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SUMMARY:Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves celebrate John Coltrane At The Ordway
DESCRIPTION:“Marsalis performs and speaks with a combination of fire and tenderness” – Pop Matters\n  \n“[Reeves is] one of the standout voices of our age” – NPR \n  \nSeptember 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth\, one of jazz’s most transcendent voices. To honor his enduring legacy\, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves will record a tribute album which revisits Coltrane’s seminal 1963 collaboration with vocalist Johnny Hartman. Here\, the album will include all the tracks from the original Coltrane/Hartman recording\, alongside a selection of additional Coltrane classics.  \nSaxophonist Branford Marsalis stands as one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. Marsalis is a NEA Jazz master\, three-time Grammy Award winner\, and Tony and Emmy Award nominee. Furthermore\, he performs concertos with symphony orchestras and sits in with members of the Grateful Dead. However\, the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis Quartet. After more than three decades with minimal personnel changes\, critics and audiences revere this celebrated ensemble for its uncompromising interpretations. Additionally\, they cover a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics.  \nFive-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is the world’s pre-eminent jazz vocalist. There\, Reeves is revered for her virtuosity\, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings. Reeves won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings — a Grammy first in any vocal category. George Clooney’s award-winning film Goodnight and Good Luck featured Reeves\, and she received a Grammy for her contribution.  \nReeves has received honorary doctorates from DePaul University\, the Berklee College of Music and The Juilliard School. Also\, she was named a NEA Jazz Master — the highest jazz honor in the United States. Here\, this collaboration with the Branford Marsalis Quartet will be Reeves’ first album in twelve years. \nRecommended for fans of John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman\, Cassandra Wilson\, Chris Potter and Lizz Wright. 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/branford-marsalis-dianne-reeves-celebrate-john-coltrane-at-the-ordway-oct17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Lucibela
DESCRIPTION:“sublime poise and emotional power” – NPR\n  \nLucibela was born in 1986 on the island of São Nicolau\, Cabo Verde. A singer since birth\, Lucibela’s shaped her assured\, warm voice through years of assimilation of the sounds of morna and coladera. Then\, she joined a band while in high school and later sang in Boa Vista hotels. There\, she entertained tourists\, performing songs that the great singers of Cabo Verde made famous. For example\, Cesária Évora\, Titina or Bana. Furthermore\, she knew these songs by heart and made them her own. \nIn 2012\, she moved to Praia and soon attracted attention in the city’s music venues. Finally\, she broke through at the 2017 Atlantic Music Expo\, leading to invitations to Belgium and Lisbon. There\, she recorded her debut album with producer Toy Vieira\, Cesária Évora’s musical director. Thus\, she furthered her aim of carrying on the great diva’s legacy. \nRecommended for fans of Cesária Évora\, Tito Paris\, Titina and Bana.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lucibela-oct20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260901T201016Z
CREATED:20260506T180607Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Chris Botti
DESCRIPTION:“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times \n  \nDrums – Lee Pearson\nBass – Dan Chmielinski\nGuitar – Mark Whitfield\nPiano – Andy Ezrin\nViolin – Anastasiia Mazurok\nVocals – Veronica Swift\nVocals – Fernando Varela \nWith a solo career spanning two decades\, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. Additionally\, his ongoing association with PBS has led to four Number One jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards. He performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. \nHe performs worldwide and sells millions of albums. Further\, his form of creative expression is rooted in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. He’s worked with Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé and Paul Simon. Also\, Joni Mitchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. \nHis live performances are inspiring and moving. However\, his recorded output has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Moreover\, his recordings highlight his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Botti also showcases his softer side\, in a warm\, intimate celebration of melodic balladry. \nThe Chris Botti experience can be felt on recordings\, in concert with his band\, or with a symphony orchestra. Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. \nRecommended for fans of Sting\, David Sanborn\, Kenny G\, Michael Bublé and Boney James.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chris-botti-oct-2026/2026-10-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260727T131801Z
