Roy Ayers
One of the most visible and winning jazz vibraphonists of the 1960s and an R&B bandleader in the 1970s and ’80s, Roy Ayers’ reputation is now that of one of the prophets of acid jazz, a man decades ahead of his time. With his R&B work, Ayers created the blueprint for the shuffling hip-hop groove [...]
Zacc Harris Quartet
Zacc Harris, guitar Bryan Nichols, piano Chris Bates, bass J.T. Bates, drums Guitarist Zacc Harris is gaining a reputation as one of the hardest working guitarists in town. He has been presenting his original music in a number of different ensembles, each one striking and unique: the multi-meter melodies of the Atlantis Quartet, bebop sounds [...]
Ben Sidran
Although best known in some circles for writing Steve Miller’s hit song “Space Cowboy”, Ben Sidran is more widely recognized as the host of National Public Radio’s landmark jazz series “Jazz Alive”, which received a Peabody Award, and as the host of VH-1 television’s “New Visions” series, which received the Ace Award for best music [...]
Jeff Perry
Jeff Perry’s music incorporates elements of jazz, blues, bossa nova, and soul. Most importantly, he incorporates the often overlooked element of fun in his music. “Jazz guitarist Jeff Perry has a personal voice that encompasses the intelligence of jazz with the emotion of the blues and the romanticism of Brazilian music.” -All About Jazz http://www.jeffperryjazz.com/
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
One of the most acclaimed ambassadors of New Orleans Jazz, the PHJB is a direct link to the source of America’s greatest art form. With one foot rooted in the past and one firmly in the present, the band always features the best players New Orleans has to offer. They have been touring this country [...]
Gulf Coast Relief
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Series The Dakota has always felt an affinity with New Orleans music and musicians. Perhaps it’s because of the river we occupy either end of. We suspect it has a lot to do with the fact that The Crescent City is the birthplace of jazz: the embodiment of the “melting pot,” [...]
Glen David Andrews
“One of the giant talents of New Orleans.” Quint Davis, Producer, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival One of the most energetic performers in Louisiana, trombonist/vocalist Andrews has stolen the show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for several years. His infectious gospel-fused blend of funk, soul, brass band music, and pop will [...]
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Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles
Lucy Michelle, vocals/ukelele/piano Geoff Freeman, drums/vocals Chris Graham, guitar Ashley Boman, accordion/trinket jar Eamonn McLain, cello/yelling Jesse Schuster, bass/guitar A six piece acoustic explosion featuring the irrepressible vocal stylings of Lucy Michelle. • LMVP at the Dakota
Charmaine Neville
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Series Gulf Coast Relief Show Proceeds from the cover charge will be donated to the Under the Radar Foundation. Born into the third generation of one of New Orleans’ most revered musical families, this daughter of saxophonist Charles Neville has etched out a place for herself in the cities’ rich [...]