Big Gigs: Arturo Sandoval, Kavyesh Kaviraj, Over the Rhine, C.J. Chenier

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Veteran Cuban jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval wraps up his two-night Minneapolis engagement.

JUL 10-11 • 6:30 & 8:30PM
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Born to musical parents (dad is a teacher, mom a singer) in the Asian country of Oman, Kaviraj was introduced to piano at age 2. After moving to the States in 2016, he played gigs with Wynton Marsalis and David Sanchez, among others. Now comes Kaviraj’s debut, “Fables,” on Shifting Paradigm Records, the Minneapolis based jazz label. Each composition has a story, or fable, behind it as the pianist blends jazz with his Indian and Middle Eastern roots. The Twin Cities pianist is joined by an all-star local cast including saxophonist Pete Whitman, trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim and the rhythm section of Jeff Bailey on bass and Kevin Washington on drums.

JUL 12 • 7PM
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Ohio-launched folk-rock duo Over the Rhine has recorded 15 studio albums in 35 years of touring.

JUL 13 • 7PM
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A big hit at the State Fair’s band shell last summer and a longtime favorite in Minnesota, zydeco music heir CJ Chenier and his Red Hot Louisiana Band return north from the swampy bayou after headlining La Fete de Marquette in Madison, Wis.

JUL 15 • 6:30 & 8:30PM
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