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SUMMARY:Mary Louise Knutson Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring Mary Louise at the piano\, bassist Dan Carpel\, and drummer David Schmalenberger. For decades following its opening in 1935\, The Lex\, as it’s called by locals and enthusiasts alike\, was the place to be seen; business dealings\, cocktail hours\, and milestone celebrations were a regular occurrence for St. Paul socialites. Now\, more than 80 years later\, new owners have restored the restaurant. The new\, elevated menu brings back supper club favorites along with new interpretations of classic dishes. \nAn Evening of Expressive\, Groovy Jazz \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. 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\nDavid Schmalenberger : Drums \nJazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson ‘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 by the Star Tribune as\, “…timeless\, classic piano trio music\, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap.” From 2010-2018\, Knutson toured with trumpeter Doc Severinsen\, former bandleader for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. \nKnutson is often heard with area vocalists Connie Evingson and Patty Peterson (Jazz Women All Stars); and with a variety of instrumental groups including the JazzMN Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra. Knutson 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. www.marylouiseknutson.com
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LOCATION:The Lexington\, 1096 GRAND AVE\, SAINT PAUL\, MN\, 55105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tim Sparks\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Lex!
DESCRIPTION:Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to surprise\, challenge\, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. Equally at home with Country Blues\, Jazz or World Music\, Sparks’ extraordinary ability has earned him an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today.\nTrained by Segovia protege Jesus Silva at the North Carolina School of the Arts\, Sparks has continued to study classical music throughout his career. His adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite has been cited as a significant contribution to solo guitar literature. For Sparks it was a labor of love that earned him the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in Winfield\, Kansas in 1993\nHis wide travels inspired his interest in European and Mediterranean styles\, particularly the music of the Balkans. Upon his return to Minnesota\, Sparks immersed himself in the ethnic music scene\, performing on Oud and Saz in Middle Eastern ensembles and playing guitar in Greek\, Klezmer\, and Sephardic groups. This work culminated in the recording of Sparks’ Balkan Dreams Suite\, a remarkable collection of odd-meter guitar arrangements. \nSparks’ work came to the attention of John Zorn\, the saxophonist\, composer\, and curator of Tzadik Records in New York and thereby led to a new cycle of compositions inspired by traditional Jewish melodies. Neshamah (1999) is a solo effort; Tanz\, (2000) which garnered Downbeat Magazine’s highest praise\, five stars; and At the Rebbe’s Table (2002). In 2003 Tzadik released Masada Guitars\, featuring interpretations of John Zorn’s music by Tim\, Bill Frisell\, and Marc Ribot. \nIn recent years\, Sparks’ musical focus has come full circle\, returning to the country blues and classic jazz that served as a springboard for his worldwide guitar explorations. He toured with Dolly Parton in 2005 and recorded Roots\, Rags and Blues for Truefire Acoustic Guitar Workshop.\nSparks released Sidewalk Blues on the ToneWood label in February 2009 and recorded Little Princess\, his fifth CD for Tzadik\, in New York in 2009. Post-Modern Fingerstyle Guitar was released on Truefire in 2011.\nSparks released Chasin’ the Boogie\, his 10th acoustic guitar recording on May 30\, 2014 followed by Jukebox Dreamin’ in December 2018. \n 
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SUMMARY:Tim Sparks\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Lex!
DESCRIPTION:Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to surprise\, challenge\, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. Equally at home with Country Blues\, Jazz or World Music\, Sparks’ extraordinary ability has earned him an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today. \nTrained by Segovia protege Jesus Silva\, at the North Carolina School of the Arts\, Sparks has continued to study classical music throughout his career. His adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite has been cited as a significant contribution to solo guitar literature. For Sparks\, it was a labor of love that earned him the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in Winfield\, Kansas in 1993. \nHis wide travels inspired his interest in European and Mediterranean styles\, particularly the music of the Balkans. Upon his return to Minnesota\, Sparks immersed himself in the ethnic music scene\, performing on Oud and Saz in Middle Eastern ensembles and playing guitar in Greek\, Klezmer\, and Sephardic groups. This work culminated in the recording of Sparks’ Balkan Dreams Suite\, a remarkable collection of odd-meter guitar arrangements. \nSparks’ work came to the attention of John Zorn\, the saxophonist\, composer\, and curator of Tzadik Records in New York\, and thereby led to a new cycle of compositions inspired by traditional Jewish melodies. Neshamah (1999) is a solo effort; Tanz\, (2000) which garnered Downbeat Magazine’s highest praise\, five stars; and At the Rebbe’s Table (2002). In 2003\, Tzadik released Masada Guitars\, fea- turing interpretations of John Zorn’s music by Tim\, Bill Frisell\, and Marc Ribot. \nIn recent years\, Sparks’ musical focus has come full circle\, returning to the country blues and classic jazz that served as a springboard for his worldwide guitar explorations. He toured with Dolly Parton in 2005 and recorded Roots\, Rags and Blues for Truefire Acoustic Guitar Workshop. \nSparks released Sidewalk Blues on the ToneWood label in February 2009 and recorded Little Princess\, his fifth CD for Tzadik\, in New York in 2009. Post-Modern Fingerstyle Guitar was released on Truefire in 2011. Sparks released Chasin’ the Boogie\, his 10th acoustic guitar recording on May 30\, 2014 followed by Jukebox Dreamin’ in December 2018.
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SUMMARY:WPK Trio featuring Steve Wagner
DESCRIPTION:This ensemble of veteran musicians combines the best of straight-ahead\, Brazilian\, and contemporary jazz from such artists as Brad Mehldau\, Eliane Elias\, Keith Jarrett\, The Yellowjackets\, and more. All 3 members of this trio are seasoned\, experienced musicians that have backed and appeared with some of the best Twin Cities artists. \nMark Weisberg-Bass\nMichael Pilhofer-\nPhil Kadidlo-Piano\nSteve Wagner-Trumpet
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SUMMARY:StableMates: Dale Alexander\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:StableMates: Dale Alexander\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein
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SUMMARY:BRIAN GRIVNA QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:Brian Grivna – alto sax and clarinet \nPhil Aaron – piano \nDan Carpel – bass \nPeter Kogan – drums \nBrian Grivna began performing at age 12 as Young Artist clarinet soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra. He added saxophone and flute the following year\, and by age 15 was subbing for his teacher in commercial dance bands. After receiving his BA in English Literature from Dartmouth College\, he worked in jazz\, commercial and theater music before joining the Buddy Rich Band n 1971\, touring with Rich for almost two years. Grivna was the staff woodwind performer at the Guthrie Theater from 1973-1983. He left the Guthrie to freelance and teach. He performs in local jazz clubs\, plays in pit orchestras for travelling musicals\, and has played saxophone and clarinet for the SPCO\, Minnesota Orchestra and The Children’s Theatre Company.
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SUMMARY:Ray Barnard & the Dudes @ the Lex
DESCRIPTION:Original Roots & $oul music \nWith: Jordan Carlson – drums\, Nick Salisbury – bass\, and Dave Strahan – guitar
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