Month: November 2016

“Well behaved women seldom make history.” — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (1976) Usually Tuesday is “Big Band Night” at Jazz Central Studios. Fridays are typically reserved for “jazz masters.” Last spring, the newly formed Swing Sisterhood Big Band–with 100% women musicians under the leadership of St. Thomas professor Sarah Schmalenberger–made its public debut on the Tuesday […]

At one time the most easily identified male voice in Twin Cities jazz, Bruce Henry relocated to his adopted home town of Chicago in 2008. Fortunately he left behind ongoing projects and gig dates that bring him back frequently, usually to the Dakota or concert venues.  Launching the second anniversary Founders Weekend celebration at Crooners […]