
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Those are the big names for the 14th annual event, set for June 28-30 in downtown St. Paul.
By jonbream
Joshua Redman
The 14th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival will feature the Bad Plus with Joshua Redman, Delfeayo Marsalis and Francisco Mela. The event is set for June 28-30 in Mears Park in downtown St. Paul.
Saxophone star Redman will join the Bad Plus, the adventurous trio with Twin Cities roots, on June 30. Cuban drummer Mela, who played the TC Jazz Fest in 2010 with Joe Lovano, will appear on June 29 as will trombonist Marsalis' octet.
The full schedule for the festival will be announced in May. For more info, www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com.
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