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The JazzMN Orchestra, the Twin Cities' premier professional jazz orchestra, performs a broad range of jazz repertoire spanning classic and contemporary styles, showcasing outstanding jazz musicians from throughout the region and featuring world-class guest artists. Now in its 16th season, the JazzMN Orchestra has featured international jazz artists such as Bob Mintzer, Nicholas Payton, Rob McConnell, Gordon Goodwin, Paquito D'Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Phil Woods, James Moody, and Dave Weckl.

Education: JazzMN's educational outreach program allows local school students the opportunity to learn from - and then play alongside - JazzMN musicians in concert.

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The JazzMn Big Band: When You're Smiling

Read "When You're Smiling" reviewed by Jack Bowers


The band’s name is no misprint; “JazzMn” is shorthand for Jazz Minnesota, which in turn is another name for swinging, contemporary big–band Jazz with a midwestern accent. JazzMn is actually a non–profit alliance formed in 1998 to “promote, preserve and perpetuate America’s indigenous art music, Jazz” — something the JazzMn Big Band sets about doing with remarkable proficiency and poise on its impressive debut album. Even more remarkable is the fact that When You’re Smiling was recorded in concert, leaving ...

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JazzMN Orchestra At The Dakota

JazzMN Orchestra At The Dakota

Source: Connie Shaver LLC

A rare club performance comes to the Dakota to benefit JazzMN’s educational outreach program. JazzMN patrons have long desired to hear the band outside the concert hall. The Dakota’s intimate setting, the searing band let loose, and Connie Evingson’s fabulous vocal stylings will sate that desire. This atmosphere offers more room for soloists such as Dave Karr, Pete Whitman, Kathy Jensen, Dave Jensen and Dave Graf to play while Joe Pulice drives the band. As an added bonus, the first ...

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JazzMN Orchestra Presents A Tribute To New Orleans

JazzMN Orchestra Presents A Tribute To New Orleans

Source: Connie Shaver LLC

It’s time to party – Mardi Gras style! The JazzMN Orchestra will take a trip down the mighty Mississippi to “The Big Easy,” bringing the distinctive sound of New Orleans jazz to Minnesota as they pay tribute to this unique American art form on Saturday, November 17. Long recognized as the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is home to a plethora of jazz styles. The JazzMN Orchestra will showcase everything from blues to traditional jazz, tracing the many classics and ...

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