One of the most revered venues in the Twin Cities, The Dakota continues to thrive in downtown Minneapolis, featuring many of the nation’s top music acts and a good portion are jazz legends and rising stars. Among the bookings for February:
February 6, Joshua Redman Group with Gabrielle Cavassa (6:30 and 8:30 pm). Touring in celebration of his latest recording, the award-winning saxophonist brings his band featuring vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa to the Dakota, with Paul Cornish, Phillip Norris and Nazir Ebo.
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February 17, Bruce Henry’s “Watch That Star “(7 pm). Returning to his former home territory, Chicago-based baritone Bruce Henry shows off not only his vocal chops, but his talents as teacher and storyteller in his show “Watch That Star,” a journey through African American history and culture.
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February 24, Kenny Garrett (6:30 pm and 8:30 pm). Internationally acclaimed alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett returns to The Dakota with a flaming sextet.
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By: Andrea Canter
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