Ralph Alessi

Bassist and Bata drummer David Ambrosio, originally from the New York area, has been a vital component of New York's Jazz scene for more than 15 years. Read More

Combining jazz and Latin American rhythms is nothing new. Read More

Combining jazz and Latin American rhythms is nothing new. Read More

Co-presented with the Northrop's jazz series, last night's concert marked the Minnesota debut of Cuban percussionist Dafnis Prieto. Read More

Cuban-born and -educated drummer and composer Dafnis Prieto has increasingly made a name for himself since taking up residency in New York a decade ago. Read More

Each week, as I attempt the thorny task of choosing upcoming jazz events to write about, I'm mindful of how much live music happens in the Twin Cities. Read More