Aug. 9, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS —The members of the George Maurer Group now have publicly acknowledged what their fans have known for years: They’re a bit twisted — beautifully, refreshingly twisted, like a citrus garnish in a musical martini. Their new live CD, aptly named “Twisted,” shows them at their kinetic best as…
July 7, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE George Maurer Group featured in public television series about regional artists who have made an impact MINNEAPOLIS —The stars of the Minnesota jazz stage are now being featured in all their improv glory on the small (or medium, or big) screen. PBS affiliate Pioneer Public Television is featuring the…
May 2, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS —Sweet dreams are made of this, at least for George Maurer and Ken Vork. Both make major contributions to the Minnesota Orchestra’s May 6 and 7 “’80s Rewind!” concerts. The show features a few firsts for Maurer, who serves as bandleader, vocal director and piano/keyboard player: His first…