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide\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’s 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. \n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett-nov1-2026/2026-11-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide\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’s 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. \n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett-nov1-2026/2026-11-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T220000
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SUMMARY:Lizzy & The Triggermen
DESCRIPTION:“one part Eartha Kitt\, one part Ella Fitzgerald\, one part Amy Winehouse” – NPR\n  \nLA-based big band Lizzy & the Triggermen make vintage music for modern times. Underneath the retro glamour is a captivatingly modern band who can sell out legendary venues like the Troubadour. Additionally\, they can top the jazz charts alongside heavyweights like Miles Davis and Kamasi Washington. \nTheir shows joyously mix subversive vintage gems\, showtunes\, and swinging originals about everything from fast fashion to fascism. Like the Prohibition Era songs that inspire them\, their music boldly tackles our troubles. Then\, they create killer dance songs that fill the audience with joy the way only a wailing horn section can. \nLizzy leads the band: a charismatic siren with a searing wit and soaring voice. Her “powerhouse vocals” (Broadway World)\, forged singing opera\, recall the great old divas while still sounding completely unique and new. Her songwriting\, which Janis Ian likened to Leonard Cohen\, is filled with the same biting humor she used to create TV comedies. There\, she earned multiple Emmy nominations for shows on HBO\, Amazon\, Legendary\, CBS\, and the History Channel. \nBut the star power doesn’t stop with Lizzy; it emanates through her entire incredible band. Here\, they are a multi-generational dream team of crushers who worked with Harry Connick Jr. and Benny Goodman. In fact\, their arranger played lead trombone and arranged for Goodman’s last orchestra.  \nThere is no doubt that Lizzy & the Triggermen are going audaciously against the grain. Moreover\, they are clearly resonating across a broad range of audiences.  \nRecommended for fans of The Hot Sardines\, Bria Skonberg\, Harry Connick\, Jr. and Davina and The Vagabonds. \n📸: Spike Marble
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lizzy-the-triggermen/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T200000
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SUMMARY:Tina Turns 60 - The Retrospective & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nMidwestern rock and soul icon Tina Schlieske is coming home to celebrate a monumental milestone: her sixtieth birthday. Also\, she’s doing it the only way she knows how. Here\, she’ll be on stage\, with raw power\, timeless elegance\, and a fierce\, diamond-sharp brilliance that has only grown stronger with time. \nFor four decades\, Tina has captivated the Twin Cities as the powerhouse front person of Tina and the B-Sides. There\, she threw down high-octane rock\, gritty blues\, and earth-shaking soul. But like a finely cut diamond\, her talent has many facets. Here\, she’s fresh off her stunning jazz evolution and the release of her acclaimed album\, 2024’s The Good Life. Further\, Tina returns to the Dakota stage to map out her incredible musical journey. \nMoreover\, these shows will traverse her deep catalog. Here\, she seamlessly moves from the raucous rock-and-roll anthems that built her legacy to the sultry\, late-night swing and torch standards of her modern jazz era. Then\, Tina will share the songs\, the stories\, and the defiant spirit of a true hometown legend turning sixty. Backed by an incredible ensemble of musicians\, experience an iconic vocalist at the absolute peak of her powers. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration\, reflection\, and peerless live music. \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tina-turns-60-the-retrospective-beyond-nov7-2026/2026-11-07/1/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz,Rock
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SUMMARY:Tina Turns 60 - The Retrospective & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nMidwestern rock and soul icon Tina Schlieske is coming home to celebrate a monumental milestone: her sixtieth birthday. Also\, she’s doing it the only way she knows how. Here\, she’ll be on stage\, with raw power\, timeless elegance\, and a fierce\, diamond-sharp brilliance that has only grown stronger with time. \nFor four decades\, Tina has captivated the Twin Cities as the powerhouse front person of Tina and the B-Sides. There\, she threw down high-octane rock\, gritty blues\, and earth-shaking soul. But like a finely cut diamond\, her talent has many facets. Here\, she’s fresh off her stunning jazz evolution and the release of her acclaimed album\, 2024’s The Good Life. Further\, Tina returns to the Dakota stage to map out her incredible musical journey. \nMoreover\, these shows will traverse her deep catalog. Here\, she seamlessly moves from the raucous rock-and-roll anthems that built her legacy to the sultry\, late-night swing and torch standards of her modern jazz era. Then\, Tina will share the songs\, the stories\, and the defiant spirit of a true hometown legend turning sixty. Backed by an incredible ensemble of musicians\, experience an iconic vocalist at the absolute peak of her powers. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration\, reflection\, and peerless live music. \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tina-turns-60-the-retrospective-beyond-nov7-2026/2026-11-07/2/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T134256Z
