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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide Magazine\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett/2025-10-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide Magazine\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett/2025-10-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:“fresh and classic at the same time” – Jon Bream\, Star Tribune\n  \nSinger/pianist Andrew Walesch encapsulates the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy\, like many before him. Leading his all-star big band\, showman Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes tradition and makes it his own. With this ten-piece band\, Walesch embodies both a traditionalist and an iconoclast with his jazz-bent Sinatra revue. \nWalesch is busy and versatile. Here\, he composes and arranges\, appearing in settings ranging from solo artist to big band. Moreover\, this St. Cloud native is as respectful of his predecessors as he is ready to chart a new course. Andrew routinely jams venues all over the Midwest and beyond with a uniquely cross-generational audience. Walesch’s fans include jazz enthusiasts of a certain age\, as well as a younger crowd compelled by his down-home insouciance. Also\, all are drawn in by the knowing irreverence of a tried-and-true American nightclub entertainer. \n“Although they are my idols\, I don’t attempt to imitate the great pop and jazz artists of the 50s and ’60s\,” says Andrew\, “but I go for broke when we do our shows – vocally and musically – which is what they all did best and why they were in a class of their own.” \nHe possesses fine vocal and piano chops\, along with a keen sensibility to find and interpret a great lyric. These have led to some great opportunities for Walesch. He has appeared on the nationally syndicated NPR broadcast Mountain Stage. Additionally\, he performed at the 33rd Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. \nWalesch resides in Phoenix\, AZ\, where he has been elected as the new Artistic Director for the world-famous Musical Instrument Museum. \nRecommended for fans of Michael Bublé\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Kurt Elling and Diana Krall.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sinatra-my-way-with-andrew-walesch-his-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:“the best organ trio of the last decade.” – New York Times\n  \n\nNew York Times described Larry Goldings\, Peter Bernstein\, and Bill Stewart as “the best organ trio of the last decade.” The trio\, which has played together for over thirty years\, is recognized for charting new ground. Here\, they do this through synergistic playing and thoughtful music. Moreover\, they display their distinctive sound on over a dozen recordings. Additionally\, they sound at home whether exploring the depths of jazz standards or playing their own original compositions. \nOf 2018’s Toy Tunes\, Downbeat said\, “The whole album subtly subverts organ-trio cliches\, offering not chicken-shack party stomps but instead some hip after-hours atmospherics”. \nLarry Goldings is hailed worldwide for his signature Hammond organ style and versatility on many keyboards. Moreover\, he has traversed not only the wide spectrum of jazz where he is perhaps best known\, but also the worlds of funk\, pop\, and electronic music. For example\, Goldings has worked closely with John Scofield\, Michael Brecker\, Jim Hall\, Maceo Parker\, and Madeleine Peyroux. Also\, Pat Metheny\, James Taylor\, and John Mayer. Jazz guitarist \nPeter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. There\, he contributed to over 200 recordings. As a leader\, Peter released twelve albums and a DVD. Further\, Bernstein was discovered by alto saxophone legend Lou Donaldson and was a crucial part of his final great band. \nDrummer/composer Bill Stewart made his name as the rhythmic force behind guitarist John Scofield. Now\, he is one of the most sought-after jazz drummers in the world. Also\, Stewart has toured extensively with Pat Metheny\, Maceo Parker\, Joe Lovano\, Joshua Redman\, Charlie Haden\, Joe Henderson and more. \nRecommended for fans of John Scofield\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Eric Harland and Pat Metheny.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/goldings-bernstein-stewart-organ-trio/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Moore By Four
DESCRIPTION:“Their high-energy stage presence\, distinctive voices\, close harmonies makes Moore By Four a must-see-and-hear.” – MinnPost\n  \nFeat. Sanford Moore\, Ginger Commodore\, Connie Evingson\, Dennis Spears\, and Ashley Commodore \nMoore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene upon their 1986 inception. There\, they started out at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold-out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan. Then\, they shared concert billing with Harry Connick\, Jr.\, Joe Williams\, Carmen McRae\, Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie. Further\, they performed at concert halls and jazz festivals around the world. They’ve sung for the U.S. Olympic Committee\, the Super Bowl\, the Minnesota Twins\, Vikings and Timberwolves. Also\, former President and Mrs. Clinton\, Mikhail and Raisa Gorbachev\, Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel\, the King and Queen of Sweden. Additionally\, they’ve played countless special events\, benefits\, corporate functions\, colleges and universities\, concert halls and festivals in the U.S.\, Europe and Japan.  \nThe harmonies put forth by the four vocalists immediately invoke thoughts of Manhattan Transfer. They do this with their precise vocal control and polish\, pulsating rhythms and innovative arrangements. However\, the individuals’ grounding in gospel\, jazz\, pop and theater provides a far broader range to the group’s musical offerings.  \nThe group’s repertoire\, arranged by Director Sanford Moore\, originally specialized in music from the swing era. Moreover\, it has broadened to also include contemporary jazz\, original compositions and new arrangements of great standards. They pull tunes from Broadway\, Hollywood and the Cotton Club period. Then\, they perform these songs in what has become known as the signature style of Moore By Four. \nRecommended for fans of Manhattan Transfer\, New York Voices\, The Four Freshmen and Take 6.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/moore-by-four-oct13-2025-tec-83450/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T230000
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SUMMARY:Terence Blanchard
