Grammy winner Black Violin will string together classical and hip-hop music over two nights at the Dakota.
BLACK VIOLIN: FULL CIRCLE TOUR
APR 23 • 7PM
APR 24 • 6:30 & 9PM
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The current incarnation of Bob Marley’s old band the Wailers is led by Aston Barrett Jr., son of the group’s former Marley-era bassist and bandleader.
THE WAILERS
APR 26 • 6 & 8:30PM
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On back-to back nights, the Dakota is welcoming two outstanding jazz pianists, one an esteemed veteran, the other a rising newcomer. Valdés, 84, the remarkable Cuban American mainstay, has been coming to the Dakota since its days in St. Paul. He has collected seven Grammys and seven Latin Grammys as well as being named NEA Jazz Master 2025. Valdés will be performing with his Royal Quartet in Minneapolis. Rodriguez, 27, was a child prodigy who was gigging in clubs in his native New York at age 11. The versatile musician has worked with Wu-Tang Clan, Wynton Marsalis and Meshell Ndegeocello, among others. When accompanying vocalist José James at the Dakota a couple of years ago, the pianist practically stole the show. In 2024, Rodriguez released his most recent album for Verve, “Evergreen.”
JULIUS RODRIGUEZ
APR 27 • 7PM
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CHUCHO VALDÉS ROYAL QUARTET
Feat. Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez
APR 28 • 7 & 9PM
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Indonesian jazz piano wunderkind Joey Alexander, now 22 and who released his debut at age 11, is back at the Dakota.