In the Press
Minnesota Bride Spotlight Blog
Courtney Burton was featured in recent Minnesota Bride Spotlight Blogs. Minnesota Bride asked its members to offer advice on how to create an unforgettable wedding experience for your guests. Courtney’s quote below can be found on tip #9 on the blog.
Courtney Burton featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune Newspaper
Ever wonder about encore careers? I recently had the opportunity to share about my "second act" with Sheryl Jean from the Star Tribune.
A Twin Cities Jazz Fest Preview on Almanac PBS Twin Cities
Dayna Martinez, Executive Director of Twin Cities Jazz Fest, included us in her segment on Almanac.
The segment aired live on PBS Twin Cities to promote the 2024 Twin Cities Jazz Fest. Dayna talked about the new venues this year and how the event extends beyond St. Paul.
Sidekick Theater Teams Up with the Minnesota Chamber Jazz Orchestra
On New Year’s Eve 2023, Sidekick Theater collaborated with the Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra to recreate the Rat Pack style of show business. Phil Nusbaum got together with Brian Pierce of the Sidekick Theater and Craig Thrane of the Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra.
Appearance in Chris Farrell's Series, Navigating Change
Courtney Burton recently appeared in MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell’s article: “How to Turn a Hobby into a Business”. With the tagline, “some people change plans after they retire; others make change itself their plan,” Courtney serves as an excellent example of the trend of the second-act entrepreneur.
MPR's Minnesota Now: Courtney Burton's Second Act
MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell has long reported on the economics of second-act entrepreneurs. He interviewed Courtney Burton, who is running two businesses in her encore, and joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what he learned.
KBEM Jazz88 Radio Interview | Holiday Show 2023
Phil Nusbaum for KBEM Jazz 88 radio speaks with Courtney Burton about the holiday songs she performs with the Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra. Courtney talks about the joy of performing music that brings families together during the holiday season.
Jazz88 KBEM Radio Interview | Holiday Show 2022
Craig Thrane of Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra and I met up with Phil Nusbaum to give a sneak preview of our Holiday Show, Mick Sterling Presents Chart House Live.
KBEM Jazz88 Radio Interview | Chart House Live - S'Wonderful
Courtney met up with Phil Nusbaum to give a sneak preview of our show, Mick Sterling Presents Chart House Live: S’Wonderful with Court’s in Session in 2022.
KBEM Jazz88 Radio Interview | Phil Nusbaum and George Maverick
How did we end up playing at The Chart House?
George Maverick, owner of The Chart House and Courtney Burton were interviewed by Phil Nusbaum of KBEM Jazz88. We talked about how Court's in Session first came about playing at The Chart House, our favorite tunes and more!
Behind the Mic Interview with Alton Accola
Have you ever wondered how to simultaneously balance your full-time career and your creative expression? Hear how I aligned my values, visions, and dreams.
About Singing Jazz | Podcast Part 2
Phil and Courtney discuss the beauty of performing in a "listening room," where the audience is there to soak in all the lushness of the music with limited distractions. Courtney shares the experience the audience will have being part of a live recording event.
About Singing Jazz | Podcast Part 1
KBEM Jazz 88.5 FM's Phil Nusbaum interviewed Courtney Burton as a promotional spot before Court's In Session performed at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis, MN. In this interview, Courtney shares her thoughts on how being the vocalist for Beasley's Big Band offers excellent training as a vocalist and how different it is from fronting her jazz combo Court's In Session.