DESCRIPTION:“Blanchard’s body of work is one of the broadest and most imposing of any living jazz musician.” — New York Times\n  \nEight Grammy Awards\nTwo Emmy Nominations\nTwo Oscar Nominations\n2024 NEA Jazz Master \nTerence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning painful American tragedies – past and present. A true Renaissance man\, Blanchard stands tall as one of jazz’s most-esteemed trumpeters. Moreover\, he defies expectations by creating a spectrum of artistic pursuits. Boundary-breaking and genre-defying\, Blanchard is recognized globally as a dazzling soloist and a prolific composer. Additionally\, he has written for film\, television\, opera\, Broadway\, orchestras and for his own ensembles. In fact\, leading theater magazine TheaterMania recently cited Blanchard as “the most exciting American composer working in opera today.”  \nBlanchard is an eight-time Grammy winner and twice Oscar-nominated film composer. In 2022\, he became only the second African American composer to be nominated twice for an Oscar in the original score category. There\, he duplicated Quincy Jones’ feat from 1967’s In Cold Blood and 1985’s The Color Purple. Blanchard’s work has placed him at the forefront of giving voice to human rights\, civil rights\, and racial injustice. Further\, this includes the 2015 album Breathless\, an elegy for Eric Garner\, who was killed by police. Garner’s words\, “I can’t breathe\,” became a civil rights rallying cry.  \nBlanchard is also heralded as a two-time opera composer. His Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered at the Metropolitan Opera to open their 2021-22 season. Here\, it became the first opera by an African American composer to premiere at the Met in its 138-year history. The recording of those performances received a Grammy award for Best Opera Recording. Furthermore\, The New York Times heralded Fire as “inspiring\,” “subtly powerful” and “a bold affecting adaptation of Charles Blow’s work.” \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Art Blakey\, Joshua Redman and Esperanza Spalding. \n📸: Cedric Angeles
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/terence-blanchard/2025-10-09/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Terence Blanchard
DESCRIPTION:“Blanchard’s body of work is one of the broadest and most imposing of any living jazz musician.” — New York Times\n  \nEight Grammy Awards\nTwo Emmy Nominations\nTwo Oscar Nominations\n2024 NEA Jazz Master \nTerence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning painful American tragedies – past and present. A true Renaissance man\, Blanchard stands tall as one of jazz’s most-esteemed trumpeters. Moreover\, he defies expectations by creating a spectrum of artistic pursuits. Boundary-breaking and genre-defying\, Blanchard is recognized globally as a dazzling soloist and a prolific composer. Additionally\, he has written for film\, television\, opera\, Broadway\, orchestras and for his own ensembles. In fact\, leading theater magazine TheaterMania recently cited Blanchard as “the most exciting American composer working in opera today.”  \nBlanchard is an eight-time Grammy winner and twice Oscar-nominated film composer. In 2022\, he became only the second African American composer to be nominated twice for an Oscar in the original score category. There\, he duplicated Quincy Jones’ feat from 1967’s In Cold Blood and 1985’s The Color Purple. Blanchard’s work has placed him at the forefront of giving voice to human rights\, civil rights\, and racial injustice. Further\, this includes the 2015 album Breathless\, an elegy for Eric Garner\, who was killed by police. Garner’s words\, “I can’t breathe\,” became a civil rights rallying cry.  \nBlanchard is also heralded as a two-time opera composer. His Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered at the Metropolitan Opera to open their 2021-22 season. Here\, it became the first opera by an African American composer to premiere at the Met in its 138-year history. The recording of those performances received a Grammy award for Best Opera Recording. Furthermore\, The New York Times heralded Fire as “inspiring\,” “subtly powerful” and “a bold affecting adaptation of Charles Blow’s work.” \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Art Blakey\, Joshua Redman and Esperanza Spalding. \n📸: Cedric Angeles
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/terence-blanchard/2025-10-09/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T230000
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SUMMARY:Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau
DESCRIPTION:“[Mehldau is] one of our greatest living pianists” – NPR\n“[McBride plays] fast-and-loose percussive subtlety and soul for days.” – Downbeat\n  \nTwo of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says\, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. He was one of the first people I met when I moved to NYC in 1989\, and it continues to be an uplifting experience every time we play together.”  \nNamed “one of our greatest living pianists” by NPR\, Brad Mehldau says\, “It is a dream come true to play with Christian in this duo setting. Playing with Christian\, especially in this configuration\, is both joyful and daunting all at once. His level of sophistication and swing\, of emotional power and grace\, is unsurpassed – not in the least on what he has achieved on his instrument\, but also as one of our strongest voices in the music more generally\, at the top of his game. I’m so honored to be on stage with him.”  \nThis long-term friendship and musical camaraderie has led to various collaborations through the years. These include albums MoodSwing (1994)\, RoundAgain (2020)\, and LongGone (2023) with Joshua Redman and Brian Blade. Also\, trio tour dates with drummer Marcus Gilmore. Further\, a recent duo performance at the Big Ears Festival that had the crowd utterly captivated. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Keith Jarrett\, The Bad Plus and John Scofield.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/christian-mcbride-brad-mehldau/2025-10-08/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T210000
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SUMMARY:Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau
DESCRIPTION:“[Mehldau is] one of our greatest living pianists” – NPR\n“[McBride plays] fast-and-loose percussive subtlety and soul for days.” – Downbeat\n  \nTwo of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says\, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. He was one of the first people I met when I moved to NYC in 1989\, and it continues to be an uplifting experience every time we play together.”  \nNamed “one of our greatest living pianists” by NPR\, Brad Mehldau says\, “It is a dream come true to play with Christian in this duo setting. Playing with Christian\, especially in this configuration\, is both joyful and daunting all at once. His level of sophistication and swing\, of emotional power and grace\, is unsurpassed – not in the least on what he has achieved on his instrument\, but also as one of our strongest voices in the music more generally\, at the top of his game. I’m so honored to be on stage with him.”  \nThis long-term friendship and musical camaraderie has led to various collaborations through the years. These include albums MoodSwing (1994)\, RoundAgain (2020)\, and LongGone (2023) with Joshua Redman and Brian Blade. Also\, trio tour dates with drummer Marcus Gilmore. Further\, a recent duo performance at the Big Ears Festival that had the crowd utterly captivated. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Keith Jarrett\, The Bad Plus and John Scofield.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/christian-mcbride-brad-mehldau/2025-10-08/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250908T220116Z
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SUMMARY:Brad Mehldau - Solo
