Pinetop: A special night of blues served up hot
Ageless piano giant Pinetop Perkins was the main dish in a three-course meal of fine music at the Dakota. By JON BREAMStar Tribune June 9, 2009 The internationally famous Dakota Jazz Club is known for its sumptuous food and its delectable music. On Monday, the downtown Minneapolis nightspot served a special three-course menu of the [...]
Melissa Manchester
Pop music icon Melissa Manchester is in her fourth decade of working at the top of her field, and is still finding new ways to entertain people. After achieving great success as a pop singer in the late 1970s, Manchester has remained active in songwriting, film composing, and theater work. She has stayed so thoroughly [...]
Kac.Granowski.Hepola
Local tuba hero Stefan Kac has assembled a new project to tackle his ever-growing cache of original music. As one of the only tuba virtuosi in the jazz field, it would stand to reason that he would have to write his own material. He is a regular member of several ensembles, including Ingo Bethke, the [...]
Park Evans Quartet
Park Evans, guitar Scott Fultz, saxophone Cody McKinney, bass Greg Schutte, drums The Park Evans Quartet describe their music as “a musical destination at the crossroads of jazz, rock, world music and funk.” An apt description for this thoroughly compelling music created by one of the most inventive guitarists in the area. Collectively the PEQ [...]
Tiempo Libre
Named “Best Latin Band of 2008” by the Miami New Times, Tiempo Libre bring a true Cuban experience to their audiences. All of Tiempo Libre’s members were classically trained at La ENA, Cuba’s premiere conservatory, and are now based in Miami. TL is becoming an international sensation, celebrated for its incendiary, joyful performances of timba, [...]
James Galway w/Tiempo Libre
The Man With the Golden Flute teams up with one of the hottest young Latin bands today! Sir James Galway is the most influential flautist of our time, and is the most televised and recorded classical artist performing today. With over 30 million albums sold, Galway is a modern musical master whose virtuosity on the [...]
CANCELLED-Orchestra Baobab
We were really looking forward to hosting one of the most exciting African music ensembles working today. Unfortunately, touring costs have forced the band to cancel their entire North American tour. We hope to be able to bring them back soon. Orchestra Baobab are one of Africa’s great iconic bands, creators of one of the [...]
Cookie Coleman • Cynthia Johnson • Pat Frederick
COOKIE COLEMAN • CYNTHIA JOHNSON • PAT FREDERICK Three great singers & friends come together on one stage • It’ll be loads of musical fun. COOKIE COLEMAN has delighted audiences across the country with her cabaret performances. Singing jazz standards in a timeless fashion, she has performed in nightclubs and theaters as well as with [...]
Roy Hargrove at the Dakota
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove brings it home to the Dakota By Pamela Espeland | Published Tue, Jun 2 2009 8:32 am Roy Hargrove plays the Dakota about once a year, and it’s always worth going to see him. Prince thought so; he and his friend Larry Graham were in the house on Monday night, something most [...]