry at times. Always powerful and exciting, but what sweeps you away is the electric raw emotion that emanates from her to you.
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Maryann Sullivan and Rhonda Laurie are Retro Swing Sister, singing vintage style swinging standards from the 20’s to early dance rock of the 50’s.
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