DESCRIPTION:“Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years” – The New York Times\n  \nOne of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano\, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path. Here\, he embodies the essence of jazz exploration\, classical romanticism and pop allure. Mehldau has garnered critical acclaim as a bandleader\, and major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny\, Renee Fleming\, and Joshua Redman. Furthermore\, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. His forays into melding musical idioms have seen brilliant reworkings of songs by contemporary songwriters. He covers The Beatles\, Cole Porter\, Radiohead\, Paul Simon\, Gershwin and Nick Drake\, among others. Also\, he has earned recognition for the ever-evolving breadth of his own significant catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and classical training\, “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years”. (The New York Times) \nMehldau’s musical personality forms a dichotomy. He is first and foremost an improviser. He cherishes the surprise and wonder occurring from a spontaneous musical idea that is expressed directly\, in real time. But he also has a deep fascination for the formal architecture of music\, and it informs everything he plays. In his most inspired playing\, the actual structure of his musical thought serves as an expressive device. As he plays\, he listens to how ideas unwind\, and the order in which they reveal themselves. Each tune has a strongly felt narrative arch\, whether it expresses itself in a beginning\, an end\, or something left intentionally open-ended. The two sides of Mehldau’s personality—the improviser and the formalist—play off each other. Thus\, the effect is often something like controlled chaos. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, Herbie Hancock and Ahmad Jamal. \n📸: Yoshika Horita
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/brad-mehldau-solo-oct7-2025-tec-83386/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Scottie Miller Trio
DESCRIPTION:“A deeply soulful musician with a fearless mind and the heart of a hopeless romantic.” – WWOZ\, New Orleans\n  \nw/Dan Carpel\, bass & Greg Schutte\, drums \nSinger-songwriter-pianist Scottie Miller has toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Bo Diddley. Also\, Hal Leonard has published his work\, and inducted three times into The Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame. Ruthie Foster and The Blind Boys of Alabama have recorded his songs. \nBluebird Reviews named Miller Artist of the Year in 2023. This was in recognition of his outstanding poetry book and album Carnival Cocoon. He collaborated with Ruthie Foster on her latest album\, 2023’s Healing Time. This led to him gracing the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards\, where that album garnered a nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. (Scottie contributed to the title track and other songs on the album.) Furthermore\, the same album received nominations at the 2024 Blues Music Awards. There\, Scottie\, Hadden Sayers and Ruthie won the Song of the Year award for “What Kind of Fool.”  \nBorn in Minneapolis\, Scottie Miller began piano lessons at age six. This became the start of a long and vibrant career in music and the arts. * At its core\, his music is rooted in the vulnerability of the singer-songwriter tradition: raw lyrics\, expressive vocals\, and melodies that resonate long after the last note. But what sets Scottie apart is the way these intimate songs expand into something cinematic — incorporating string arrangements\, ambient atmospheres\, acoustic bass\, guitar\, and dynamic drums\, all carefully woven into a cohesive\, immersive experience. \nFrom a lifetime spent on the road\, on the stage and in the recording studio\, his lyrics convey a cathartic approach to writing. “If you can tell me how you do it\, maybe I can find a better way to cope.” \nRecommended for fans of Mose Allison\, Ruthie Foster\, Eric Bibb and Dr. John.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/scottie-miller-trio-oct6-2025/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Cinematic Soul,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Ginger Commodore sings Songs of Love\, Unity & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:“Ginger possesses some of the sweetest and most clarion pipes in town.” – City Pages Commodore\n  \nA member of the Midwest music scene for many years\, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to the Dakota stage. Classically trained\, gospel-influenced\, and jazz-inspired\, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her unique delivery. \nRecommended for fans of Lizz Wright\, Cassandra Wilson\, Anita Baker and Oleta Adams.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ginger-commodore-sings-songs-of-love-unity-celebration-oct5-2025/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T213016Z
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SUMMARY:Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
DESCRIPTION:“Happy music… honest and uplifting” – New York Times\n  \nGet ready for a very special evening with Herb Alpert and his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember. 2025 will mark the sixtieth anniversary of the iconic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs. “The Lonely Bull”\, “Spanish Flea”\, “Taste of Honey”\, “Mexican Shuffle”\, “Tijuana Taxi”\, “This Guy’s In Love With You”\, “What Now My Love”\, “Zorba the Greek”\, “Ladyfingers”\, “Rise” and many other delights. Further\, the show features a giant video screen. There\, hundreds of classic photos\, videos\, art and various memorabilia from Herb’s music career will be displayed. \nA legendary trumpet player\, Herb Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five Number One hits. Additionally\, he has nine Grammy Awards\, fifteen Gold albums\, fourteen Platinum albums and has sold over 72 million records worldwide. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the limelight\, at one point outselling The Beatles two to one. In 1966\, they achieved the remarkable feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Billboard Top Ten. Furthermore\, they had five in the Top Twenty. Alpert is also the only artist who has had a Number One instrumental (“Rise”) and a Number One vocal record (“This Guy’s In Love With You”).  \nIn 2016 the Herb Alpert Presents record label released forty deluxe re-masters of the entire TJB catalogue. Additionally\, they released all of Herb’s solo albums from the ‘70s\, ‘80s and ‘90s. In all\, Alpert has recorded fifty albums and produced records for many other artists.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/herb-alpert-the-tijuana-brass/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250908T152344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T152224Z