CREATED:20260826T221159Z
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SUMMARY:Tina Turns 60 - The Standards\, My Way
DESCRIPTION:“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune\n  \nMidwestern rock and soul icon Tina Schlieske is coming home to celebrate a monumental milestone: her sixtieth birthday. Also\, she’s doing it the only way she knows how. Here\, she’ll be on stage\, with raw power\, timeless elegance\, and a fierce\, diamond-sharp brilliance that has only grown stronger with time. \nFor four decades\, Tina has captivated the Twin Cities as the powerhouse front person of Tina and the B-Sides. There\, she threw down high-octane rock\, gritty blues\, and earth-shaking soul. But like a finely cut diamond\, her talent has many facets. Here\, she’s fresh off her stunning jazz evolution and the release of her acclaimed album\, 2024’s The Good Life. Further\, Tina returns to the Dakota stage to map out her incredible musical journey. \nMoreover\, these shows will traverse her deep catalog. Here\, she seamlessly moves from the raucous rock-and-roll anthems that built her legacy to the sultry\, late-night swing and torch standards of her modern jazz era. Then\, Tina will share the songs\, the stories\, and the defiant spirit of a true hometown legend turning sixty. Backed by an incredible ensemble of musicians\, experience an iconic vocalist at the absolute peak of her powers. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration\, reflection\, and peerless live music. \nRecommended for fans of Indigo Girls\, Etta James\, Lucinda Williams and Melissa Etheridge.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/tina-turns-60-the-standards-my-way-nov8-2026/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T194650Z
CREATED:20260320T160824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T194650Z
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-11/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T230000
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-11/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T194650Z
CREATED:20260320T160824Z
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-12/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T230000
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SUMMARY:John Scofield's Electrospective
DESCRIPTION:“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation” – NPR\n  \nThrough his fifty-four-year career\, three-time Grammy Award winner John Scofield has occasionally detoured from the traditions of straight-ahead jazz. There\, he explores a blend of funk and jazz that has led to some of his most popular projects. In 2026\, Scofield looks back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective.  \nNot intending to replicate earlier fan favorites\, he plans instead to revisit them with the seasoned perspective of several decades. Here\, he culls tunes from his Blue Matter\, Uberjam\, and AGoGo bands\, each responsible for a few recordings. Additionally\, he will play new material in the same vein.  \nMoreover\, Scofield looks forward to teaming up with a stellar band of colleagues. Electrospective will rely on interpretative input from Scofield alum and super funk drummer/producer Adam Deitch (Lettuce). Also\, multidimensional Larry Goldings (Scary Goldings\, James Taylor) on keyboards. Additionally\, legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co.\, Tedeschi Trucks\, Allman Brothers). With this repertoire so frequently (and loudly) requested by audience members\, Scofield is glad to have a band that will truly do the music justice. \nRecommended for fans of Pat Metheny\, Lettuce\, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Medeski\, Martin & Wood.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-scofields-electrospective-nov-2026/2026-11-12/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T190000
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CREATED:20260806T154907Z
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SUMMARY:Charles Lloyd Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“Charles Lloyd is an international treasure.” Carlos Santana\n  \nCharles Lloyd and Bill Frisell first joined forces in 2013 for a special project in Montreal. There\, their connection was immediate and the joy of making music together endures. Over the years that followed\, Bill toured and recorded with Charles in various formations; duo\, trio\, quartet and quintet. Additionally\, their recordings together include I Long to See You\, Tone Poem\, and Chapel Trio. For his return to the Dakota\, Charles has assembled a dream quartet. Here\, renowned bassist Larry Grenadier joins the band\, who was first heard with Charles on The Water Is Wide. Also\, the rising young star on drums\, Kweku Sumbry.  \n“He’s expansive in his musical discourse yet without a wasted note.” – Wall Street Journal \n“Ageless wonder Charles Lloyd is as dynamic as ever.” – Music in Minnesota \nNEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd\, now in his eighth decade\, has never sounded better. Voted Downbeat’s Jazzman of the Year in 1967\, Lloyd was again voted the 2023 Artist of the Year. The arc of his contribution to this artform starts in the early 1960s\, and the depth of his expression reflects a lifetime of experience. \n“His shows\, full of momentum and intuition\, perfectly represent the idea that the best jazz needs to be experienced live.” – The New York Times \nOver nearly five decades\, Lloyd’s compositions have punctuated the post-bop period. He infused the traditional music with a host of world cultures and avant-garde improvisation.  “Lloyd is one of the greats\, rather like Joan Miro in modern art\, he has no peer save himself. Music of total transport and delight.” Jazzwise \nRecommended for fans of John Coltrane\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, Dexter Gordon and Jason Moran.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/charles-lloyd-quartet-nov15-2026/2026-11-15/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T213000
