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SUMMARY:Club Day Monday Cabaret with Doug Anderson\, Lori Dokken & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.\n\n\nTalent Variety Showcase\nDoug and Lori will be joined on stage for each monthly edition by several local artistic luminaries for the ninety-minute extravaganza. You can expect some fantastic music of all styles\, cutting edge comedy routines along with a cornucopia of art forms that the artists will expose the “Club Day Monday Cabaret” audience to. This is a DON’T MISS opportunity to get out on a Monday for some great entertainment and start the week off with a bang … AND you’ll get home early! \nOn stage with Doug and Lori for the next edition will be Andy Fleser\, Gregg Peterson\, Faye Lewis and Dorian Chalmers. \nLori Dokken is a well known singer chanteuse\, producer\, performer and musical director. Performing at the Guthrie\, Chanhassen Dinner Theater\, The Ordway as well as frequent appearances at Crooners.Doug Anderson has been acting\, singing\, dancing and performing comedy in Minneapolis (Guthrie\, Chanhassen\, Hey City Stages)\, Paris\, London (Crazy Coq’s\, St.Jame’s Theatre\, Pheonix Arts Club\, Pianõ) and Amsterdam for the past 40 years… also\, he was a flight attendant… for 36 years. \nloridokken.com \ndougaanderson.com
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/club-day-monday-cabaret-with-doug-anderson-lori-dokken-friends-2/
LOCATION:Dunsmore Jazz Room\, 6161 Hwy 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ahmed & the Creators – Ahmed’s 91st Birthday Performance
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.\n\n\nJazz Standards you Know and Love!\nAhmed Abdulkarim and The Creators bring an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz in celebration of Ahmed’s 91st birthday. A master of the trumpet\, Ahmed’s sound reflects the rich traditions of legends like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie\, blending soulful improvisation with timeless classics such as “Autumn Leaves” and “Blue Monk.” Joined by an exceptional ensemble featuring Omar Abdulkarim\, Kevin Washington\, Kavyesh Kaviraj\, and Dan Carpel\, the group delivers a dynamic performance full of energy\, elegance\, and musical storytelling. This special night at Crooners Supper Club honors a lifetime of artistry while inviting audiences to experience the enduring power of jazz. \nFeaturing the artistry of… \nAhmed Abdulkarim: TrumpetAhmed Abdulkarim is a veteran jazz trumpeter and respected figure in the Minneapolis jazz community\, known for a lifetime of performance and mentorship. He has helped shape generations of musicians\, including his son Omar Abdulkarim\, and continues to perform with a sound rooted in traditional jazz and deep musical experience. \nOmar Abdulkarim: TrumpetOmar Abdulkarim is an internationally recognized trumpeter who has performed at major venues such as the Blue Note\, Birdland\, and festivals across Europe and the Caribbean. A Minneapolis native\, he has built a global reputation for his expressive playing and original compositions\, collaborating with artists across genres and touring worldwide. \nKevin Washington: DrumsKevin Washington is a highly respected drummer in the Twin Cities jazz scene\, known for his versatility and dynamic rhythmic style. He has performed extensively with leading local artists and ensembles\, contributing to both live performances and collaborative recording projects throughout the region. \nKavyesh Kaviraj: PianoKavyesh Kaviraj is a celebrated pianist and composer recognized for blending jazz with diverse global influences\, including Indian musical traditions. As a bandleader and collaborator\, he has released original music such as his acclaimed project Fables and continues to develop innovative work alongside artists like Omar Abdulkarim. \nDan Carpel: BassDan Carpel is an accomplished bassist active in the Minneapolis jazz community\, performing regularly with top regional musicians in both small ensembles and larger groups. Known for his strong musical foundation and supportive style\, he contributes to a wide range of live performances and collaborative jazz projects.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/ahmed-the-creators-ahmeds-91st-birthday-performance/
LOCATION:Dunsmore Jazz Room\, 6161 Hwy 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with the Mary Louise Knutson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.\n\n\nExpressive\, Groovy\, Mainstream to Modern\nAn Evening of Expressive\, Groovy Jazz Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer\, Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm\, inviting tone\, broad range of emotional expression\, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene. If you like your jazz accessible yet interesting\, playful\, expressive\, and irresistibly groovy\, the Mary Louise Knutson Trio delivers in every way! \nMary Louise Knutson: Piano \nDan Carpel: Bass \nGreg Schutte: Drums \nMinneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer\, Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm\, inviting tone\, broad range of emotional expression\, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene. \nMary Louise’s latest trio CD\, In the Bubble\, charted in Jazz Week’s Top 10 and remained in the Top 50 for 19 weeks straight. Knutson tours regularly with her group\, the Mary Louise Knutson Trio\, whose music has been described by Jazz Times Magazine as “state-of-the-art piano trio finery.” And from 2010-2018\, Knutson toured with trumpeter Doc Severinsen\, former bandleader for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. \nKnutson has also performed with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie\, Bobby McFerrin\, Dianne Reeves\, Kevin Mahogany\, Randy Brecker\, Bobby Shew\, Nicholas Payton\, Terell Stafford\, Terence Blanchard\, Richie Cole\, Ernie Watts\, Peter Erskine\, Billy Hart\, Ed Shaughnessy\, Richard Davis\, Kurt Elling and many more. \n“This is timeless\, classic piano trio music\, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap.” – Pamela Espeland\, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune \nwww.marylouiseknutson.com
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/an-evening-with-the-mary-louise-knutson-trio/
LOCATION:Dunsmore Jazz Room\, 6161 Hwy 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
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SUMMARY:YEARBOOK: Class of ’69 • Great Songs from 1965-1969
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.\n\n\nA Feel-Good Evening of Musical Nostalgia and Fun!\nDo you remember Woodstock? Neither do we! But we all know and love the great music that got us there. The mid to late sixties produced a mind-blowing variety of fantastic songs. Including hits by The Rascals\, Joe Cocker\, Herb Alpert\, Petula Clark\, Simon and Garfunkel\, The Doors\, Harry Nilsson\, The Turtles\, Sergio Mendez\, and more. There were some great Movie and TV songs too! Yearbook Class of ’69: Great Songs from 1965-1969 is an absolute musical treat! You will love this fun and sentimental show. Get ready to sing along!Jay Fuchs: Piano\, VocalsAndy LaCasse: Guitar\, VocalsDane Stauffer: Vocals \nJay Fuchs is a renowned entertainer\, music director\, and music educator. For 25 years he has been the musical partner of Erin Schwab\, the “Bette Midler of the Twin Cites”. Jay has served as music director for the Governor’s Inauguration Ball\, the annual Basilica of Saint Mary Fund Raiser\, and many more. For 27 years he was the Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music. \nAndy LaCasse is a multi-instrumentalist\, singer\, songwriter and arranger. For over 30 years\, he has been a favorite studio session player and live performance band member in all areas of the Twin Cities music scene. \nDane Stauffer is familiar to Twin Cities audiences as Roger in the Ivey Award winning “Glensheen”. Among many other starring roles\, he played Scrooge in “Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Carol” at the Ordway. Dane is also a very popular cabaret entertainer.
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/yearbook-class-of-69-great-songs-from-1965-1969/
LOCATION:Dunsmore Jazz Room\, 6161 Hwy 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
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