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Dave Holland, bass Chris Potter, saxophones Robin Eubanks, trombone Steve Nelson, vibraphone Nate Smith, drums Now in his 5th decade of performing, Holland is one of the grand masters of modern jazz, and his bass playing and composing is without equal. From his early days with Miles Davis to his Grammy Award-winning big band recordings [...]
music reviews
John Hammond at the Dakota: Concert Review – Pamela Espeland, Bopified • Monday, March 1, 2010 “Following last night’s one-night, sold-out stand at the Dakota …” Bebel Gilberto at Dakota: breezy and brief – Jon Bream, Star Tribune • December 4, 2009 “Still, there was enough to confirm her star qualities and her innovative instincts as a blender [...]
Cowboy Junkies • mar 21 10
Dakota is perfect fix for Cowboy Junkies – Jon Bream, Star Tribune Sunday • March 22, 2010 “the Dakota allowed a SRO crowd to appreciate the subleties of Michael Timmins’ guitar and Jeff Bird’s mandolin and harmonica as well as the nuances of Margo’s hushed voice. … “
Hiromi • mar 11 2010
Dazzling, Daring, Darling: Hiromi Solo – Andrea Canter, JazzPolice • March 11, 2010 “by the end of the first set, I was convinced I had heard the most exciting night of piano jazz in my own history …”
Angelique Kidjo • mar 3 2010
Everybody dance now: Angelique Kidjo at the Dakota – Tim Campbell, Star Tribune • March 3, 2010 “The Paris-based Afropop superstar, who normally plays theaters — including L.A.’s Disney Hall Sunday night — clearly reveled in the small-club vibe. … “
John Hammond • feb 28 2010
John Hammond at the Dakota: Concert Review – Pamela Espeland, Bopified • Monday, March 1, 2010 “Following last night’s one-night, sold-out stand at the Dakota …”
Bebel Gilberto • dec 4 2009
Bebel Gilberto at Dakota: breezy and brief – Jon Bream, Star Tribune • December 4, 2009 “Still, there was enough to confirm her star qualities and her innovative instincts as a blender of traditional Brazilian sounds and modern electronica and dance grooves. … “
Hiromi • june 22 2009
Hiromi leaves the Dakota awestruck By Andrea Swensson, City Pages • June 22, 2009 “I’m having a hard time putting my experience at the Hiromi show at the Dakota Jazz Club last night into words … It may seem over-the-top, but her prowess on the keys was unlike anything I had ever seen. …”
Bettye LaVette • june 12 2009
Review: LaVette reigns in Dakota appearance – Jon Bream, Star Tribune • June 12, 2009 “The R&B singer wowed the crowd with her deeply emotive performance, and nobody seemed to mind that she skipped her famous song. …”
Pine Top Perkins • june 9 2009
Review: A special night of blues served up hot – Jon Bream, Star 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 blues, which will surely rank as one of the [...]