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Minnesota jazz royalty stopped by The Afternoon Cruise to discuss the upcoming release party for their new album, Weights and Measures. Thanks to Nathan Hanson, Chris Bates and Shifting Paradigm records for visiting Jazz88! Listen to the interview here: Originally aired Feb 06, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon Cruise
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This Just In is Jazz88’s weekly celebration of new releases. It hits the airwaves every Friday at noon and this week, we are diving into Kassa Overall’s latest mixtape, Shades 3. Kassa Overall is a drummer, producer and vocalist who refuses to water down any part of his skill set to fit into a single genre...
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Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Black History Month with several events over the next few weeks. Jazz88’s Manny Hill recently caught up with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, to discuss what the district has planned. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning Show
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If you’re a music enthusiast, chances are your “favorite” is a moving target–something that changes with the season; perhaps a new release that you predict will turn into a core album for years to come. I’m full of “favorites” that wax and wane. I just had a long discussion with Fletcher from Cities 97 about...
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Mingus Ah Um
You’re on a jazz radio station’s website right now. Chances are, I’m preaching to the choir here, but in case you’re new to jazz, Mingus Ah Um is the cream of the crop. If you thought jazz was stuffy background music for academics who are afraid to feel anything, every note of this record will change...
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