If we could just say one thing

It would be this: The Dakota is a favorite club among many of jazz´s top players. Now having said that, we can say much more. Some of today’s finest musicians actually request a gig at The Dakota. This phenomenon is reflected in praise by notable publications like the New York Times, USA Today, Esquire, Gourmet, Time, Downbeat, Fortune, Money, The Wall Street Journal and a chorus of newspapers from coast to coast.

THE STAGE, THE SOUND, THE VENUE…

The Dakota is located right in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The intimate sound and lights, the stage and the expanded room provide an ideal atmosphere to showcase the most talented jazz musicians in the world as well as the fantastic local talent right here in the MidWest. Jazz fans and jazz musicians appreciate the experience from the finest jazz club in town combined with the absolute best in local cuisine.

A-TRAIN

AN A-TRAIN MEMBERSHIP is loaded with special cargo. Flash the conductor your Patron card and your passage is secure. A-Train Membership delivers gratis entry to all cover shows, discounts on ticketed shows and early notice on upcoming events and more.

DAKOTA FOUNDATION for JAZZ EDUCATION

A Non-Profit Organization dedicated to bringing jazz and education together. Watch for a Calendar of J-Train events and participate in seminars with the worlds best jazz musicians. Jazz students of all ages are encouraged to attend these casual afternoon sessions with top notch jazz musicians from around the world. Join the J-Train and the Dakota in bringing these golden first hand experiences to our musical community.

DAKOTA LIVE

A record label dedicated to capturing and distributing world class jazz live from the legendary stage in Minnesota