The live streaming  of the 2023 Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Day 1,  will start 6:00PM central time with Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet.  This will be followed by Paquito D’Rivera and the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience  starting at 8:30PM.   There will be a break between sets to reset the stage that will include interview and other performances, so don't go anywhere!

6PM CT - Camille Thurman is an accomplished composer, esteemed saxophonist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition. She is known for her distinct musical approach to classic and original repertoire that highlights her chops as both a powerhouse singer and instrumentalist.

The New York City native was the first woman in 30 years to tour and perform full time internationally with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra as a saxophonist/woodwindist (2018-2020 season). A respected bandleader, she has headlined numerous notable concert venues and jazz festivals around the world including the Kennedy Center and Alice Tully Hall. She shares her talent around the globe as a selected U.S. Cultural Ambassador.

Havana-born clarinet player, saxophonist and composer, Paquito D’Rivera, defies categorization. He has recorded more than 30 solo albums and is celebrated for his artistry in Latin jazz, rock, traditional Cuban, and classical music. Among his honors are 14 Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Carnegie Hall for his contributions to Latin music.

In 1988, he was a founding member of the United Nations Orchestra, a
15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespie to showcase the fusion of Latin and Caribbean influences with jazz

2023 Twin Cities Jazz Festival - Day 1, Presented by AARP MN