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SUMMARY:Southside Aces: A Night in New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:“flawlessly replicate the sound of classic New Orleans” — Prairie Uprising\n  \nSouthside Aces are celebrating twenty years of performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to a century’s worth of New Orleans jazz.  \nThe band first began as the brainchild of clarinetist Tony Balluff and sousaphone player Erik Jacobson. Their whispers and rumors materialized in Tony’s foyer in South Minneapolis\, in August 2003. Since their first gig on a flatbed truck in Apple Valley\, the Aces have released eight albums\, including their most recent —2022’s Minneapolis Bump— fifteen original songs inspired by the Jazz Age. \nIn New Orleans\, the jazz tradition thrives off a wide array of styles. The Aces possess a diverse repertoire\, with a roll call that includes the names of Louis Armstrong\, Jelly Roll Morton\, Hoagy Carmichael\, Duke Ellington\, and Bix Beiderbecke. Plus Crescent City classics like “Bourbon Street Parade”\, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”\, and “St. James Infirmary”. And let’s not forget the funky rhythms of brass band powerhouses like “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” and “Palm Court Strut”! \nThe Southside Aces have performed at Dakota\, Icehouse\, Crooners Supper Club\, Vieux Carre\, Twin Cities Jazz Fest\, Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival\, and Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest\, to name a few. They’ve driven dancers to a frenzy at national dance competitions and led second-line parades through the streets of the Twin Cities. And they’ve played events in Denver\, Omaha\, Chicago\, Des Moines\, and all across the great state of Minnesota — which\, if you’re keeping score\, makes them a “territory band.”  \nRecommended for fans of Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Tuba Skinny\, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller. \n📸: Paul Udstrand
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/southside-aces-a-night-in-new-orleans/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250908T152311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T212523Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Sparks\, Tom Lieberman & Ben Abrahamson
DESCRIPTION:“He’s one of the best musicians I know” – Leo Kottke\n  \nA special show of duos\, celebrating the versatility and dynamic range of the acoustic guitar! Guitar guru Tim Sparks will play a set with jazz and flamenco rising star Ben Abrahamson. Then\, he will play a set with folk blues guitarist and longtime Rio Nido bandmate Tom Lieberman.  \nTim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground-breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Equally at home with country\, blues\, jazz or global music\, Sparks’s extraordinary ability has earned him an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today. \nBen Abrahamson is a fresh\, dynamic voice on the acoustic guitar. His compositions evoke the dexterity of flamenco and the harmonic storytelling of jazz. His passion for flamenco guitar drove him to Taller de Músics School of Music in Barcelona. There\, he studied under Juan Ramón Caro. He has composed works for the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet\, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre\, Mac Jazz big band\, and more. Furthermore\, Ben has shared the stage with mentors like Michael and Tony Hauser\, Susana di Palma\, La Conja\, and Chuscales.  \nAs creative director and producer\, Tom Lieberman has contributed to productions that have received numerous awards of distinction. As a guitarist\, Tom has performed all over the country\, including a ten-year run on A Prairie Home Companion (he was replaced by Chet Atkins). In addition to Rio Nido\, Tom performs both as a solo artist\, and with his group\, Tommy & The Liebermen. His 2013 album\, Common Denominator\, made Star Tribune’s Top Ten list for the year. It was described as “bluesy\, simmering\, profoundly philosophical” and “a charming\, eclectic album of original songs.” \nRecommended for fans of Leo Kottke\, Marc Ribot\, Bill Frisell and Rio Nido. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tim-sparks/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T222855Z
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SUMMARY:Hiromi's Sonicwonder
DESCRIPTION:“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times\n  \nJazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process\, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore\, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views. She also had the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She won the 2024 Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy). Finally\, a Grammy award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is — to borrow a descriptor The New Yorker favored — “dazzling.” \nShe released Sonicwonderland in 2023\, debuting perhaps the most expressive\, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass\, Gene Coye on drums and trumpeter Adam O’Farrill\, the group furthered Hiromi’s distinctive musical alchemy. Here\, she melds the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion with classically rooted virtuosity\, entrancing funk\, pop flourishes and\, through O’Farrill’s trumpet\, acoustic jazz’s state of the art. \nThe album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromi’s mastery as a live entertainer. As The Guardian noted\, “Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromi’s onstage exuberance.” \nBut that was only the beginning. \nSonicwonder has continued to tour and work together consistently\, advancing their deep chemistry and fearless sense of interplay. The results can be heard on Hiromi’s new album\, 2025’s Out There. Here\, the group’s powerful rapport meets the pianist’s astonishing abilities as a composer on equal footing. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, Keith Jarrett\, Herbie Hancock and Weather Report. \n📸: Mitsuru Nishimura
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/hiromis-sonicwonder/2025-09-29/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T222855Z
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SUMMARY:Hiromi's Sonicwonder
DESCRIPTION:“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times\n  \nJazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process\, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore\, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views. She also had the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She won the 2024 Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy). Finally\, a Grammy award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is — to borrow a descriptor The New Yorker favored — “dazzling.” \nShe released Sonicwonderland in 2023\, debuting perhaps the most expressive\, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass\, Gene Coye on drums and trumpeter Adam O’Farrill\, the group furthered Hiromi’s distinctive musical alchemy. Here\, she melds the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion with classically rooted virtuosity\, entrancing funk\, pop flourishes and\, through O’Farrill’s trumpet\, acoustic jazz’s state of the art. \nThe album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromi’s mastery as a live entertainer. As The Guardian noted\, “Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromi’s onstage exuberance.” \nBut that was only the beginning. \nSonicwonder has continued to tour and work together consistently\, advancing their deep chemistry and fearless sense of interplay. The results can be heard on Hiromi’s new album\, 2025’s Out There. Here\, the group’s powerful rapport meets the pianist’s astonishing abilities as a composer on equal footing. \nRecommended for fans of Chick Corea\, Keith Jarrett\, Herbie Hancock and Weather Report. \n📸: Mitsuru Nishimura
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/hiromis-sonicwonder/2025-09-29/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250908T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T133837Z
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SUMMARY:Charanga Tropical with Havana Quartet.
