American Way Magazine

American Way Magazine
Caught in the Act
Feb 2007

A truly great jazz club needs super sound, a stage that everybody can see, and, of course, the charm to lure the best musicians onto its stage. A world-class piano, an evocative atmosphere, and fine food and drink are the finishing touches. What follows are our picks for the five best spots to hear the blues. — Mark Henricks

Here are our picks for the five best spots in the country –

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

On the ground floor of Target’s headquarters, Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant serves some of the finest jazz cuisine in the U.S. Award-winning chef Jack Riebel’s art goes on the plate, while Dr. John, Branford Marsalis, and bluesy artists like Marcia Ball fill the stage. The club seats 145, and the adjoining restaurant behind floor-to-ceiling curtains accommodates another 145. Restaurant patrons hear without seeing — and without paying the cover.

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