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SUMMARY:Charles Lloyd Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“Charles Lloyd is an international treasure.” Carlos Santana\n  \nCharles Lloyd and Bill Frisell first joined forces in 2013 for a special project in Montreal. There\, their connection was immediate and the joy of making music together endures. Over the years that followed\, Bill toured and recorded with Charles in various formations; duo\, trio\, quartet and quintet. Additionally\, their recordings together include I Long to See You\, Tone Poem\, and Chapel Trio. For his return to the Dakota\, Charles has assembled a dream quartet. Here\, renowned bassist Larry Grenadier joins the band\, who was first heard with Charles on The Water Is Wide. Also\, the rising young star on drums\, Kweku Sumbry.  \n“He’s expansive in his musical discourse yet without a wasted note.” – Wall Street Journal \n“Ageless wonder Charles Lloyd is as dynamic as ever.” – Music in Minnesota \nNEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd\, now in his eighth decade\, has never sounded better. Voted Downbeat’s Jazzman of the Year in 1967\, Lloyd was again voted the 2023 Artist of the Year. The arc of his contribution to this artform starts in the early 1960s\, and the depth of his expression reflects a lifetime of experience. \n“His shows\, full of momentum and intuition\, perfectly represent the idea that the best jazz needs to be experienced live.” – The New York Times \nOver nearly five decades\, Lloyd’s compositions have punctuated the post-bop period. He infused the traditional music with a host of world cultures and avant-garde improvisation.  “Lloyd is one of the greats\, rather like Joan Miro in modern art\, he has no peer save himself. Music of total transport and delight.” Jazzwise \nRecommended for fans of John Coltrane\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, Dexter Gordon and Jason Moran.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/charles-lloyd-quartet-nov15-2026/2026-11-15/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T192724Z
CREATED:20260818T165754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T192724Z
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SUMMARY:VIP EVENT: Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 6:30pm performance\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 9:00pm performance \n\nJoin Boney James for an exclusive pre-show VIP experience! \nYour VIP upgrade includes: \n\nMeet & Greet with Boney James\nIndividual photo opportunity with Boney James\nOfficial VIP Laminate + Lanyard\nPriority Entry into the Venue\n\nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:00 PM. \nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet\, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM.\n \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. Purchase your show ticket here \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-boney-james-nov24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T192722Z
CREATED:20260818T164219Z
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SUMMARY:Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 4:00pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/boney-james-nov24-2026/2026-11-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T230000
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SUMMARY:Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 4:00pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/boney-james-nov24-2026/2026-11-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T220000
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SUMMARY:Rickie Lee Jones
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7PM. \n  \n“originality\, intimacy\, and volcanic expressiveness” – Boston Globe\n  \nRickie Lee Jones is an American musician\, storyteller\, two-time Grammy winner and eight-time nominee. Here\, she has been inspiring pop culture for decades\, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut and the seminal Pirates. Moreover\, The New Yorker named her the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation”. Also\, Time magazine called her “The Duchess of Coolsville”. \nJones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023\, a reunion with Russ Titelman. There\, Russ produced her first two records. Additionally\, Jones’ celebrated 2021 memoir Last Chance Texaco was named Book of the Year by MOJO. Then\, it made Best of Year lists by NPR\, Pitchfork\, and many more. The Independent writes\, “There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones… a voice from a dream\, elusive yet familiar\, transcendent\, a messenger from another place.” \nRecommended for fans of Joni Mitchell\, Edie Brickell\, Randy Newman and The Lounge Lizards.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rickie-lee-jones-nov-2026/2026-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Rickie Lee Jones