DESCRIPTION:“a musical delight and a visual spectacle” – City Pages\n  \nFor the first time Charanga Tropical performs with Havana Quartet. Eleven musicians onstage. Amazing! Experience music is rich in harmony and melody\, fantastic for listening and superb for dancing. \nCharanga Tropical performs with an instrumentation that dates back to the roots of Cuban music featuring three violins\, vocalists\, and flute\, and sizzling Latin rhythm section. For this special evening at the Dakota\, the band will switch out its regular trio of strings for the incredible Havana Quartet. \nThe musicians of Havana Quartet met while at music conservatory in Cuba. After years of study and international tours the Quartet relocated to United States in 2023. The musicians combine the classical with the Cuban to create a sound that inspires visions of Old Havana at sunset. \nCharanga Tropical was founded in 2006. The band is the first and only North American ensemble ever to perform at Havana’s International Danzón Festival. Over eight hot summer days\, the group played at elegant dance halls\, grand theaters\, rural fiestas\, and on national Cuban radio. Charanga Tropical has released multiple CDs\, received critical acclaim\, and played major venues and festivals including Grant Park in Chicago and the Winnipeg Jazz Festival. \nFor this Dakota show\, for the first time\, these eleven musicians will all be onstage. Together Charanga Tropical with Havana Quartet will transport audiences to a Caribbean fall fiesta. ¡Vengan todos! \nRecommended for fans of Ray Barretto\, Willie Colón\, Machito and Orquesta Broadway.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/charanga-tropical-latin-sounds-of-summer-2/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250908T152142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T211416Z
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SUMMARY:Paris Nights
DESCRIPTION:“fantastic Django Reinhardt-inspired melodies” – Baby Blue Arts\n  \nThe Red Hot Django Peppers are a fiery Twin Cities–based hot club band. They are devoted to keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Also\, the group is led by guitarist Ryan Picone\, an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel. Also\, they feature the dynamic interplay of guitarist Ian Stenlund\, the soaring violin of Daniel Lentz\, and the driving pulse of bassist Sean Roderick. Together\, they create a sound that’s at once timeless and fresh\, blending dazzling virtuosity with irresistible swing. \nIn 2024\, The Peppers made history as one of the first hot club bands to play the legendary Blue Ox Festival. There\, they quickly became the talk of the festival. Their momentum continues in 2025 as they join an international lineup of world-class players at the prestigious Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest. \nThe Red Hot Django Peppers’ audience grows with each performance. Here\, they are not just torchbearers of Django’s legacy\, but innovators bringing new energy and excitement to hot club jazz. \nHot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improvisation – a group not to be missed. Experience a spontaneous\, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition. \nThe ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte\, plus the diverse guitar styling of Glen Helgeson. Also\, tasty\, refined bass work by acoustic bassist Steve Pikal and accomplished jazz drummer Jay Epstein.  \nHot Club Mania is the creation of longtime bandleader and guitar stylist Glen Helgeson. Helgeson is a true jazz ambassador\, bringing diverse styles to people\, and manifesting an unusual ability to write in those genres. \nRecommended for fans of Django Reinhardt\, Stephane Wrembel\, Dorado Schmitt and Bireli Lagrene.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/paris-nights/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250908T152141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T211233Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland
DESCRIPTION:“Sweet singer with a thrilling vibrato…” — Burlington Post\n  \n“Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland” is an energetic and exciting concert celebrating the music and showmanship of Judy Garland. Join Jennifer and her eleven-piece band\, including seven horns. Here\, she sweetly sails through Garland classics like “You Made Me Love You”\, “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart”. Also\, of course\, “Over the Rainbow”. \nRediscover the music and magic of the Judy Garland era as sung by Jennifer Grimm\, a similarly Minnesota-born artist. Also\, she grew up traveling and singing with her showbiz family\, bringing showmanship and love of entertainment throughout the region. \nSome of Jennifer’s credits include performing at Carnegie Hall\, and the Johnny Mercer Songbook Series at The Ordway. Also\, Steerage Song at the Fitzgerald Theater; earning the #2 spot on Aruba’s year-end top 100 countdown. She has performed in New York City with shining press in The Village Voice. Additionally\, she opened for Oleta Adams at the St. Vincent Blues Festival. Grimm was featured on Garrison Keillor’s (creator of A Prairie Home Companion) Rhubarb Show. She has also shared performance events with Huey Lewis and The News\, Michael Buble\, and Martina McBride. Then\, she starred in the Ordway’s production of My Way\, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Further\, she was the voice of the World Figure Skating Champions Tour theme song. \nRecommended for fans of Judy Garland\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughan and Julie Andrews.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jennifer-grimm-sings-judy-garland/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250908T152139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T211044Z
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SUMMARY:Natania & Ticket to Brasil
