
Tues, 7/19 – Dirty Shorts Brass Band at Normandale Lake, Bloomington 7 PM.Sun, 7/17– LaValle Jazz Cats (Mini BB) at Highland Fest, 1974 Ford Pkwy– 3:30PM.Sat, 7/16 – Paul Mazzacona / Mazz Jazz Juggernaut at Town Green Amphitheater, Maple Groove – 7 PM.Thurs, 7/14–Tim Patrick and His Blue-Eyes Band, Augsburg Park (Richfield) –7 pm.Thurs, 7/14 – Red Rock Swing Band at Lakefront Park, Hudson WI – 7 PM.Wed, 7/13 – Jazz on the Prairie Big Band at The Village, Mendota Heights – 6:30 PM.Tues, 7/12 – Brio Brass Band at Central Park, Roseville – 7 PM.

Sat, 7/09 – Big Stoop Chamberlain Big Band at Anoka Riverfest – 12:30 PM.Thurs, 7/07 – Jazz on the Prairie Big Band at Salo Park, St Anthony Village – 7 PM.7/06 – Brio Brass Band at Market Fest, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan – 7 PM.Sun, 7/03 – Jazz on the Prairie Big Band at Round Lake Park, Eden Prairie – 5 PM.Mon, 7/31 – Moonlight Serenaders Big BandĬentennial Lakes Amphitheater, Edina – 7 PM.SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARKS Bend in the River Big Band, © Andrea Canter July 4, Roseville Big Band with the Rosetones Vocal Quartet Central Park, 2540 Lexington Ave, Roseville – 7:30 PM.July 4, Big Band Bang! Concert followed by fireworks !!! St Croix Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Andrew Walesch Pioneer Park, Stillwater – 7 PM.

He also has promoted big band music through his monthly e-mail of “Big Band Events.” We’re hoping to expand Jerry’s impact by publishing his monthly listing here on Jazz Police. Note: Jerry Swanberg has been the long-time voice of Minnesota Big Bands and continues to host “Big Band Scene” on KBEM radio.
