Since moving to Minneapolis in 2005, Zacc Harris has gained a reputation as one of the area’s top guitarists, being named 2017 Twin Cities Best Jazz Artist by the City […]

Abinnet Berhanu is an expressive, explosive composer and drummer rooted in the canon of Black American music. Joining him are Dan Carpel on bass and Ted Godbout on piano. His […]

The Joel Shapira Trio Joel Shapira- Guitar Phil Aaron- Piano Tom Lewis- Bass

JC Sanford's EQ (Electric Quartet)   A new "plugged-in" version of a quartet led by trombonist/composer JC Sanford performs mostly Sanford's compositions and explores sonic adventures and deep grooves.   […]

Miles Davis Tribute Join Solomon Parham as he pays homage to the master trumpeter, Miles Davis. Experience the music, the history, and the joy of listening to the music of […]

Jam Session: Ben Ehrlich

Nathan Hanson and Erik Fratzke will explore the nooks and crannies of post-structuralist and restructuralist melodies and grooves. Jazz tunes, folk songs, and classic skronk will inform the proceedings. Join […]

A member of the Midwest music scene for many years, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to the Dakota stage. Classically trained, gospel-influenced, and jazz-inspired, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam […]

Twin Talk is the longstanding Chicago trio of Dustin Laurenzi (saxophone), Katie Ernst (bass/voice), and Andrew Green (drums). The band will play two freewheeling sets of original music that blur the […]

The Willie August Project Ben Siems- Guitar Matt Peterson- Upright Bass Jeremy Hauer- Drums

Brad Holden & Twins

Saxophonist Joan Hutton and pianist Tyler Lustek will perform two sets of melodic, inviting improvised music featuring jazz standards and their original compositions. Canadian native Joan Hutton is a performer, […]