DESCRIPTION:Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist\, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of her native Brazil with American audiences. \nTicket To Brasil is a bossa nova\, samba and Brazilian jazz project founded by contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. The group has performed at many national and international jazz events and has opened for such renowned artists as Trio Brasileiro\, Brazilian singer Cibelle and American jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson. \nNatania Kamin – vocal Pavel Jany – guitar John Croarkin – sax/flute/harmonica Ted Godbout – piano Matt Senjem – bass Josue Alfaro – drums/vocal \nRecommended for fans of Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Joao Gilberto\, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 and Herb Alpert.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/natania-ticket-to-brasil-2/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153703Z
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SUMMARY:Keyon Harrold
DESCRIPTION:  \nAward-winning trumpeter\, vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer Keyon Harrold is touring in support of Grammy-nominated recording\, 2024’s Foreverland. This crossover album features a bevy of collaborators. These include British R&B vocalist Laura Mvula\, emerging young singer Malaya\, Common\, Robert Glasper and PJ Morton. \nHarrold first came into the international spotlight as the trumpet voice behind the Grammy-winning Don Cheadle film Miles Ahead. As a bandleader\, he creates a compelling new statement with a riveting mix of jazz\, Afrobeat\, soul\, spoken word\, hip-hop\, blues\, rock\, and American folk. Additionally\, as a soloist\, his distinctly warm trumpet sound simmers in the middle register. Here\, he creates drama without aggrandizing\, and mesmerizes live audiences with an emotionally charged concert presentation. Wynton Marsalis has stated “Keyon Harrold is the future of the trumpet”. \nIn addition to being one of the leading voices in jazz\, Harrold has collaborated with many hip-hop and pop artists. For example\, Snoop Dogg\, Jay Z\, Beyonce\, Rihanna\, Eminem\, Maxwell\, and Anthony Hamilton. Also\, rock legends Keith Richards and Jeff Beck. These experiences broadened his musical horizons beyond jazz to include funk\, Afrobeat\, R&B\, rock and roll\, and hip hop. \nHe is currently touring an ensemble that is making one of the strongest artistic statements of any musical group today. While rooted in jazz music\, the band freestyles and solos with authority and weaves the spectrum of African American music. Thus\, they create a sonic expression that can best be described as bop pop hip-hop jazz! \nRecommended for fans of Robert Glasper\, Roy Hargrove\, Marquis Hill and Theo Croker. \n \n📸: Kwafu Alston
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/keyon-harrold/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153701Z
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SUMMARY:Dominique Fils-Aimé
DESCRIPTION:  \nTwo-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé places the history of African American musical culture at the heart of her work. Based in Montreal\, she reflects on the social realities that have influenced the genres of blues\, jazz and soul. Moreover\, her trilogy highlights the history of African American music. Thus\, three albums in quick succession were inspired by soul icons such as Billie Holiday\, Nina Simone and Etta James. \n2018’s Nameless was about confronting historical silences and sorrows. This blues-tinged album has become an audiophile’s reference recording across the globe. Also\, the album’s success led to two sold-out shows at the 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival. Her second album Stay Tuned! was a call for revolution. Also\, It won the 2020 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Additionally\, it won the Félix prize for Best Jazz Album at the 2019 ADISQ Gala. Furthermore\, it was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize and featured among the nineteen best Canadian albums of 2019 by CBC. Dominique Fils-Aimé [FEES-em-AY] was also nominated that same year as Radio-Canada’s 2019-2020 “Revelation in Jazz”. \nIn 2021\, Dominique closed the final chapter of the trilogy with Three Little Words\, a call for reconciliation. Further\, the record received rave reviews in prestigious publications worldwide. Finally\, it claimed the Number One spot for best-selling album in Quebec and Number Two in Canada. On stage\, whether in Canada or Europe\, Dominique’s magnetic presence captivates the audience\, leading them on a transcendent journey. \nIn 2023’s Our Roots Run Deep\, Fils-Aimé frames her latest installment with a loose\, dreamlike narrative structure. It won the 2024 Juno for Best Jazz Vocal Album. \nRecommended for fans of Erykah Badu\, Gregory Porter\, Lianne La Havas and José James. \n\n \n📸: Jetro Emilcar
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dominique-fils-aime-2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153643Z
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SUMMARY:Tarbaby
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe three members of Tarbaby – pianist Orrin Evans\, bassist Eric Revis\, and drummer Nasheet Waits – share a long history together. There\, this dates to well before the formation of the trio. They share core beliefs about acknowledging the overarching tradition of the music while being true to one’s own story. Additionally\, they’re an ensemble of serious intentions and riotous humor\, intense spirit and fierce intellect\, passion and purpose. Here\, that all melds and collides in their provocative and risk-welcoming sound. \nThis eclectic power trio released two bold albums in 2024. You Think This America marks the first time Tarbaby has recorded an entire album strictly in piano trio format. Here\, this marks a first for a band whose career is marked by collaborations. They recorded the album live at New York’s Hunter College and mixed originals with wide-ranging covers. Further\, they play songs by Ornette Coleman\, David Murray\, Andrew Hill\, Sunny Murray\, and The Stylistics. \nA yet-to-be-titled studio release will follow later with several special guests. Joining the band are Philadelphia spoken word artist Ursula Rucker\, powerful saxophonist JD Allen\, and exploratory\, tightrope-walking saxophonist Bill McHenry. Also\, the pseudonymous “Prometheus Jenkins” (a few notes will suffice to identify the sax master behind the alias). \nRecommended for fans of Branford Marsalis\, The Bad Plus\, Jason Moran and Maurice Brown.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tarbaby/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153641Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Sidran
