Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa
RACKET CONCERT PICK
On his 2023 album, Where We Are, the celebrated Blue Note saxman recorded with a vocalist for the first time;...
Feb 6
The Lead Sheet: February Jazz in the Twin Cities
JAZZ POLICE FEATURE
One of the most revered venues in the Twin Cities, The Dakota continues to thrive in downtown Minneapolis, featuring many...
Feb 2
Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa “Where Are We” Tour
STAR TRIBUNE BIG GIG
Like his late tenor saxophonist father Dewey Redman, saxophonist Redman is a prolific jazz adventurer. In 30 years, he has...
Jan 31
Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa “Where Are We” Tour
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Concert Pick
February 6 at the Dakota, is the Joshua Redman Group featuring vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa. As part of the “Where Are...
Jan 30
Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
STAR TRIBUNE CRITICS' PICK
After joining Grammy-winning Gullah revivalists Ranky Tanky last year, this wondrous vocalist returns with her simpatico group, Grand Baton. A...
Jan 30
Kendrick Scott Talks Blue Note Records, Lessons from Legends Ahead of Anniversary Gigs
Music In Minnesota Interview
Photo by Kathleen Ambre A lot has changed over 85 years; technology evolves, society changes in a million ways,...
Jan 26
Vijay Iyer Trio + Shelby Lynne
STAR TRIBUNE'S 6 cool things in music this week
1 Vijay Iyer Trio, the Dakota. This inventive and celebrated jazz pianist mixed the melodic with the rhythmic and impressionistic,...
Jan 26
“All Dressed Up In Blue” – Keb’ Mo’ At The Dakota
Twin Cities Arts Reader Review
Keb’ Mo’ (full name: Kevin Roosevelt Moore) effortlessly crosses genres (blues, country, folk, Americana/roots) and has gained many honors along...
Jan 25
Sad and sultry Shelby Lynne seduces with Dusty Springfield songs
STAR TRIBUNE REVIEW
A music stand stood directly in front of singer Shelby Lynne Wednesday night at the Dakota nightclub in downtown Minneapolis....
Jan 25
Cécile McLorin Salvant
STAR TRIBUNE CRITICS' PICK
She is a modern-jazz marvel. The most esteemed jazz vocalist of her generation, the triple Grammy winner, 34, is a...
Jan 23