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7PM. \n  \n“originality\, intimacy\, and volcanic expressiveness” – Boston Globe\n  \nRickie Lee Jones is an American musician\, storyteller\, two-time Grammy winner and eight-time nominee. Here\, she has been inspiring pop culture for decades\, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut and the seminal Pirates. Moreover\, The New Yorker named her the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation”. Also\, Time magazine called her “The Duchess of Coolsville”. \nJones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023\, a reunion with Russ Titelman. There\, Russ produced her first two records. Additionally\, Jones’ celebrated 2021 memoir Last Chance Texaco was named Book of the Year by MOJO. Then\, it made Best of Year lists by NPR\, Pitchfork\, and many more. The Independent writes\, “There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones… a voice from a dream\, elusive yet familiar\, transcendent\, a messenger from another place.” \nRecommended for fans of Joni Mitchell\, Edie Brickell\, Randy Newman and The Lounge Lizards.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rickie-lee-jones-nov-2026/2026-11-28/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Rickie Lee Jones
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7PM. \n  \n“originality\, intimacy\, and volcanic expressiveness” – Boston Globe\n  \nRickie Lee Jones is an American musician\, storyteller\, two-time Grammy winner and eight-time nominee. Here\, she has been inspiring pop culture for decades\, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut and the seminal Pirates. Moreover\, The New Yorker named her the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation”. Also\, Time magazine called her “The Duchess of Coolsville”. \nJones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023\, a reunion with Russ Titelman. There\, Russ produced her first two records. Additionally\, Jones’ celebrated 2021 memoir Last Chance Texaco was named Book of the Year by MOJO. Then\, it made Best of Year lists by NPR\, Pitchfork\, and many more. The Independent writes\, “There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones… a voice from a dream\, elusive yet familiar\, transcendent\, a messenger from another place.” \nRecommended for fans of Joni Mitchell\, Edie Brickell\, Randy Newman and The Lounge Lizards.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rickie-lee-jones-nov-2026/2026-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Rachael & Vilray
DESCRIPTION:“tunes that echo the feel of standards\, without dipping into a single musical or lyrical cliché.” – Downbeat\n  \nBrooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. There\, they have accomplished this since their 2015 formation. Rooted in the language of an earlier age\, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album\, 2025’s West of Broadway\, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve. Moreover\, they shed their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation. For example\, vibraphone and alto saxophone coast above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone. Thus\, West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals. Here\, they bring their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets. \nFurthermore\, West of Broadway took shape with renowned musicians like saxophonist Steve Wilson (formerly of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet). Additionally\, drummer John Riley (Miles Davis\, Dizzy Gillespie). Over the course of ten lush and effervescent tracks\, the album delivers standouts like “Love Comes Around”. Here\, this joyously romantic piece set the direction for the LP’s West Coast jazz-inspired aesthetic. Also\, “My Key to Gramercy Park”\, a fantastically salty number narrated by a well-to-do character. They live in lonely suspicion of all those who covet their key to the notoriously exclusive private park. Further\, “Off Broadway”\, where golden-voiced comedian Stephen Colbert joins in for what the duo dubs an “oddly grumpy anti-Broadway screed”. The album comes to life in the colorful detail and extravagant personality of Rachael & Vilray’s storytelling. West of Broadway ultimately immerses the audience in an exquisitely out-of-time vision of their beloved New York City. \nRecommended for fans of Madeleine Peyroux\, Stella Cole\, Cyrille Aimée and Lake Street Dive. \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rachael-vilray-2026/2026-11-30/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Rachael & Vilray