DESCRIPTION:  \nBen Sidran’s love of music has led to work as pianist\, singer-songwriter\, author\, record producer and music journalist. Also\, he has accomplished many other things in his sixty-year career. Further\, he acts as his own short-order cook\, juggling his own career and his projects. He has produced Steve Miller\, Mose Allison\, Diana Ross\, Boz Scaggs\, Phil Upchurch\, Tony Williams\, Jon Hendricks\, Richie Cole and Van Morrison. He recorded his most recent solo album\, 2024’s Rainmaker\, in France and features a collection of original songs. He channels today’s complexities through his “hipster” filter and demonstrates why he is indeed the “first ever existential jazz rapper”.  \nIt’s been a long and varied journey for Sidran. As a six-year-old in Racine\, Wisconsin\, he played boogie-woogie piano\, leaning into his jazz records\, “literally like an Eskimo huddled around a fire”. Then\, he would grow up to play boogie-woogie piano around the world. He may be better known in Europe and Japan than in America. Also\, this is a fact of life for most jazz musicians. Despite that\, Ben Sidran is an American success story. \nHe’s a jazz pianist of international renown\, lyricist of a rock classic\, award-winning national broadcaster\, record and video producer. Also\, he’s a scholar\, author\, journalist\, and father to a second-generation musical prodigy. Sidran makes your average Renaissance man look like a slacker. \nHe is joined by his longtime bandmates and collaborators\, Billy Peterson on bass and Leo Sidran (his son) on drums. Also\, featuring special guest Ricky Peterson on organ. \nRecommended for fans of Mose Allison\, Marcia Ball\, Dan Hicks and Joey DeFrancesco.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ben-sidran/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
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SUMMARY:Ozomatli - 30 Revolutions Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nIf the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack\, it would be Ozomatli. Since their formation in 1995\, the six-piece\, multi-genre band has been a cultural force. There\, they blend Latin\, hip-hop\, funk\, reggae\, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that embodies the energy and diversity of L.A. In 2025\, Ozomatli celebrates an incredible milestone: thirty years of bringing their dynamic\, genre-defying music to audiences around the world. To mark the occasion\, Summer 2025 kicks off their 30 Revolutions Nationwide Tour. Thus\, this is a celebration of three decades of music\, community\, and culture. \nThe ensemble boasts six founding members. Asdru Sierra (vocals\, trumpet)\, Raul Pacheco (vocals\, guitars)\, Uli Bella (saxophone\, vocals)\, Wil-Dog Abers (bass)\, Jiro Yamaguchi (percussion)\, and Justin Poree (vocals\, percussion. Here\, they have remained true to their mantra: “We take you around the world through the heartbeat of Los Angeles.” Their music is a vibrant collision of styles. Further\, they draw from salsa\, dancehall\, cumbia\, samba\, funk\, merengue\, New Orleans second line\, Jamaican ragga\, and Indian raga. Also\, this eclecticism is at the heart of their sound\, resonating with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. \nAs they embark on their fourth decade\, Ozomatli stands as a symbol of Los Angeles’ past\, present\, and future. Here\, they are a band whose music is as multifaceted and vibrant as the city they call home. Here’s to thirty years of Ozomatli\, and the next chapter in their global musical journey. \nRecommended for fans of The Pharcyde\, Talib Kweli\, Santana and Jurassic 5. \n\n \n📸: Miguel “M.i.G.” Martinez \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ozomatli-30-revolutions-tour/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T203234Z
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SUMMARY:VIP EVENT: Ozomatli - 30 Revolutions Tour
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS NOT A TICKET TO THE SHOW:  \nVIP MEET AND GREET WILL BE SOLD DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST.  \nVIP upgrade- ONE MORE TIME \nLimited availability\nIncludes Opportunity to:\n\nOne premium reserved or general admission ticket (where applicable)\nEarly entry into the venue\nExclusive meet & greet with Ozomatli\nPersonal photograph with Ozomatli\nOzomatli tour poster; autographed\nExclusive VIP merchandise item\n10% discount on tour merchandise\nOfficial meet & greet laminate & lanyard\nPriority merchandise shopping\n\nA ticket to the show is not included with the VIP package. \nAll VIP guests are required to purchase the separate ticket to attend the VIP performance. VIP sales will end fourteen (14) days prior to performance\, or when the allotment sells out.General Admission Seating. Seating is limited. Prices for VIP Meet & Greet exclude A-Train membership benefits. Thank you—see you soon!\n\nThere is no Valet Service available for the VIP Meet and Greet. The Valet Service will begin at 5pm when doors open for the 5:30 pm show. \nHaving trouble?\nCall the box office at 612-332-5299 or email  boxoffice@dakotacooks.com \nAll Ticket Sales are Final. \nNo Refunds or Exchanges. \n\n  \n\n  \nIf the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack\, it would be Ozomatli. Since their formation in 1995\, the six-piece\, multi-genre band has been a cultural force. There\, they blend Latin\, hip-hop\, funk\, reggae\, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that embodies the energy and diversity of L.A. In 2025\, Ozomatli celebrates an incredible milestone: thirty years of bringing their dynamic\, genre-defying music to audiences around the world. To mark the occasion\, Summer 2025 kicks off their 30 Revolutions Nationwide Tour. Thus\, this is a celebration of three decades of music\, community\, and culture. \nThe ensemble boasts six founding members. Asdru Sierra (vocals\, trumpet)\, Raul Pacheco (vocals\, guitars)\, Uli Bella (saxophone\, vocals)\, Wil-Dog Abers (bass)\, Jiro Yamaguchi (percussion)\, and Justin Poree (vocals\, percussion. Here\, they have remained true to their mantra: “We take you around the world through the heartbeat of Los Angeles.” Their music is a vibrant collision of styles. Further\, they draw from salsa\, dancehall\, cumbia\, samba\, funk\, merengue\, New Orleans second line\, Jamaican ragga\, and Indian raga. Also\, this eclecticism is at the heart of their sound\, resonating with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. \nAs they embark on their fourth decade\, Ozomatli stands as a symbol of Los Angeles’ past\, present\, and future. Here\, they are a band whose music is as multifaceted and vibrant as the city they call home. Here’s to thirty years of Ozomatli\, and the next chapter in their global musical journey. \nRecommended for fans of The Pharcyde\, Talib Kweli\, Santana and Jurassic 5. \n\n \n📸: Miguel “M.i.G.” Martinez \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-ozomatli-30-revolutions-tour/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
