Julian Lage – Nothing Happens Here Ghost-Note – Mustard N’Onions Ned Kantar – After You’ve Gone Adam Levy – Vermouth Greg Murphy – The Cure Nubya Garcia – Fortify Kamasi Washington – Prologue Remy Le Bouef’s Assembly of Shadows – Barbara HeyArlo – Chanting and Gossip Lynne Arriale – Courage   Loading…  Read More

We are stuffed to the gills in Minnesota with great jazz artists. We wanted to highlight some of the best songs released in 2023. This list is by no means comprehensive and we encourage you to listen our stream dedicated to Minnesota music, Minnesota Jazz Tracks. And don’t miss out on the great local show...Read More

José James is a product of South Minneapolis and even though he lives elsewhere he is still strongly connected with the Twin Cities. In fact, James fell in love with jazz as a young teenager thanks to an announcer on Jazz88 outlining the role of Billy Strayhorn in the composition “Take The A Train”. In...Read More

Don’t miss a note of the 21st Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival in and around Mears Park in Lowertown St. Paul Thursday through Saturday, June 20-22.  The incredible lineup includes Jose James, Nneena Freelon, James Carter Organ Trio, Grace Kelly, Mayato Rivera w/Charanga Tropical  and many, many more. Jazz88 will be on site to visit with you and...Read More