Celebrated saxophonist, composer, educator, and Music Director for the Twin Cities’ own JazzMN Orchestra, Pete Whitman, dropped by the Jazz88 studios to discuss his upcoming show leading and conducting the South High Jazz Band on May 24. This interview originally aired May 15, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. This interview was produced and edited...Read More
Image courtesy of artist and is not the property of Jazz88-KBEM Peter Rowan doesn’t need to perform and tour. At 80-years-old, the man has put in his time and forged a bluegrass legacy—from coming up with Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys in the 60s, to recording and performing with the likes of David...Read More
Coming up on Wednesday, May 17, Jazz88 presents the first performance in a series of spring and summer Jazzclectic pop-up concerts. Trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim and his Quartet will play from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Great Lawn, just north of Allianz Field, before the Loons’ match against Houston. No game ticket required; all are...Read More
The in-demand, Twin Cities-based pianist and composer, Kavyesh Kaviraj, came through the studios of Jazz88 to talk about the importance of working as a side person, his approach to leading bands, and his upcoming show at the Dakota. This interview originally aired May 12, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts...Read More
Twin Cities Jazz Festival organizers Steve Heckler and Dayna Martinez swung through The Afternoon Cruise to chat about the event (now in its 25th year), including details about the MPS Voices Youth Stage and other schedule highlights from across the 2023 Twin Cities Jazz Fest. Listen here: This interview originally aired May 10, 2023...Read More
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