Spring jazz in the Twin Cities is typically both abundant and fabulous—perhaps, intentionally or not, a great build-up to our annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival, this year June 21-22. May started out with another First Wednesday Solo Piano night at Jazz Central Studios. Prologue: Twin Cities Jazz in JuneIt’s Jazz Fest month, and under new leadership (Executive Director Dayna Martinez) and a handful of new venues, the 2024 Twin Cities Jazz Festival (June 21-22) promises to continue the long tradition of one of the musical best and most accessible jazz festivals in the Midwest, and beyond. Also June 5, enjoy an evening of intimate piano with Joe Strachan for Jazz Central’s monthly solo piano night. And looking ahead to JulyMy annual recommendation—the Iowa City Jazz Festival, a bit later than usual this year with a midweek July 4.