Northrop Jazz Announces Upcoming Events

Northrop Jazz presents the hottest pairing of rising global and local jazz artists in a new intimate and spectacular setting. With one of the best views of the downtown Minneapolis skyline, the Campus Club in Coffman Memorial Union on the U of M Campus offers a fresh twist to the local jazz scene. Come to this special show on October 22 for an announcement launching Northrop's Spring Jazz Series, and be the first to reserve these extremely limited seats.

Full bar and food selections available for purchase before and throughout the performance.

Somi 9:00 pm
The multicultural singer/songwriter seduces the soul with her harmonious blend of jazz and acoustic African grooves in a special one hour set of vocals, guitar, and piano. Defining her music as New African Soul, the acclaimed musician is making waves in the jazz scene with alluring vocals and compelling lyrics of personal empowerment.

Performing live with Urban Bush Women on October 24 at Northrop.

Thomasina 10:15 pm
Singer, actress, and creator of Thomasina's Cashew Brittle candy-Thomasina Petrus is a woman of many talents. Known for her multifaceted vocal range and uncanny similarity to Billie Holiday, Thomasina has quickly become one of the premier vocalists on both Twin Cities stages and abroad. She performs accompanied by piano in a 45 minute set.

General admission, cabaret seating only. Coffman Memorial Union, 4th Floor.

For more information, visit http://northrop.umn.edu/events/somi-and-thomasina.

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Presented in conjunction with the U of M Dance Program Symposium, "Continuously Rich: Black Women in Cultural Production,'" Thu, Oct 21-Sat, Oct 23. dance.umn.edu. Presented with support from Campus Club.

Presented with support from the U of M Campus Club.

 

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