NO COVER 4:30pm Show
Dan Carpel and Chris Graham perform two sets of jazz standards and originals as a duo.
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Dan Carpel attended Berklee College of Music, where he was in the school’s Monterey Quartet. He was a member of Jason Palmer’s band throughout his time in town, and was a mainstay in their residency at Wally’s Jazz Cafe. His time out east also notably included playing in groups led by Godwin Louis, Noah Preminger, and Melissa Aldana. Since relocating to the Twin Cities, Carpel has regularly worked with Javi Santiago, Zacc Harris, and Abinnet Berhanu. He frequently performed with singer/guitarist Mary Cutrufello as well as Sonny Knight and the Lakers, and he recently became a part of Dylan Hicks’s Small Screens.
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Guitarist Chris Graham masterfully interweaves tradition and future. While rooted in the rich legacy of jazz and blues music, his playing continues to knock on the door of new possibilities. His live performances are an exploration of freedom and interplay that are always in service to the music.
As a collaborator, Graham has shared the stage with a diverse array of Twin Cities artists, including Lucy Michelle, Javier Santiago, Ted Olsen, Aaron Hedenstrom, Miguel Hurtado, Chris Bates, and Adam Harder Nussbaum. These opportunities have not only expanded Graham’s musical horizons but also showcased his adaptability and versatility as an instrumentalist.
