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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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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T210000
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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:20260430T065353
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
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:20260430T065353
CREATED:20250609T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153636Z
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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:20260430T065353
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:20260430T065353
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T210000
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
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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-14/2025-08-21/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
CREATED:20250609T175744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153605Z
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SUMMARY:Naturally 7
DESCRIPTION:  \nNaturally 7 is unlike any vocal ensemble you’ve ever heard. No less than Quincy Jones has called them “the best a cappella group in the world”! \nThey are known worldwide for their extensive tours with Michael Bublé and as guests with Coldplay and Diana Ross. Moreover\, the New York-based septet is a band in the classic sense. They create the sounds of guitars\, bass\, horns\, keyboards\, drums\, and other instruments through the power of their voices. Here\, they call their signature style “vocal play.” \nThe band was founded in 1999 by brothers Roger and Warren Thomas. Then\, the group’s approach was cemented after wins in regional and national a cappella competitions. However\, the Thomases were faced with a decision. Should the group continue to just be voices only\, or part of a traditional band? Their solution: “why not both?” \nThe group released their acclaimed debut\, Non-Fiction\, in 2000 – a release blending gospel\, soul\, and pop. Then\, over the past quarter century\, Naturally 7 have recorded a dozen albums. Additionally\, they have appeared along with Ludacris on the title track of Quincy Jones’ 2010 release Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. Furthermore\, they have performed on stages worldwide with Stevie Wonder\, Quincy Jones\, Sarah Connor\, Lionel Richie\, The Roots\, and more. \nRecommended for fans of Take 6\, Raul Midon\, Boyz II Men and Anthony Hamilton. \n \n📸: Nina Sieber
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/naturally-7/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
CREATED:20250609T175740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153358Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Monheit
DESCRIPTION:  \nJane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. Monheit has released many highly acclaimed solo albums\, garnering countless awards and accolades. Jane has been an extremely successful bandleader\, with over two decades of international touring. Also\, she has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians\, arrangers\, and producers in jazz.   \nDuring her childhood\, Jane studied woodwinds and piano\, performed in award-winning choirs\, and participated in community theater. Throughout all of this\, her focus remained on jazz\, especially her interpretation of the Songbook. Then\, at the age of twenty\, Jane placed second in the Thelonious Monk Competition\, now known as the Hancock Competition. Subsequently\, she graduated from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. This led to an incredible career trajectory\, catapulting Jane into the jazz stratosphere nearly overnight.   \nBy twenty-two\, Jane was working with legends like Tommy Flanagan\, Ron Carter\, and Kenny Barron\, recording albums and touring the planet. Then\, there were collaborations with countless jazz luminaries. Moreover\, she’s worked with Terence Blanchard\, Ivan Lins\, Tom Harrell\, John Pizzarelli\, Christian McBride\, Vince Mendoza\, Jorge Calandrelli and more. Television appearances followed\, including David Letterman\, Conan O’Brien\, CBS Sunday Morning\, Good Morning America\, The Tonight Show and The View. Also\, she appeared on many popular international talk shows. Additionally\, Jane’s music has been featured on several successful film soundtracks\, including Sky Captain and the World Of Tomorrow and Never Let Me Go.   \nAfter over twenty years\, twelve studio albums and countless guest appearances\, Jane has continued to tour nearly nonstop. Further\, she plays iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl. Also\, she headlines nearly every legendary jazz club on the planet\, most notably NY stalwarts such as the Village Vanguard and Birdland. \nRecommended for fans of Diana Krall\, Norah Jones\, Tierney Sutton and Stacey Kent.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jane-monheit-4/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
CREATED:20250609T175708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204931Z
