Brian Blade + Life Cycles
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One of the most esteemed and beloved drummers in jazz today, Blade joins with Rogerio Boccato on percussion, Jon Cowherd...
Sep 19
Donna Grantis
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As a young Canadian guitarist, Donna Grantis dreamed of jamming with Prince. This dream actually came true: one day, out...
Sep 18
Toko Telo
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The Dakota’s determined march away from a predominantly jazz menu is more easily forgiven when the venue offers up programming...
Sep 15
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Sep 5
Pat Metheny Side-Eye
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Virtuoso jazz guitarist Pat Metheny’s career stretches back to the ’70s and encompasses popular infusions of rock and folk, eclectic...
Sep 3
Eddie Palmieri + Pat Metheny Side-Eye
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Hoping to create awareness for the ongoing post-hurricane struggles of his homeland of Puerto Rico, the nine-time Grammy-winning pianist will...
Aug 29
Nachito Herrera and Habana Social Club
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Though he keeps coming up with new themes and concepts, Nachito plays the Dakota so regularly that it’s too easy...
Aug 26
Latin Jazz Series
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The Dakota has assembled a fascinating four nights of Latin jazz. Kicking it off will be two evenings of Minnesota’s...
Aug 23
Dobet Gnahoré + Irv Williams’ 100th Birthday
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Tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 13) Originally from Côte d’Ivoire, now based in France, Gnahoré was being compared to Miriam Makeba and...
Aug 13
Dobet Gnahoré
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Charismatic Côte d’Ivoire singer Dobet Gnahoré’s music defies borders, her lyrics often advocating for African unity and women’s rights. Drawing...
Aug 12