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Brian McKnight at Dakota Jazz “Bridging” Music
By Raymond Jackson and Tamrala Jackson Brian McKnight made a return visit to the Dakota Jazz Club on July 7th, promoting his new cd, ”˜Just Me.”' As usual, he gave a startling performance with his brother; Claude McKnight founder of the Gospel a Capella group, Take 6; and two sons, Brian Jr., 21 and Niko 19, as special guests. You could tell he is a man on a mission, and a proud father and mentor leaving a long lasting impression on all in attendance! His four performances in two days clearly showed his overall talent.  Having come from a family of Gospel/Inspirational singers, he stated, “I was the self taught piano player; all of my siblings are better than me vocally, so I just supplied them with the music” (more…)