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SUMMARY:Arturo Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 Kennedy Center Honoree\n2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\n10-time Grammy Award winner\nEmmy Award recipient\nSix-time Billboard Award winner \nA protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie\, Arturo Sandoval was born just outside Havana\, Cuba in 1949. Just two years prior\, Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American jazz. Arturo began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve\, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. \nWith dazzling technique and near-limitless range\, he has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn. He is also a renowned classical artist\, pianist and composer. \nSandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time. He has been seen by millions at the Oscars\, at the Grammy Awards\, and the Billboard Awards. \nArturo can be heard on recordings from Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Woody Shaw\, Michel Legrand\, Josh Groban\, and Tony Bennett. He has also performed with Stan Getz\, Johnny Mathis\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul Anka\, Rod Stewart\, and Alicia Keys\, among many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops\, and at the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle. \nArturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his defection have given him more energy and strength. His inner drive urges him to accomplish and surpass his childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability\, he desires nothing more than to share his gift with others. \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and Chucho Valdés. \n\n \n📸: Jeremy Lock
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arturo-sandoval-5/2025-08-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
CREATED:20250609T175708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204931Z
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SUMMARY:Arturo Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 Kennedy Center Honoree\n2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\n10-time Grammy Award winner\nEmmy Award recipient\nSix-time Billboard Award winner \nA protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie\, Arturo Sandoval was born just outside Havana\, Cuba in 1949. Just two years prior\, Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American jazz. Arturo began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve\, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. \nWith dazzling technique and near-limitless range\, he has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn. He is also a renowned classical artist\, pianist and composer. \nSandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time. He has been seen by millions at the Oscars\, at the Grammy Awards\, and the Billboard Awards. \nArturo can be heard on recordings from Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Woody Shaw\, Michel Legrand\, Josh Groban\, and Tony Bennett. He has also performed with Stan Getz\, Johnny Mathis\, Frank Sinatra\, Paul Anka\, Rod Stewart\, and Alicia Keys\, among many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops\, and at the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle. \nArturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his defection have given him more energy and strength. His inner drive urges him to accomplish and surpass his childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability\, he desires nothing more than to share his gift with others. \nRecommended for fans of Wynton Marsalis\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and Chucho Valdés. \n\n \n📸: Jeremy Lock
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arturo-sandoval-5/2025-08-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065353
CREATED:20250616T202613Z
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SUMMARY:Louis Armstrong Birthday Bash w/Southside Aces
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades Southside Aces have been performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. Join them as they pay tribute to their New Orleans roots\, with a special birthday edition of the Crescent City’s most famous son\, Louis Armstrong. You’ll hear songs plucked from his nearly 50-year recording career. Come celebrate the genius and ebullience of the man who changed music forever. \nThe band first began as the brainchild of clarinetist Tony Balluff and sousaphone player Erik Jacobson. Then\, 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. Their most recent — 2022’s Minneapolis Bump — features fifteen original songs inspired by the Jazz Age. \nIn New Orleans\, the jazz tradition thrives off a wide array of styles. Moreover\, their roll call 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 the Dakota\, Icehouse\, Crooners Supper Club\, Vieux Carre and Twin Cities Jazz Fest. They’ve also played Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival and Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest\, to name a few. They’ve driven dancers crazy at national dance competitions and led second line parades through the streets of the Twin Cities. Further\, they’ve played events in Denver\, Omaha\, Chicago\, Des Moines\, and all across the great state of Minnesota. \nRecommended for fans of Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Tuba Skinny\, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/louis-armstrong-birthday-bash-w-southside-aces-2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T190000
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SUMMARY:Sam Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club
