Bruce Henry: The Music of Curtis Mayfield
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The tribute mania that has run rampant through the local club scene finally produces a pairing that feels like it...
Sep 20
Michael Feinstein + Ranky Tanky + Donna Grantis + Candy Dulfer
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The cabaret king has been an assistant to Ira Gershwin, prolific recording artist, pops conductor, educator, NPR radio host, proprietor...
Sep 19
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