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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

A History Including The Bad Plus…And Then Some Like many jazz fans, my first exposure to modern jazz drummer Dave King was when one of his long-time bands, The Bad Plus, exploded onto the scene with their Columbia album, “These Are the Vistas.” Stodgier critics weren’t sure what to make of this group, while younger […]

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Ace Gillett’s Musical Happenings – Week of 12.05.18 Greetings, Jazz Fans! Ace Gillett’s Music Director John Olson here to let you know what we have cued up for your listening pleasure this week: Ryan Fourt and David Baker Wednesday, 12/05 – 8:00 to 11:00 Ace Gillett’s is closed this evening for a private event until […]

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Ace Gillett’s & New Belgium Brewery are proud to present The Dave King Trio special performance on Thursday, December 20, 2018 Perhaps you know Dave King as the drummer in The Bad Plus, or any number of avant-improv/indie-rock/Americana/electronic experimental bands rooted in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. But somewhere in that mix is a deep fondness […]

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Ace Gillett’s Musical Happenings – Week of 11.28.18 Greetings, Jazz Fans! Ace Gillett’s Music Director John Olson here to let you know what we have cued up for your listening pleasure this week: Jenna McLean & Jack Roben Wednesday, 11/28 – 7:30 to 11:00 We’re happy to welcome back Jenna McLean on vocals, accompanied by […]