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Jazz88 & Patty Peterson Presents Minnesota Jazz Legends - 2025
In partnership with Jazz88, the Minnesota History Center, and the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, Patty Peterson presents Minnesota Jazz Legends—a series recognizing the pioneers of the Twin Cities jazz scene through concerts and radio specials. This event features live performances and intimate conversations, celebrating four honorees: drummer Jay Epstein, pianist and Walker West Music Academy founder Grant West, Dixieland trombonist Art Katzman, and the late, award-winning jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan.
This special concert will be held at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM. Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for MNHS Members, and $12 for ages 5–17. MNHS members and Jazz88 listener members save 20%. Purchase tickets online at Minnesota History Center or call 651-259-3015.
These jazz legends will share their musical journeys, showcasing their lasting contributions to Minnesota’s rich jazz legacy. They will be accompanied by the Phil Aaron Trio, featuring Phil Aaron (piano), Graydon Peterson (bass), and Phil Hey (drums).
On the significance of this annual event, Patty Peterson shares, “I love being a part of preserving the history of jazz in Minnesota. Celebrating these artists showcases how jazz remains a vital and thriving art form in our community and beyond.”
This performance will be recorded for a later broadcast and archived for on-demand listening at Jazz88.fm.
This production of Minnesota Jazz Legends is made possible through funding from the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. For more information, visit Jazz88.fm.
About the Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2991348-0
