JAZZMN CELEBRATES The Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra
Featuring Joe Pulice on Drums
Where: Dakota
When: One Show Only – May 21
Time: 7:00 pm
“This is pure jazz in all its glory” – WCCO
Join the premiere big band in the Twin Cities, JazzMN Orchestra, for an unforgettable look back at the swinging, innovative arrangements of the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. Longtime JazzMN drummer Joe Pulice will lead the band, capturing the essence of legendary drummer Mel Lewis.
Joe Pulice is one of the region’s elite percussionists. He has played drums for the JazzMN Orchestra for over twenty years. Winner of the Northern Midwest Regional Louie Bellson/Slingerland Drum Contest, Joe earned three music degrees from the University of Minnesota. Then, he toured in Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd 50th anniversary tour. Joe has also won two Minnesota Jazz Music Awards, and was a member of world-renowned drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt’s group Kamanari. He also toured with Jack McDuff’s Heatin’ System and with vocalist Bernadette Peters.
This will undoubtedly be another sellout concert with the band at the Dakota. So don’t miss out. Click the link below to get your tickets now.
JazzMN is live music at its finest.
The JazzMN Orchestra is the Twin Cities premier professional jazz ensemble, comprised of the top jazz musicians in the metro area, featuring world class guest artists and providing educational programs to schools and colleges throughout the region.
Guest Artist Terence Blanchard with JazzMN’s Mary Louise Knutson. Photo credit: Steve Peterson
Expose. Educate. Inspire.
It all starts with JazzMN’s mission: To cultivate the love of jazz. The goal of JazzMN’s educational outreach program is to ensure the sustainability of jazz for generations to come. These programs provide an opportunity for music students to learn from-and then play alongside-JazzMN musicians in a variety of settings. JazzMN musicians and guest artists have provided educational clinics, master classes and performances to thousands of students throughout the region.
Info for Band Directors
JazzMN offers great resources to help give your students a greater introduction to the world of Jazz. Let us help you with:
- Providing a concert at your school in some combination with your student ensembles
- Providing instruction tailored to your student and ensemble needs
- JazzMN can provide any level of educational services requested and we are always willing to customize a combination of services to achieve your educational goals.