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SUMMARY:Kinga Głyk
DESCRIPTION:“Kinga Głyk is leading the vanguard of musicians taking jazz to the mainstream” – Guitar World\n  \nKinga Głyk is a bassist and composer with a distinctive funk-driven sound. Also\, she has quickly become one of the most compelling voices of the new jazz generation. She has released five original albums: Rejestracja\, Happy Birthday\, Dream\, Feelings and Real Life. An artist rooted in improvisation\, she blends jazz with a modern\, electronic groove. Moreover\, she has performed on many notable European stages\, including the North Sea Jazz Festival. Additionally\, she has played Blue Note Rio de Janeiro\, all the way to the islands of Japan and Expo Osaka. Kinga is inspired by sounds and people who don’t always speak the same language. However\, as she says herself: “Music can be interesting and powerful enough to move the heart\, even if there are no words.” \nHer track “Joy Joy” has amassed over 1.5 million views on YouTube. Further\, her bass arrangement of “Tears in Heaven” has reached an impressive 20 million. Here\, this is clear proof that Kinga’s music resonates with listeners around the globe. Discover it for yourself at one of her upcoming concerts. \nRecommended for fans of Mark Lettieri\, Nate Smith\, Mohini Dey and Victor Wooten. \n📸: Róża Kadi \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kinga-glyk-jun15-2026/
CATEGORIES:Funk,Jazz
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SUMMARY:BZ3 Organ Trio: Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis-based funk-soul-jazz powerhouse BZ3 Organ Trio is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated second album\, Note Salad. Here\, the album features the synergistic talents of organist Brian Ziemniak\, guitarist David Feily\, and drummer Kevin Washington. Furthermore\, the new record serves up a masterful blend of deep-pocket grooves\, complex progressive-rock-tinged arrangements\, and explosive jazz improvisation. \nThe album features Dr. Mambo’s Combo legendary vocalist Margaret Cox. There\, she joins the band for an explosive run through of Aretha Franklin’s “Baby I Love You”. Additionally\, Mint Condition’s Stokley Williams adds steel drum and percussion to the simmering groove of their original “Magic Carpet”.  \nRecommended for fans of Jimmy Smith\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Jack McDuff and Dr. Lonnie Smith.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/bz3-organ-trio-album-release-show-jul9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Funk,Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:St. Paul Peterson: Funk Friday
DESCRIPTION:Effortlessly spanning funk\, soul\, jazz\, rock and improvisational groove.\n  \nFor six years\, Funk Friday has quietly built a global following of fans and incredible musicians—one minute at a time. Created by St. Paul Peterson\, the series has become a space where world-class players connect\, collaborate\, and push the music forward. \nOn July 17\, that energy lands at the Dakota. Here\, experience an intimate\, one-night gathering of players with deep musical lineage and modern sensibility. Moreover\, St. Paul brings the spirit of Funk Friday off the screen and into the room. \nAdditionally\, the evening features an all-star collective of musicians with deep ties across iconic artists and eras. Thus\, these artists have worked with Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Daryl Hall\, Michael Jackson\, Prince\, Janet Jackson\, and Mint Condition. Also\, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis\, Fleetwood Mac\, Keith Urban\, and The New Power Generation. \nSpecial guests include legendary percussionist Lenny Castro (Toto\, Fleetwood Mac; collaborations with Adele\, Stevie Nicks\, and Eric Clapton. Additionally\, credits on iconic recordings including “Africa” and “Tears in Heaven”).  \nAdditional guests to be announced. \nThis performance is presented in support of Free Guitars 4 Kids\, helping provide instruments and access to music education for young musicians. \nRecommended for fans of Prince\, Morris Day & The Time\, and Eric Gales\, George Benson.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/st-paul-peterson-funk-friday-jul17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Funk,R&B
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