DESCRIPTION:“tunes that echo the feel of standards\, without dipping into a single musical or lyrical cliché.” – Downbeat\n  \nBrooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. There\, they have accomplished this since their 2015 formation. Rooted in the language of an earlier age\, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album\, 2025’s West of Broadway\, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve. Moreover\, they shed their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation. For example\, vibraphone and alto saxophone coast above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone. Thus\, West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals. Here\, they bring their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets. \nFurthermore\, West of Broadway took shape with renowned musicians like saxophonist Steve Wilson (formerly of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet). Additionally\, drummer John Riley (Miles Davis\, Dizzy Gillespie). Over the course of ten lush and effervescent tracks\, the album delivers standouts like “Love Comes Around”. Here\, this joyously romantic piece set the direction for the LP’s West Coast jazz-inspired aesthetic. Also\, “My Key to Gramercy Park”\, a fantastically salty number narrated by a well-to-do character. They live in lonely suspicion of all those who covet their key to the notoriously exclusive private park. Further\, “Off Broadway”\, where golden-voiced comedian Stephen Colbert joins in for what the duo dubs an “oddly grumpy anti-Broadway screed”. The album comes to life in the colorful detail and extravagant personality of Rachael & Vilray’s storytelling. West of Broadway ultimately immerses the audience in an exquisitely out-of-time vision of their beloved New York City. \nRecommended for fans of Madeleine Peyroux\, Stella Cole\, Cyrille Aimée and Lake Street Dive. \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rachael-vilray-2026/2026-11-30/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Rachael & Vilray
DESCRIPTION:“tunes that echo the feel of standards\, without dipping into a single musical or lyrical cliché.” – Downbeat\n  \nBrooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. There\, they have accomplished this since their 2015 formation. Rooted in the language of an earlier age\, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album\, 2025’s West of Broadway\, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve. Moreover\, they shed their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation. For example\, vibraphone and alto saxophone coast above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone. Thus\, West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals. Here\, they bring their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets. \nFurthermore\, West of Broadway took shape with renowned musicians like saxophonist Steve Wilson (formerly of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet). Additionally\, drummer John Riley (Miles Davis\, Dizzy Gillespie). Over the course of ten lush and effervescent tracks\, the album delivers standouts like “Love Comes Around”. Here\, this joyously romantic piece set the direction for the LP’s West Coast jazz-inspired aesthetic. Also\, “My Key to Gramercy Park”\, a fantastically salty number narrated by a well-to-do character. They live in lonely suspicion of all those who covet their key to the notoriously exclusive private park. Further\, “Off Broadway”\, where golden-voiced comedian Stephen Colbert joins in for what the duo dubs an “oddly grumpy anti-Broadway screed”. The album comes to life in the colorful detail and extravagant personality of Rachael & Vilray’s storytelling. West of Broadway ultimately immerses the audience in an exquisitely out-of-time vision of their beloved New York City. \nRecommended for fans of Madeleine Peyroux\, Stella Cole\, Cyrille Aimée and Lake Street Dive. \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rachael-vilray-2026/2026-12-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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SUMMARY:Rachael & Vilray
DESCRIPTION:“tunes that echo the feel of standards\, without dipping into a single musical or lyrical cliché.” – Downbeat\n  \nBrooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. There\, they have accomplished this since their 2015 formation. Rooted in the language of an earlier age\, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album\, 2025’s West of Broadway\, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve. Moreover\, they shed their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation. For example\, vibraphone and alto saxophone coast above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone. Thus\, West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals. Here\, they bring their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets. \nFurthermore\, West of Broadway took shape with renowned musicians like saxophonist Steve Wilson (formerly of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet). Additionally\, drummer John Riley (Miles Davis\, Dizzy Gillespie). Over the course of ten lush and effervescent tracks\, the album delivers standouts like “Love Comes Around”. Here\, this joyously romantic piece set the direction for the LP’s West Coast jazz-inspired aesthetic. Also\, “My Key to Gramercy Park”\, a fantastically salty number narrated by a well-to-do character. They live in lonely suspicion of all those who covet their key to the notoriously exclusive private park. Further\, “Off Broadway”\, where golden-voiced comedian Stephen Colbert joins in for what the duo dubs an “oddly grumpy anti-Broadway screed”. The album comes to life in the colorful detail and extravagant personality of Rachael & Vilray’s storytelling. West of Broadway ultimately immerses the audience in an exquisitely out-of-time vision of their beloved New York City. \nRecommended for fans of Madeleine Peyroux\, Stella Cole\, Cyrille Aimée and Lake Street Dive. \n \n 
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rachael-vilray-2026/2026-12-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop
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