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“Some 68 years ago the broadcaster Ed Morrow bridged time to introduce all of us to The Hot Club of France with Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Now, at this moment, you can bridge that time and space with the Twin Cities Hot Club. Their passion, scholarship and skilled musicianship take you back to those days at Bricktop’s Cabaret in Paris. Listen and listen again, this is Minnesota calling the spirit of Django and Stephane.” - Leigh Kaman, fThe Jazz Image ©, Minnesota Public Radio.

The Twin Cities Hot Club performs gypsy Jazz in the tradition of Django and Stephane played by four of Minnesota's hottest string jazz masters: Robert Bell, Reynold Philipsek, Gary Schulte, and Matt Senjem.

Wednesday, March 5, Dean Granros Trio (9 pm, $5)

Dean Granros is a guitarist of mind-bending skill. Whether he's putting his own esoteric spin on a Monk tune or redefining a standard, his expansive musical vision, daunting precision and colorful use of harmonics make him a one-of-a-kind artist. “Granros blends the vocabulary of bebop, acid rock, and delta blues into a delightful and potent cocktail that may leave you shaken or stirred,” said Don Berryman at jazzpolice.com . From the New York band Curlew in the late 1970s to current projects like How Birds Work, Starry Eyed Lovelies and F*K*G, Dean is one of those guys who the best musicians love to work with, and he inspires each one of them. Tom Lewis (bass) and Kenny Horst (drums) will be digging in with Dean. Check out this video clip of the Dean Granros Trio.

Tuesday, March 4, SWM&M (7 pm)/ The Tuesday Night Band (9 pm, $5)

The Artists' Quarter's hottest night opens with an exciting band featuring Zach W. Schmidt, Cory J. Wong, Cassie Meyer, and Dan M. Musselman starting at 7:00 P.M. These young, talented musicians provide the perfect prelude to the AQ's longest standing engagement. Check out the video

Then, for the main event sample some 'organic cookin' with the Tuesday Night Band. Hammond B-3 organ lovers have been flocking to the AQ on Tuesday nights for over a decade to get a soulful dose of funky jazz. The Tuesday Night Band features "Downtown" Bill Brown (Hammond B-3), Billy Franze (guitar), and Kenny Horst (drums) + guests! Anything can happen - and frequently does. Check out these videos: Two tunes from the TNB or TNB "Shotgun" - then come on down and join the fun. It's nothing but a party every Tuesday night. There's no stopping the groove.

Green is a burning post-bop quartet featuring Zack Lozier on trumpet, Rob Dewey on piano, Rich Casey on bass, and Scotty Schultz on drums.

Special guest ED BOK LEE's first book, Real Karaoke People, won a Many Voices Prize from New Rivers Press, a 2006 Asian American Literary Award (Members' Choice), a 2006 PEN/Beyond Margins Award, and in 2007 was a national bestseller in poetry. Lee grew up in South Korea, North Dakota and Minnesota, and holds an MFA from Brown University. Other awards for his various writings include support from the Jerome Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, SASE, Loft Literary Center, and the National Endowment for the Arts. www.edboklee.com

March’s Side event:
The Head to Head Limerick Death match

Poets and pedestrians alike go toe to toe to the last Irish rhymester standing.
Anyone can sign up to compete – only one will emerge victorious.
Pretty or filthy – sweet or sassy – as long as it’s a limerick – you can use it.

The Slam competition is open to anyone (18+) three rounds of poetic battle and good times. Sign up between 7 and 8 pm.

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