Celebrating 40 Years of the Dakota with Founder Lowell Pickett

David Ambrosio

Yonci interviews bassist and bandleader David Ambrosio. Aired May 2026.

Kalia Vandever

Yonci interviews trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever. Aired April 2026.

MN Smooth Jazz Vibes Presents: An Evening w/Tony Exum Jr.

Saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. will be in the Twin Cities November 15 performing at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Edina at 6pm. MN Smooth Jazz Vibes founder Stephanie Calloway and Tony Exum Jr. talk with Manny Hill about the upcoming event, and what attendees can expect to experience. Tony also shares a little about his background and how he got into Jazz.

Celebrating 40 Years of the Dakota with Founder Lowell Pickett

Since it's founding in 1985, The Dakota has become a linchpin of the music world. The Dakota's founder, Lowell Pickett, has been at the helm since the beginning and the journey from it's beginnings as a no-cover, all local music spot to one of the premier performance venues in the world has been miraculous, but also serendipitous. Pickett shares stories from the club's beginnings, shines light on the Minnesota music scene that is still so central to its success, and looks ahead to the 40 year anniversary block party coming up on Saturday, September 20.

Yuko Mabuchi Is Bringing Her Sound to the Selby Ave Jazz Fest

Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is bringing her trio to the Selby Ave Jazz Fest for a performance on Saturday, September 13. Mabuchi, who hails from Japan but is based in L.A., was nice enough to connect with Sean McPherson and talk about her trio, her repertoire and her love of improvisation.