CREATED:20250609T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T215658Z
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio
DESCRIPTION:  \nGuitarist/singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook\, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire. Here\, he includes the music of Paul McCartney\, Joni Mitchell\, Neil Young\, Tom Waits\, Antônio Carlos Jobim\, and The Beatles. In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer\, Pizzarelli has appeared on recordings for major pop names. For example\, Natalie Cole\, Kristin Chenoweth\, Tom Wopat\, Rickie Lee Jones and Dave Van Ronk. He has also worked with leading jazz artists such as Rosemary Clooney\, Ruby Braff\, and Johnny Frigo. Also\, Buddy DeFranco\, Harry Allen and of course his father Bucky Pizzarelli.  \nHe won a 2021 Grammy in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category as co-producer of James Taylor’s American Standard. A radio personality who got his start in 1984\, Pizzarelli co-hosts Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli alongside wife Jessica Molaskey. He has performed on popular national television shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\, Conan\, and Great Performances. Also\, the talk shows of Jay Leno\, David Letterman\, Regis Philbin and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. \nPizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to great songwriters and performers. These artists have helped to establish the Great American Songbook and the pop music canon. These include Nat King Cole\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul McCartney\, Richard Rodgers\, and Duke Ellington\, to name a few.  \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-3/2025-08-26/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052022
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Trio
DESCRIPTION:  \nGuitarist/singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook\, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire. Here\, he includes the music of Paul McCartney\, Joni Mitchell\, Neil Young\, Tom Waits\, Antônio Carlos Jobim\, and The Beatles. In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer\, Pizzarelli has appeared on recordings for major pop names. For example\, Natalie Cole\, Kristin Chenoweth\, Tom Wopat\, Rickie Lee Jones and Dave Van Ronk. He has also worked with leading jazz artists such as Rosemary Clooney\, Ruby Braff\, and Johnny Frigo. Also\, Buddy DeFranco\, Harry Allen and of course his father Bucky Pizzarelli.  \nHe won a 2021 Grammy in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category as co-producer of James Taylor’s American Standard. A radio personality who got his start in 1984\, Pizzarelli co-hosts Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli alongside wife Jessica Molaskey. He has performed on popular national television shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\, Conan\, and Great Performances. Also\, the talk shows of Jay Leno\, David Letterman\, Regis Philbin and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. \nPizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to great songwriters and performers. These artists have helped to establish the Great American Songbook and the pop music canon. These include Nat King Cole\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul McCartney\, Richard Rodgers\, and Duke Ellington\, to name a few.  \nRecommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli\, Frank Vignola\, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-3/2025-08-26/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T230000
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SUMMARY:Rebirth Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor almost four decades\, the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans. Further\, they are loved worldwide for their fiery live shows and rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition. Also\, they weave a tapestry that combines elements of jazz\, funk\, soul\, R&B. Then\, they incorporate more of the sounds from the streets they grew up on. Their sound has traveled from their legendary twenty-five-year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world. Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador. \nRebirth was founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier over thirty-five years ago. They began their career playing on the sidewalks of the French Quarter and quickly landed gigs at second line parades. Those auspicious beginnings have led to thousands of shows to music aficionados everywhere\, including heads of state and royalty. \nThe band’s unique “soundtrack of New Orleans” has also garnered admiration from artists of all genres. They’ve shared the stage and collaborated with everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also\, Maceo Parker\, Green Day\, U2\, James Brown\, 311\, G-Love\, MuteMath\, Juvenile\, Train\, Big Freedia\, Ani DiFranco\, and Galactic. Further\, Allen Toussaint\, Neville Brothers\, Quincy Jones and Trombone Shorty. \nRecommended for fans of Trombone Shorty\, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band\, Kermit Ruffins and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rebirth-brass-band-14/2025-08-21/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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