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George Maurer Group shows off depth, flair, versatility on new ‘Twisted’ live CD that celebrates label’s 25th anniversary

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…

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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…

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…