Bob James, Cecile McLorin Salvant, A Night For Nina & Madeleine Peyroux Featured in Star Tribune

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Bob James

Pioneering smooth jazz piano man Bob James is back for two nights.

BOB JAMES
SEP 3 • 7PM
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Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cécile McLorin Salvant

The acclaimed, adventurous jazz singer released her first orchestral album in June, “With Every Breath I Take,” delivering lush interpretations of “Sophisticated Lady,” “Lush Life” and some show tunes. The multiple Grammy winner is not touring with an orchestra, so don’t be surprised if Salvant focuses on material from 2025’s “Oh Snap,” a daring, eclectic self-portrait embracing pop, electronica, jazz and an a cappella snippet of the Commodores’ “Brick House.” Always recommended.

CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT
SEP 4 • 7 & 9PM
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A Night for Nina: The Cast of Nina Simone: Four Women Feat. Thomasina Petrus, Aimee K. Bryant, Rajané Katurah & Erin Willis

Nina Simone: Four Women featuring Thomasina Petrus, Aimee K. Bryant, Erin Willis and Kashimana.

A NIGHT FOR NINA: THE CAST OF NINA SIMONE – FOUR WOMEN
Feat. Thomasina Petrus, Aimee K. Bryant, Erin Willis & Kashimana
SEP 7 • 7PM
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Madeleine Peyroux

After making her mark as an interpreter of songs by Billie Holiday, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan and others, Peyroux released her first album of all self-penned material in 2024, the fetchingly eclectic “Let’s Walk.” Highlights are the dreamy “Blues for Heaven” and the understated but profound “How I Wish,” which ponders race, violence and the murder of George Floyd.

MADELEINE PEYROUX
SEP 8-10 • 7PM
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