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Kelly Blau

A young man with curly hair and glasses playing an electric guitar outdoors.

Guitar

Kelly Blau is an accomplished jazz guitarist and concert coordinator based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. He is known for a unique playing style that blends jazz, blues, and bluegrass music.

Musical Style and Background

  • Influences: His guitar work is heavily inspired by jazz guitar icons like John Scofield and Julian Lage.

  • Early Start: He began playing blues and jazz at a very young age. He built his experience by performing in college jazz ensembles and indie bands across southern Minnesota.

  • Collaborations: In addition to playing solo jazz, he frequently collaborates as a guitarist for regional singer-songwriters such as Lydia Liza and Rachel Hanson.

Career and Community Work

  • Concert Coordinator: He serves as the Concert Coordinator for the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Minnesota, where he helps manage live music events and community arts programming.

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