Nova Contemporary Jazz Orchestra at Minnesota Music Cafe

The second Tuesday of the month, Nova performs its favorite tunes from a book built over its 22-year history--mainly music composed by its own excellent musicians.

Nova ain't your grandpappy's big band. This 20-piece ensemble continues to stretch itself, and provide opportunities for local composers to try out their newest material with consummate musicians from around the Twin Cities. Recent recordings include never-before-recorded pieces by Bill Mathieu (written for the Kenton band of the late 1950s), a specially-commissioned work for Nova by Mr. Mathieu, and a disc of music by the band's own multi-reed player, Kari Musil. ...

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The second Tuesday of the month, Nova performs its favorite tunes from a book built over its 22-year history--mainly music composed by its own excellent musicians.

Nova ain't your grandpappy's big band. This 20-piece ensemble continues to stretch itself, and provide opportunities for local composers to try out their newest material with consummate musicians from around the Twin Cities. Recent recordings include never-before-recorded pieces by Bill Mathieu (written for the Kenton band of the late 1950s), a specially-commissioned work for Nova by Mr. Mathieu, and a disc of music by the band's own multi-reed player, Kari Musil.

The band is exciting and the book is diverse. The concerts are just like the Minnesota weather: if you don't like it, wait a few minutes. There is always something unexpected around each musical twist and turn. Come support the Twin Cities live music community.

Free autographs for the first 2,500 fans.

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