Sept. 13–15 — The 24th Annual Selby Ave. JazzFest starts Friday at the Walker West Music Academy with a masterclass about jazz, the way it’s changing and how to shape sound for the future.
Join Grammy-winners Kris Johnson and Qmillion Riddim, along with the boundary-pushing ensemble Room3Jazz, for a three-hour class exploring how jazz is evolving through genre-blending influences. The class will also give musicians tips on how to deliver that sound through live performance, arranging, production, sound design, and improvisation.
On Saturday, enjoy a full day of music, dance, and community — featuring kid-friendly activities and a flash mob open to all. There will also be a plethora of live performances with a lineup that includes Brooklyn native Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles and The Yuko Mabuchi Trio. There will also be performances from two Twin Cities–based groups: HEYARLO and Brio Brass.
The groovy weekend wraps up on Sunday with a masterclass from Henry. (Anika Besst)
