Afro-Cuban All-Stars
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In 1996, the wonderful American guitarist/musicologist Ry Cooder tapped Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, leader of the Afro-Cuban All-Stars, to help...
Feb 22
Bill Charlap Trio
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Pianist Charlap is one of the finest accompanists a jazz singer could want, as he demonstrated last year in an...
Feb 15
Bob James Quartet feat. Andrey Chmut
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The veteran keyboardist has worn many hats: a pioneer of smooth jazz; award-winning TV composer best known for "Angela," the...
Feb 15
Dave Holland/Kevin Eubanks/Eric Harland
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These three jazz mainstays have formidable resumes. In 1968, Miles Davis asked British bassist Holland to replace the stellar Ron...
Feb 15
Mayyadda & Ricki Monique
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These two warmly energetic and bravely innovative Twin Cities neo-soul/R&B singers should be packing the Dakota on their own, but...
Feb 8
Ana Popović
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, the Serbia-born singer/guitarist commuted from Los Angeles to Amsterdam, where she received...
Feb 1
Anthony David
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The Georgia soul man got his break writing a song for India.Arie's 2001 debut album. The two friends duetted on...
Feb 1
Review: Robert Glasper makes it time for jazz at the Dakota
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As a music fan, you hit a certain point in your life where you know it’s time for jazz. You...
Jan 31
Grammy-winning Robert Glasper seeks special guests for his six Minneapolis shows
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Keyboardist Robert Glasper may have the most extensive cellphone contacts of any musician. He's worked with everyone from Kendrick Lamar...
Jan 26
Albert Lee
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During his six-decade career, the well-traveled guitarist has worked with Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, the Everly Brothers, Bill Wyman, Vince...
Jan 25