DESCRIPTION:Sam Miltich\, guitar\nMark Kreitzer\, guitar\nTony Balluff\, clarinet\nMatthew Miltich\, bass \nThe Clearwater Hot Club is dedicated to preserving the repertoire and instrumentation of the jazz manouche style. This was pioneered by Roma jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Many of the songs played in this group were either performed or written by Django Reinhardt. However\, other styles of music such as French musette\, Brazilian choro\, and eastern European folk music are covered. Here\, they are interpreted through the musical lens and technique of the jazz manouche style. In recent years Sam Miltich has written original works of music in the jazz manouche style. Additionally\, he lends credence to the music’s roots and traditions while bringing a fresh new voice to it.   \nThe Clearwater Hot Club is true to its name when referencing the word “club”\, as the band has a rotating cast of musicians. Since its beginnings in 2000 the Clearwater Hot Club’s primary members have been Sam Miltich (lead guitar) and Matthew Miltich (upright bass). \nSam Miltich is a self-taught jazz guitarist born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota. Sam burst onto the hot club jazz scene in his teens. Then\, he joined Paul Mehling’s Hot Club of San Francisco and toured internationally with the world-renowned Robin Nolan Trio. Sam’s fluid\, instinctive sound has graced hundreds of stages\, from small Iron Range towns to New York’s Lincoln Center. In addition to fronting his own band\, the Clearwater Hot Club\, Sam frequently performs solo. Also\, he has recorded and performed with many of the Twin Cities’ top jazz artists. \nRecommended for fans of Django Reinhardt\, Dorado Schmitt\, Bireli Lagrene and Paulus Schafer.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sam-miltich-the-clearwater-hot-club/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Lizz Wright
DESCRIPTION:  \nRenowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. New York Times hails her “smooth\, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”. She lies beneath the script of history\, transcending social divides with an offer of love and deep sense of humanity. Also\, her music accepts the beauty of reality and creates a collective experience of belonging for the listener. Thus\, Wright’s songs embody a tradition that allows us to always feel at home. \nWright’s latest\, 2024’s Shadow\, presents Lizz in a gentle and triumphant light. With five originals penned by Wright\, Shadow is anchored by acoustic guitars. Then\, she layers with string quartets\, harp\, Carnatic Indian classical strings\, gospel vocals\, and bare emotion. It celebrates the intimacy of romantic love\, loss\, community\, and healing. Moreover\, the album features acclaimed guest artists Angelique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello. \nWright first made a name for herself at twenty-two as a vocalist with a touring concert tribute to Billie Holiday. At twenty-three\, she released Salt\, which topped Billboard’s contemporary jazz charts. Then\, she released the albums Dreaming Wide Awake (2005)\, The Orchard (2008)\, and Fellowship (2010). Wright released Freedom & Surrender (2016)\, featuring the single “Lean In\,” which landed on President Obama’s Summer 2016 playlist. Wright’s 2022 release\, Holding Space\, was a live recording of a concert in Berlin at the Columbia Theater. Here\, this marked her debut live album on her own Blues and Greens Records. \nRecommended for fans of Cassandra Wilson\, Dianne Reeves\, Norah Jones and Gregory Porter.  \n\n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lizz-wright-5/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B/Soul
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SUMMARY:Storm Large
DESCRIPTION:  \nStorm Large: musician\, actor\, playwright\, author\, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. There\, despite having been eliminated the week before the finale\, Storm built a fanbase that follows her around the world. Additionally\, she was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.  \nStorm spent the 1990s singing in clubs throughout San Francisco. Tired of the club scene\, she moved to Portland to pursue a new career as a chef. However\, a last-minute cancellation at a Portland club turned into a standing weekly engagement for Storm and her new band\, The Balls. It wasn’t long before Storm had a cult-like following in Portland. Then\, this renewed her singing career that was soon to be launched onto the international stage. \nStorm continues to tour concert halls across the country with her band Le Bonheur. She also appears as a special guest on Michael Feinstein’s Shaken & Stirred tour. Alongside Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey\, Storm joined Michael Feinstein as special guest with the Pasadena Pops. In the 18-19 season\, she performed her one-woman autobiographical musical memoir Crazy Enough. \nStorm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011. There\, she sang four sold-out concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC. She continues to perform with the band\, nationally and internationally\, and is featured on their 2013 album Get Happy. Storm has also sung with Grammy winner k.d. lang\, pianist Kirill Gerstein\, and punk rocker John Doe. Also\, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright\, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton. \nRecommended for fans of Pink Martini\, Dresden Dolls\, Paris Chansons and Cécile McLorin Salvant. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/storm-large-5/2025-07-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Storm Large
