October 5th, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Kenny Drew Jr.
The Auditorium at Hopkins High School
2400 Lindbergh Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Kenny Drew Jr. is a jazz pianist
with a style reminiscent of Oscar
Peterson. The son of former
John Coltrane sideman Kenny
Drew, Drew Jr. has performed
with such luminaries as Stanley
Turrentine, Slide Hampton,
Stanley Jordan, and the Mingus
Big Band.
November 9th, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
A Tribute to Tito Puente
The Auditorium at Hopkins High School
2400 Lindbergh Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Tito Puente was a pioneering
force in jazz, creating a new
fusion of big band, Latin and salsa
music. The JazzMN Orchestra
and Twin Cities percussionist
Rey Rivera will guide us in
honoring Tito by performing his
original transcripts, along with
many works inspired by this jazz
legend.

March 16th, 2014, 3:00 p.m.
New York Voices
The Auditorium at Hopkins High School
2400 Lindbergh Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Grammy Award-winning
group New York Voices
is celebrating its 25 th
anniversary of excellence
as a jazz vocal ensemble.
The singers are known for
close-knit voicings, inspired arrangements and unparalleled
vocal blend. Though rooted in jazz, their performances are often
infused with Brazilian, R & B, classical and pop influences.
April 26th, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
Miguel Zenón
The Auditorium at Hopkins High School
2400 Lindbergh Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Multiple Grammy nominee and
Guggenheim and MacArthur fellow
Miguel Zenón is perhaps the most
celebrated alto saxophonist of his
generation. The Puerto Rican native
represents a unique voice, fusing jazz,
Latin and classical influences in his
music. He has released six recordings
as a leader, including the Grammy-nominated Alma Adentro.