David Cazares

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• Twin Cities band Courageous Endeavors maps out new path for jazz

  MPR’s David Cazares talks with Nelson Devereaux, member of the Twin Cities jazz group Courageous Endeavors. Devereaux discusses group’s focus on the tradition of improvisation.

  May. 9, 20145 minSave
• Golden Valley's Craig Taborn has a homecoming at the Walker

  MPR’s David Cazares profiles acclaimed pianist, composer, and Golden Valley native Craig Taborn. In the jazz world, some listeners might yearn for tradition, while others listen for signs of authenticity. Taborn doesn't worry about such hang-ups. Whether on solo piano, in a trio, or experimenting with electronic music, he tries to reflect an evolving culture.

  Apr. 25, 20134 minSave
• Jazz trio Triose aims for 'good, not complicated,' music

  MPR’s David Cazares profiles local jazz band Triose. Cazares interviews guitarist Vincent Rose about group’s playing style; one that doesn’t alienate audience by playing too much.

  Apr. 13, 20135 minSave
• Mother of Masks explores rich Black tradition

  MPR’s David Cazares profiles all-Black jazz group Mother of Masks, a group that blends spoken word, poetry and improvised music in a blues-based fountain of black creative consciousness.

  Nov. 30, 20124 minSave
• Malamanya spreads the word about Cuban music in Minneapolis

  As part of Minnesota Mix series, MPR’s David Cazares reports on Malamanya, a Twin Cities band that plays traditional Cuban songs. Cazares interviews lead singer Adriana Rimpel and band leader Tony Schreiner.

  May. 23, 20124 minSave
• Jazz guitarist Zacc Harris blends tradition and novelty on "The Garden"

  MPR’s David Cazares profiles Twin Cities jazz guitarist Zacc Harris, co-leader of several Twin Cities jazz projects, including The Zacc Harris Group, which has released “The Garden” CD.

  May. 8, 20124 minSave