2016
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Mon03Oct2016
Bill Simenson Big Band
8:30Original Big Band music composed by Bill Simenson and performed by his ensemble.
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Tue11Oct2016
Chris Bates Magica Improvisada
8:30Chris leads a varying cast of characters on the second Wednesday of the month. Past offerings have featured bass heavy ensembles, duos and solo performances along side various groups. The Magic of Improvisation is on display every night at Jazz Central.
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Thu20Oct2016
Good Vibes trio @ Sweetland Orchard
7:00pmJoin Chris Bates and his Good Vibes trio as they help Sweetland Orchard celebrate the fall harvest season. Ciders from Sweetland, Food from Gwen Anderson and Music from Chris, Dave Hagedorn and Phil Hey. Join us for a special evening.
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Sun23Oct2016
Fall of the House of Usher EP release!
9:30pmFall of the House of Usher continues to develop and release new music from the mind of Chris Cunningham!
Tonight we’ll release our new EP and play some of our under the radar material from our Icehouse and Elsewhere album.
Chris Cunningham – guitars
Greg Schutte – drums
Chris Bates – basses
Ivan Cunningham – saxophones
Jared Jarvis – bari sax
Noah Ophoven-Baldwin – trumpet
Michelle Kinney – cello
Adam Svec – vocals
Joe Horton – vocals
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Fri28Oct2016
Ellen Lease | Pat Moriarty Quartet
8:30pmPat Moriarty – alto sax, Ellen Lease – piano, Chris Bates – bass, Peter Hennig – drums.
We’ll be playing original music by Pat and Ellen that ranges from swing to free and al points in between.
A rare gig from this fine quartet.
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Mon31Oct2016
Bill Simenson Big Band
8:30pmOriginal Big Band music composed by Bill Simenson and performed by his ensemble.
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Thu03Nov2016
Sam Militich | Jay Epstein | Chris Bates
4:00pmhttp://macrostieartcenter.org/save-the-date/
Sam Militich guitar
Jay Epstein drums
CB bass
Swinging and delightfully carefree jazz!
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Wed09Nov2016
Chris Bates Magica Improvisada
8:30pmChris leads a varying cast of characters on the second Wednesday of the month. Past offerings have featured bass heavy ensembles, duos and solo performances along side various groups. The Magic of Improvisation is on display every night at Jazz Central.
Inventions and Dimensions trio with CB, Joe Strachan and Miguel Hurtado.
This trio has been in development for most of 2016 (with drummer Matt Buckner) and now features the fantastic drummer Miguel Hurtado. Come and hear this stunning and strong group!
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Mon14Nov2016
Leisure Valley CD Release Party!
9:30pmA special evening has been planned to help you all get to the Valley tonight! It’s maestro Chris Bates’ 46th birthday and he could think of nothing better to do than play a gig because he’s wired to do it! This is a special double release evening. The opening set will celebrate the digital release of the Chris Bates Inventions & Dimensions trio album and the second set will usher you all in to Leisure Valley as we release our full length CD recorded earlier this year ‘Welcome to the Valley’! Not to be missed!!!
Set One: Inventions and Dimensions trio feat: Joe Strachan, Miguel Hurtado and CB.
Set Two: Leisure Valley feat: Bruce Thornton, Patrick Harison, Joey Van Phillips and CB
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Sat19Nov2016
Good Vibes trio @ Jazz at Studio Z
6:00pmGood Vibes trio will present a workshop and concert.
Phil Hey – drums
Dave Hagedorn – vibes
CB – bass
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Sat26Nov2016
Atlantis Quartet @ Black Dog
8:30pmAtlantis Quartet in a Thanksgiving showcase at the Black Dog! Minneapolis’ premier modern jazz outfit is preparing to record a new album and will be presenting new works and classic jams as part of the ongoing series. http://www.saturdaynightjazzattheblackdog.info
Pete Hennig – drums
Chris Bates – bass
Brandon Wozniak – saxophone
Zacc Harris – guitar
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Thu01Dec2016
The Soul of Gershwin
http://parksquaretheatre.org/box-office/shows/2016-17/the-soul-of-gershwin/
The Soul of Gershwin is a dynamic and exciting look at the life and times of George Gershwin.
Featuring Michael Paul Levin as George Gershwin
Vocalists Maggie Burton, Geoffrey Jones and Maude Hixson
The band: Joe Vass, Chris Bates, Doug Haining, Adam Meckler, Jay Epstein/Nathan Norman, Carolyn Boulay/Gary Schulte.
Runs Dec 1-31 see link for showtimes. Evenings and Matinees.
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Fri02Dec2016
The Soul of Gershwin
http://parksquaretheatre.org/box-office/shows/2016-17/the-soul-of-gershwin/
The Soul of Gershwin is a dynamic and exciting look at the life and times of George Gershwin.
Featuring Michael Paul Levin as George Gershwin
Vocalists Maggie Burton, Geoffrey Jones and Maude Hixson
The band: Joe Vass, Chris Bates, Doug Haining, Adam Meckler, Jay Epstein/Nathan Norman, Carolyn Boulay/Gary Schulte.
Runs Dec 1-31 see link for showtimes. Evenings and Matinees.
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Sat03Dec2016
The Soul of Gershwin
http://parksquaretheatre.org/box-office/shows/2016-17/the-soul-of-gershwin/
The Soul of Gershwin is a dynamic and exciting look at the life and times of George Gershwin.
Featuring Michael Paul Levin as George Gershwin
Vocalists Maggie Burton, Geoffrey Jones and Maude Hixson
The band: Joe Vass, Chris Bates, Doug Haining, Adam Meckler, Jay Epstein/Nathan Norman, Carolyn Boulay/Gary Schulte.
Runs Dec 1-31 see link for showtimes. Evenings and Matinees.
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Mon12Dec2016
Good Vibes Trio @ Anoka Ramsey Community College
7pmAnoka Ramsey Community College
Chris Bates’ Good Vibes Trio will play as part of the student Jazz Combo concert.
Student groups at 7pm
Good Vibes at 8pm
Chris Bates’ Good Vibes trio was formed in 2011 as an outlet to make fun and energetic music with drummer Phil Hey and vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn. Bates had previously worked with Hagedorn in the cooperative trio Low Blows (with brother Jt Bates on drums) but had not worked extensively with Hey in any formal context. Drawing upon a song list that heavily favored the music of Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman provided the trio with a much needed aesthetic that played equally to the strengths and interests of each musician. Adding hidden gems to the library from Dave Brubeck, Freddie Hubbard, David Berkman, Karl Berger, Kenny Kirkland and original tunes from each player provided a diverse and well rounded repertoire of unique arrangements. Their self titled recording from 2014 is a fantastic document of the interplay and prowess of this trio. The musical direction of Good Vibes centers on interaction and communication and highlights the virtuosity and musicality of all three members. The dynamics range from fierce to feathery and you can hear the joy of improvisation as these three channel Good Vibes into their music.
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Mon19Dec2016
Zacc Harris Group
9:30pmZacc Harris – guitar
Bryan Nichols – keys
Jt Bates – drums
Cb – bass
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Tue20Dec2016
Laura Caviani Trio
7pmCrooners Lounge and Supper Club
I’ll be playing in trio with the inventive pianist and composer Laura Caviani and the stylish timekeeper Dave Schmalenberger.
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Thu22Dec2016
Laura Caviani Trio
12pmLandmark Center
Laura Caviani trio in a free noon time concert at Courtroom 317 with CB and DS.