“the best 12-string guitarist ever heard.” – Pete Seeger “wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone This year, Leo Kottke’s annual November concert is a Dakota residency with special guest, Dave King. After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of […]

WEEK #5 FEATURING: SET I: ARTHAUS SET II: PIZZA COUPON

The young pianist captivates audiences with treatments that showcase his inquisitive, far-ranging intellect as well as smooth style and strong technique. Subtle threads of humor reward the careful listener. A Minnesota native, Abebi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas. Featuring: Peter Goggin - Saxophone Adam […]

Whether singing bebop, bossa nova, big band swing or a ballad, Connie's voice is readily identifiable - sure in pitch, a tad smoky in places, razor sharp in articulation and exhibiting an inherent sense of swing that's dead-center in the pocket. Nominated as JazzWeek Vocalist of the Year in 2005 alongside Stacey Kent, Madeleine Peyroux, […]

Featuring: Doug Haining, Dave Graf, Steve Wright, Phil Aaron, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein

Charanga Tropical features the classic charanga instrumentation of flute, three violins, vocalists, and full Latin rhythm section. The group is one of just a few charanga groups performing in the United States. Band repertoire feature classic danzónes as well as a vibrant mix of modern salsa and original compositions. The ensemble has appeared at festivals […]

8:30pm Abebi Stafford Group Abebi Stafford - Piano Kameron Markworth - Bass Doug Little - Tenor Sax Adam Nussbaum - Drums 7:00 Opening Set - Ahmed & the Creators Ahmed Abdulkarim - Trumpet Dave Brattain - Saxophones Dale Alexander - Piano Bill Stieger - Drums Charlie Lincoln - Bass