The Artists' Quarter Jazz Club: Live Music in Downtown Saint Paul, MN

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408 St Peter Street

St.Paul, MN 55102

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Friday, January 9- Saturday, January 10 Eric Kamau Gravatt & Source Code (9 pm, $12).

Thursday, 08 January 2009

Eric Kamau Gravatt is known around the globe for his incredible drumming work with Weather Report , Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner and many others. Eric was raised in Philadelphia, and has lived in the Twin Cities for several years. (His local performances, however, are as rare as his talent. Road work with McCoy and other musical ventures keep him off Twin Cities stages for the most part.) The great Wayne Shorter said, “Eric was the one. Miles wanted him, but he came to us in Weather Report.” The powerful Source Code interprets the works of artists like John Coltrane and Jackie McLean. In addition to Eric Kamau Gravatt on drums, Source Code reads Jim Marentic and David Wright on saxes, Ron Evaniuk on bass, and Dave Hagedorn on vibes.

Thursday, January 8, How BIrds Work (9pm, $5)

Wednesday, 07 January 2009

How Birds work at 9 pm. This flock of Twin Cities jazz stars consistently mesmerizes its audiences. Doses of rock and funk can be found in the post-bop explorations, always with a sense of purpose and an intoxicating rhythmic force. Check out their CD Live at the Artists’ Quarter for standout tracks like Coltrane's “Equinox,” Wayne Shorter's “Footprints,” and Peter Schimke's moving original “Vow.” Better yet, check them out live at the Artists’ Quarter – in person – to really feel How Birds Work.

A profile in Mpls/St. Paul magazine, describing guitarist Dean Granros, enthused, “[H]e possesses an undeniable sense of gravitas. He’s the performer most difficult, even for his bandmates, not to watch.” Indeed, Dean’s standing among his peers is tall, and all the best players love to perform with him. The same can be said for each member of this magnificent crew. City Pages recently had this to say about HBW’s residency at the AQ: “[M]usic this simultaneously assured and expansive deserves a good home – and How Birds Work has found it.” Kenny Horst (drums), Peter Schimke (piano), Chris Bates (bass) and Dean Granros (guitar). Check out these videos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYqfFJy6Fws and www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqclyuoHhCk

Wednesday, January 7, Tefsa Quartet (7 pm), Tanner Taylor Trio (9 pm $5)

Tuesday, 06 January 2009

An early set at 7 p.m. features "The Tesfa Quintet" with Dejen Tesfagiorgis on Saxophones, Adam Meckler on Trumpet, Jesse Mueller on Piano, Adam Tucker on Bass, and Jaky Nyberg on Drums.

Pianist Tanner Taylor moved to the Twin Cities from Jefferson, Iowa, in 2001, and Minnesota jazz fans’ jaws have been dropping ever since. Tanner is a young talent who always wows a crowd, whether he’s applying his signature simpatico accompaniment to the work of top vocalists, performing with groups like world beat artists Tickle Fight, backing greats including David “Fathead” Newman and Lew Tabackin, or leading his own trio.

Check out this video of Tanner performing "Waltz for Debbie" at the Bobby Peterson Tribute on Feb. 15, 2008 /www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQtDFYm8cN0

Tuesday, January 6, SWMP&M (7 pm)/ The Tuesday Night Band (9 pm, $5)

Monday, 05 January 2009

The Artists' Quarter's hottest night opens with an exciting band featuring Zach W. Schmidt, Cory J. Wong, Cassie Meyer, Jose Pena 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 this recent 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: "Soulful Drums" www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGnLyYYPspE and "Rock Candy": www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcoIeG7RkAM - then come on down and join the fun. It's nothing but a party every Tuesday night. There's no stopping the groove.

Monday, January 5, Poetry Slam (8pm, $5)

Sunday, 04 January 2009

Special feature: WOWPS Showdown
Only two women have qualified to compete for the chance to represent St. Paul at the 2008 Women Of The World Poetry Slam Championship in Detroit, MI this March. Sierra DeMulder and Jenn Smileyface will go toe to toe in a 3, 2, and 1 minute poem Slam battle. The winner gets to carry the flag for St. Paul against 59 of the best female Slam poets from around the US, Canada and Europe.

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