Songs by Alec Wilder
Carleton College Concert Hall
Northfield, MN
free admission
Alec Wilder's music is rare in that it bridges the gap between jazz and classical music. He was prolific and collaborative, composing major works for numerous artists. The concert will feature his 3rd Horn Sonata, along with new interpretations of his songs.
featuring Carleton faculty Patricia Kent, Rick Penning, (Voice) Gwen Anderson (Horn) and guest artists Gordy Johnson (Bass) and Phil Hey (Drums)

Annual Tribute to Bobby Peterson featuring Tommy O'Donnell and Chris Lomheim
Artists' Quarter
7th place and St. Peter, downtown St. Paul
TBA
For the past several years, Owner and Drummer Kenny Horst has put together a night of music in honor of the late great pianist Bobby Peterson. It is sure to be a night of good music and stories about this local legend.

651-292-1359

with Prudence Johnson at the Afton Squire House



Valentine's Day Concert Saturday, February 13, 2010 Two seatings 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Save the date for our annual evening of song and readings celebrating love and romance! We are exciting to have performing, this year's special guest– jazz vocalist Prudence Johnson. Readings by Mona Poehling and Richard Meacock. Order tickets $28 Reservations by phone 651-436-8080 or make a reservation by email.

with Prudence Johnson near Lake City, MN
Oak Center General Store
see website for directions
$15/$5
From their website, they say: Tickets are sold at the door and are reasonably priced at $15 regular price to $5 low income. we accept what you can afford. We take cash and checks, and your generosity makes each and every concert possible. We take great pride in keeping our overhead low so we can give the performers as much as possible. Since some of our concerts will be sold out, it is best to purchase tickets in advance. This is very easy through the mail. If there are only a couple of days left...we will take phone reservations if there is room.

University of Minnesota, Morris



guest artist with area Jazz Ensembles

Brazilian Music Carnival with Lucia Newell, Claya Galhano, and Joan Griffith
Artists' Quarter
7th place and St. Peter, downtown St. Paul
$10
These lovely ladies have been so inspiring to work with over the years! Come join us for a night of warm and sensuous music. Gordy Johnson and Gary Gauger on bass and drums

651-292-1359

UW - River Falls Jazz Festival



featuring UW-RF's Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Milne, with featured guest artists Wycliffe Gordon

Women and Water Rights Exhibition
Nash Gallery, Regis Center for the Arts, University of MN
405 21st Ave. S., Mpls, 55455

My solo performance will be a prelude to the Ananya Dance company. This evening's performances are part of a larger event focussing on water rights.

Jazz @ St. Barney's with the Laura C. Trio featuring Gordy Johnson and Phil Hey

15600 Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN 55446
$10 adults/$7 TCJS members/ $5 Students
we will be featuring new works commissioned especially for this event, along with selections from "Going There" and songs by Alec Wilder

763-553-1239

University of Alaska Jazz Fest, Fairbanks

Univesity of WI - River Falls Jazz Ensemble Concert
Abbott Concert Hall, UW- RF campus


410 South 3rd Street River Falls, WI 54022 (715) 425-3183
UW- RF Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Milne

"Songs From Home"
St. Cloud Paramount Theatre


Stay tuned as this event unfolds. My parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary that weekend, so it's sure to be a fun night of stories and music from my childhood.
tba
(320) 259-5463