The Artists' Quarter

Tuesday, 31 July 2007
There's no stopping the groove. 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), Gary Berg (sax) and Kenny Horst (drums) + guests! Nothing but a party every Tuesday night. Check out the video clip

Monday, July 30, Green (7:30 pm)/Open Poetry (9:00 pm)

Monday, 30 July 2007
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. Open mic is whatever you make it. Come read your stuff.

Sunday, July 29, A Farewell to Jane (8:30 pm)

Sunday, 29 July 2007
Jane has been an AQ waitress and bartender for quite sometime. She is now moving to Nashville. Come join the musicians and AQ regulars to say good-bye to a great friend. There will be live music (three bands) and laughter.

Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28, Chris Lomheim , Anthony Cox and Phil Hey (9 pm, $10)

Friday, 27 July 2007

Pianist Chris Lomheim was a member of The Illicit Sextet, and his own trio gigs (including the recording The Bridge) demonstrate a monster imagination and talented intensity that make him one of a kind. In New York, Bassist Anthony Cox developed an international reputation. His resume includes stints with Joe Lovano, Stan Getz, Steve Lacy and Ed Blackwell, as well as recordings with Dewey Redman, Sam Rivers, Geri Allen, Arthur Blythe, and Uri Caine, among others. Since returning to the Twin Cities, he has shared the stage with his own ensembles (including Carnatic Energy,) and in the company of such heavy hitters as Dave King, the Grismore Scea Group and more. Drummer Phil Hey is a hard bop beat keeper with the power of a prizefighter, in that elegant Ali style that incorporates grace and cunning. Named "Best Jazz Artist" of 2006 by City Pages, Phil was raised in the jazz drumming factory that is Philadelphia. His road work with the likes of Jay McShann, Dewey Redman and Benny Golson says a lot about the esteem he has gathered.

Thursday, July 26, Phil Hey Quartet (9 pm, $4)

Thursday, 26 July 2007

The Phil Hey Quartet features Dave Hagedorn on vibes, Phil Aaron on piano, Tom Lewis on bass and Phil on drums and has been an Artists' Quarter favorite for the past 6 years. No surprise really. This is a no-nonsense, uncompromising band of local jazz greats regularly performing the tunes of Kenny Wheeler, Bobby Hutcherson, John Coltrane, and Wayne Shorter and others. Over the years they have attracted a loyal following of hardcore jazz fans and students who show up on the monthly Thursday night when they perform. Check out this video clip of the PHQ from earlier this year .

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