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

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The Artists' Quarter

408 St Peter Street

St.Paul, MN 55102

(651) 292-1359

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Tuesday, March 10, SWMS&M (7 pm)/ The Tuesday Night Band (9 pm, $5)

Monday, 09 March 2009

The Artists' Quarter's hottest night opens with an exciting band featuring Zach W. Schmidt, Cory J. Wong, Cassie Meyer, Andy Schuster 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 video www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqdCItgxmAY

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, March 9, Headspace (7:30 pm)/Open Poetry (9 pm)

Sunday, 08 March 2009

Headspace, featuring Rob Dewey on piano, Nick Haas on guitar, Rich Casey on bass and Spencer McGinnis on drums provide deep sonic explorations, probing the farthest reaches with finely tuned instruments. Two sets, beginning at 7:30pm. No cover. Every Monday - except the first Monday of the month.

Open mic is really open. Come do your thing - read your poetry, sing, tell jokes whatever. Your 15 minutes of fame awaits. No cover charge.

Sunday, March 8, Available for Private Events

Saturday, 07 March 2009

Available for Private Events The Artists' Quarter is a great place to hold your company or personal party. It is perfect for groups of up to 150 people who want a state of the art sound system, concert grand piano, amplifiers, PA system and more. The Artists' Quarter has been used for wedding receptions, company holiday parties, birthday celebrations and more. Call Kenny or David at 651 292-1359 for more information and availability.

Saturday, March 7, Laura Caviani Trio (9 pm, $10)

Friday, 06 March 2009

Twin Cities-based pianist Laura Caviani's 2006 CD release Going There, which spotlights her talents as a composer and trio leader, enjoyed a long run on the JazzWeek national radio charts. Music critic Bob Protzman described the CD as "full of warmth and a swinging sense of fun." Her previous CDs have received notices such as "stunningly fresh" from JazzTimes magazine. Caviani has appeared on three Karrin Allyson releases and has toured extensively with the Grammy-nominated singer. Performances with other jazz luminaries include Toots Thielemans, Stan Getz and Diane Schuur. If you love Monk, you are sure to hear some here because Laura always features Monk tunes in her trio performances. Check out this video of the Laura Caviani Trio playing "Epistrophy" www.youtube.com/watch?v=N38zZjg51cI

Friday, March 6 - Cory Wong Quartet (9 pm, $10).

Thursday, 05 March 2009

An Artists' Quarter regular, guitarist Cory Wong performs weekly with the early Tuesday night band. A recent graduate of McNally Smith College, He recently released his debut recording, Even, Uneven, and appeared at the AQ in January as part of the Jazz Guitar Hero Weekend. This young professional musician keeps busy as a performer, composer, arranger, producer and teacher. Check out this video of Cory performing his original composition: "Even, Uneven" www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrBd4wMzjGU and this one from Jazz Guitar Hero Weekend in January: "Blue in Green" www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBsuFY5NcgE

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