Dakota Andersen

Dakota Andersen is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and educator based in Minneapolis. A newcomer to the Twin Cities, he is quickly becoming established in the jazz scene with performances at Jazz Central Studios, Aster Cafe, MetroNOME Brewery, Hook and Ladder, and Resource. Most recently, he recorded his debut album of 10 original jazz compositions entitled Switchgrass, which is set to be released on April 24, 2026. Past collaborations include Kurt Elling, Sinne Eeg, Darmon Meader, Laila Biali, Miguel Zenón, Myra Melford, Carl Allen, the One O’Clock Lab Band, and the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra.