Grammy award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling took some time out of his touring itinerary to chat with The Afternoon Cruise’s Sean McPherson about his new album, SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree. He’ll be coming to town on Sunday, October 1, with Charlie Hunter and the rest of his SuperBlue touring ensemble for a performance at The Parkway...Read More
Celebrated trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Randy Brecker is swinging into town to join the Twin Cities’ “premier jazz ensemble,” the JazzMN Orchestra, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on Monday, October 2. Jazz88 Morning Show host, Peter Solomon, caught up with Brecker to discuss how he keeps his music fresh after more than 50 years in...Read More
Looking for a fun way to stay active this fall? Minneapolis Public Schools is once again participating in “Walk & Roll to School Day” on Wednesday, October 4, followed by its own local event, “Let’s Roll MPS” the following Wednesday, October 11. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Active Living Coordinator, Jenny Borden, about both...Read More
1- Alfredo Rodriguez – El Llamado feat. Cimafunk 2- Veronica Swift – Keep Yourself Alive 3- Nicole Zuraitis – The Good Ways 4- Nite Bjuti – Soursop 5- Okonski – Sunday 6-Joe Farnsworth – Bobby No Bags 7- Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge – New Potential 8- Sami Stevens – Morning 9- HEYARLO –...Read More
Trumpeter/composer John Raymond (above; R) was raised in the Twin Cities, but now spends most of his time between Bloomington, Indiana and New York. However, he’ll back in town on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Cedar Cultural Center to kick off a tour supporting his new collaborative album with S. Carey (above; L), Shadowlands. Jazz88...Read More
Braxton Haulcy (above; R), Executive Director at St. Paul’s WalkerWest Music Academy, and Ernest Bisong (above; L), a WalkerWest instructor and curator for the newest installment of their long-running Rondo Community Music Series, stopped by the Jazz88 studios to discuss this annual musical community event, how it comes together, and the different ways you can...Read More
Twin Cities-based vocalist and educator Dorothy Doring (above; L) has added a new chapter to the long story of her life as a musician. In the past couple of years, Doring has started writing her own songs and she’s ready to share them with the world. She’ll be playing at Metronome Brewery in St. Paul...Read More
PaviElle (aka DJ Lady Luca), celebrated vocalist, bandleader, and host on Jazz88, has teamed up with vocalist and curator Dennis Spears to kick of season 14 of Legends @ the Capri. This weekend (Sept. 23 & 24), the Capri will be transformed into a juke joint for “Hot Times at Zona’s Cabaret and Blues Joint.”...Read More
Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Latin American Heritage Month through mid-October. Jazz88’s Manny Hill joined MPS’ Office of Latine Achievement (OLA) Director, Marion Tizon, to talk about what the office has planned for celebrations, including a literacy event coming up in October, and how families can find out more information. Listen here: More Posts for...Read More
Yohannes Tona, an internationally-renowned bassist, has teamed up with vocalist Dibekulu to bring Ethio-Jazz to the Twin Cities. Ethio-Jazz will headline a show at the Green Room in Minneapolis on Friday, September 22. Listen to the conversation below to hear how Yohannes discovered the sounds of Ethio-jazz–while also learning other styles of music–and discover how...Read More
