The JazzMN Orchestra is a 17-piece jazz ensemble and non-profit organization based in Minneapolis–Saint Paul with a mission to produce excellence and in the jazz art form through concerts and educational practices and in the process try to revitalize America's understanding of jazz.[1][2] Its outreach program gives local students the opportunity to learn from and play alongside its musicians in concert. In order to this, JazzMN performs at several music festivals each year including the McNally Smith Winter Jazz Blast located at the McNally Smith College of Music.
JazzMN Orchestra | |
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| Origin | Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, US |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Years active | 1999 (1999)–present |
| Website | jazzmn |
The majority of its members have a background in music education.
In addition to performing at festivals, JazzMN presents a concert series each year. The series consists of four shows, each with a different jazz theme or featured artist. In addition to the regular members of the band, the group has featured artists such as Randy Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Gordon Goodwin, Wayne Bergeron, Phil Hey,[3] and Eric Marienthal. It has performed at The Artists Quarter and the Dakota Jazz Club.[4]