Dakota Andersen’s debut album, Switchgrass, is a collection of original songs largely inspired by nature that spans a multitude of vocal jazz styles. Just as switchgrass itself is linked to other plants of its kind through an interconnected and expansive root system, so too are the songs on this album - each track lives distinctly within its own subgenre, yet is also grounded in the jazz tradition. Featuring a heavy-hitting lineup of local Twin Cities musicians - Ben Ehrlich, Dan Carpel, Stephanie Wieseler, Ethan Ostrow, Ernest Bisong, Jackson Peters, and Rachel Bearinger - this album is sure to captivate listeners through the ensemble's dynamic playing and Dakota's thoughtful compositions.
Recorded April 12 & 13, 2025 at Greenway Recording, Minneapolis, MN. Mixed by Mason Meyers, mastered by Kevin Feidt, art by Emily Olson, digital distribution & CD production by CD Baby, vinyl production by Outta Wax.
Listen wherever you stream music! You can also buy a CD or vinyl from my online store OR at any of my upcoming shows!
Join me and three other vocalists for this FREE pre-TC Jazz Fest show! I'll be sharing the stage with Maurice Jacox, Vicky Mountain, and Niny Salem, and Steven Hobert will be playing piano. Each of us will sing about 2-3 songs, and there might even be a group number at the end! Hope to see you there!
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Episcopal Homes, 1860 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104
I'm thrilled to be making my debut at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival this year!! I'll be playing an hour-long set of originals and standards with a local pianist at Episcopal Homes in St. Paul. Admission is free! Come hang!
After the Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra's successful performance at Capital City Pride in Des Moines last summer, the group is bringing its charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to Iowa City Pride this summer! I'm honored to be joining the PLJO for a few selections, including an arrangement of one of my original songs. Paul's writing is wholly unique, intricate, and tasteful, and his band always makes his arrangements come to life with such ease and musicality. You won't want to miss this one!!
I'm so excited to be making my Iowa City Jazz Festival debut this summer!! I'll be playing on the Oaknoll South stage from 5-6pm with a trio of eastern Iowan musicians. We'll be playing lots of my originals and a few jazz standards. Admission is free! Come hang!
