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GMG_DAKOTA

George Maurer Group featured in public television series about regional artists who have made an impact

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 [...]

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80s

Minneapolis composer/performer George Maurer, Paynesville band director Ken Vork help Minnesota Orchestra rewind to the ’80s

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 [...]

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Wayward

Minneapolis composer/performer George Maurer releases new CD that takes listeners along on his wayward musical journey

Oct. 13, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS — Buckle up and get ready for an auditory adventure. Minneapolis-based composer and performer George Maurer displays his diverse array of musical styles on his new compilation of 12 original compositions, “Songs from the Wayward Journey: The Nicollet Island Compositions Volume 1.” It’s a journey in that Maurer [...]

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