JazzMn Orchestra

JazzMN Orchestra
Origin Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Genres Jazz
Years active 1999 (1999)–present
Website www.jazzmn.org

The JazzMN Orchestra is a 17-piece jazz ensemble and non-profit organization based in Minneapolis–Saint Paul with a mission to produce excellence and in the jazz art form through concerts and educational practices and in the process try to revitalize America's understanding of jazz.[1][2] Its outreach program gives local students the opportunity to learn from and play alongside its musicians in concert. In order to this, JazzMN performs at several music festivals each year including the McNally Smith Winter Jazz Blast located at the McNally Smith College of Music.

Band members

The majority of its members have a background in music education.

Saxophone

Trumpet

Trombone

Rhythm section

Guest vocalist

Connie Evingson

Featured artists

In addition to performing at festivals, JazzMN presents a concert series each year. The series consists of four shows, each with a different jazz theme or featured artist. In addition to the regular members of the band, the group has featured artists such as Randy Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Gordon Goodwin, Wayne Bergeron, Phil Hey,[3] and Eric Marienthal. It has performed at The Artists Quarter and the Dakota Jazz Club.[4]

Discography

References

  1. "About". JazzMN.org. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  2. "On big bands in small spaces: Getting close to the JazzMN Orchestra". Bebopified.com. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  3. "JazzMN on CD".
  4. Canter, Andrea (27 August 2013). "JazzMN Orchestra: Artists Quarter This Weekend, Fundraiser at the Dakota September 18". JazzPolice.com. Retrieved 15 November 2013.

External links

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