Two Photographers and the Crowd-Jazz Festival #6

The crowd grew as the day lengthened.  People came out in full force, as did the photographers. Wouldn't y'all like to have their equipment?  I would!!

ABC WEDNESDAY-"W"= A Wonderful WOW! -The Many Faces of Drummer, Jason Marsalis

One of our favorite groups at the Jazz Festival on Friday, June 19 was John Ellis &  Double-Wide.  Ellis has played tenor saxophone in both New Orleans and New York, where he is currently based but for this gig, he teamed up with New Orleans Double -Wide musicians, one of whom is drummer, Jason Marsalis. Jason was a fascinating drummer to watch because during the music his posture was ram-rod straight, with none of the bending and swaying normally seen with drummers, but his expressive face reflected the emotional music.

A WONDERFUL WOW!!

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Salsa Anyone?-Jazz Festival #4

Did everyone have a good time?

Jazz Musicians - Festival #3

After enjoying the music on Friday afternoon, DH and I decided to return for a longer period on Saturday. Bobby Watson, the saxaphonist you see above sat in for a few sets on Friday and is an obvious local favorite among jazz aficionados so we began our jazz fest by arriving at 4 pm to hear Bobby's group. To hear some of his music and read his bio, click here. Bobby started his career with a turn in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from 1977-1981. He has produced nearly 30 albums as a bandleader and appears on over 100 recordings (Credit: Jazz Festival program).

12 Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival, #2-Two Musicians

These two musician played with Pete Whitman's X-Tet. Check yesterday's post for a full explanation of the Jazz Festival

Another Freebie!

Sean Jones

Luques Curtis

Brian Hogans

The 3-day FREE 12th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival kicked off in beautiful Mears Park in downtown St. Paul on Thursday, June 17th.  The two stages showcase local and national talent with performances ranging from classic to modern jazz by veterans and up and coming players. (Credit:Twin Cities Jazz Program)
We arrived early on Friday on a sunny afternoon of perfect weather, but had to leave early because we needed to have dinner.  We will  return again but stay much later on Saturday to hear some more fine musicians.  Featured on this post are musicians who have joined Sean Jones, trumpeter: bassist Luques Curtis, Saxaphonist Brian Hogans
pianist, Orrin Evans, and drummer Obed Calvaire. Terrific group!





Orrin Evans

Obed Calvaire