DESCRIPTION:  \nStorm Large: musician\, actor\, playwright\, author\, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. There\, despite having been eliminated the week before the finale\, Storm built a fanbase that follows her around the world. Additionally\, she was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.  \nStorm spent the 1990s singing in clubs throughout San Francisco. Tired of the club scene\, she moved to Portland to pursue a new career as a chef. However\, a last-minute cancellation at a Portland club turned into a standing weekly engagement for Storm and her new band\, The Balls. It wasn’t long before Storm had a cult-like following in Portland. Then\, this renewed her singing career that was soon to be launched onto the international stage. \nStorm continues to tour concert halls across the country with her band Le Bonheur. She also appears as a special guest on Michael Feinstein’s Shaken & Stirred tour. Alongside Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey\, Storm joined Michael Feinstein as special guest with the Pasadena Pops. In the 18-19 season\, she performed her one-woman autobiographical musical memoir Crazy Enough. \nStorm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011. There\, she sang four sold-out concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC. She continues to perform with the band\, nationally and internationally\, and is featured on their 2013 album Get Happy. Storm has also sung with Grammy winner k.d. lang\, pianist Kirill Gerstein\, and punk rocker John Doe. Also\, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright\, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton. \nRecommended for fans of Pink Martini\, Dresden Dolls\, Paris Chansons and Cécile McLorin Salvant. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/storm-large-5/2025-07-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T210000
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SUMMARY:Mohini Dey
DESCRIPTION:  \nMohini Dey is an Indian bass guitarist\, arranger\, producer & vocalist with unique style and impeccable technique. She has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. Also\, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. \nForbes India has described her as the “most successful musician under thirty”. Moreover\, she has been working professionally in the music industry for the past nineteen years. She is the only female bassist on Music Radar’s Top Ten Bassists of the twenty-first century. Further\, she has over 20 million YouTube views with 200k subscribers\, 500k Instagram followers\, and 200k Facebook followers. \nShe released her debut album\, Mohini Dey\, in 2023. Then\, it met with rave reviews from fans and critics worldwide. Mohini has recently appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk\, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon\, and a North American tour with singer Willow Smith. Mohini also recently did an intensive one-on-one interview with famous YouTuber Rick Beato. There\, she discussed her techniques on bass\, equipment and more. Mohini was also invited to record at the legendary Sweetwater studio A in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. There\, she recorded two tracks and gave an interview. BET.com also recently featured her.  \nShe has worked with artists like Steve Vai\, Zakir Hussain\, Quincy Jones\, Vinnie Colauita\, Stanley Clarke\, and Jordan Rudess. Also\, Mike Stern\, Dean Brown\, Marco Minneman\, Stu Hamm\, Plini\, Louiz Banks\, Ranjit Barot\, Chad Wackerman\, Chad Smith\, and Simon Phillips. \nRecommended for fans of Stanley Clarke\, Tal Wilkenfield\, Matteo Mancuso and Stanley Jordan.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mohini-dey/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T190000
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CREATED:20250616T183726Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Reich
DESCRIPTION:“Reich is the perfect ambassador for jazz tap.” – All About Jazz\n  \nSarah Reich is a trailblazer in the world of tap dance\, captivating audiences with her innovative approach. She is active as a performer\, choreographer\, instructor and composer. A Los Angeles native\, Sarah has performed\, choreographed\, and taught in over forty countries\, shaping the next generation of tap dancers. She skyrocketed to international fame in 2015 while touring with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. There\, she earned millions of YouTube views and critical acclaim. Additionally\, she has graced iconic stages such as Radio City Music Hall\, Walt Disney Concert Hall\, and Sydney Opera House.  \nReich is currently celebrating the tenth anniversary of her Tap Music Project. Furthermore\, Sarah continues to inspire dancers to explore musicality and collaborate with musicians. Her 2018 debut album\, New Change\, features original compositions that fuse percussive tap rhythms with live instrumentation. Here\, this creates a distinctive sound.  \nSarah’s ambition is clear: “I want to be the first tap dancer to win a Grammy Award!” In summer 2024\, Sarah expanded her reach by launching It’s Tappening\, a TV series that highlights tap dance culture across the globe. Sarah is currently faculty at NUVO Dance Convention traveling the country and sparking a love for tap among children. \nRecommended for fans of Savion Glover\, Gregory Hines\, Jimmy Slyde and Bunny Briggs. \nLEARN MORE: https://www.sarahreich.com/
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/sarah-reich/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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