The JazzMN Orchestra in concert. The JazzMN Orchestra is a 17-piece jazz ensemble that performs regularly at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Back in early October, it gave a fabulous show at the Chanhassen, featuring superstar trumpeter, Randy Brecker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj09mvRn2KM The Orchestra’s next performance at the Chanhassen is a holiday event on Monday, December

American singer-songwriter and guitarist Don McLean. Everyone of a certain age (and quite a few younger than that) knows Don McLean’s song, “American Pie”, and can sing a surprising portion of its verses – even if they disagree about what it means. “American Pie” was selected 5th the songs of the 20th

The nominations for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards have been announced. These awards, selected by the Recording Academy's membership body of music makers, span a wide variety of genres. Voting for the GRAMMY Awards is performed by a diverse mix of industry participants including recording artists, songwriters, composers, producers, mixers,

Multi-genre musician John Oates, who played at The Dakota in Minneapolis, MN on November 6. Photo by David McLister. Hall and Oates are, as the publicity states, “The most successful duo in rock history...ten #1 records...over twenty Top 40 hits”. They are enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The

If you're indifferent about jazz in a post-Louie Armstrong world, Leslie Vincent's new music video for "Psychedelics with You" might make a convert out of you. The music video for song off her album About Last Night (2023) dropped yesterday, teasing listeners into a world of jazz club vibes, sexy

Genre-bending trumpeter Chris Botti in concert. Chris Botti has been at this for a very long time: the pure trumpet sound, performing a variety of genres: soft jazz, pop, classical, and more. He was already famous for his work with Paul Simon and, especially, with Sting, before starting his solo career. By one