Back in 2017, Jazz88’s Bobby Vandell, host of Bridge to the Blues and Jazz Futures, connected with drum legend David Garibaldi for an extended interview, covering many aspects of Garibaldi’s impressive career, beginning with his early years in Tower of Power. Jazz88 will continue to share portions of this interview throughout the coming months. Enjoy...Read More
Roy Hargrove was born October 16, 1969. In his too-short life (Hargrove died in 2018), he became an icon–sharing stages with musicians from across genres, winning Grammys, and penning songs that would live on for generations. Minnesota-based trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim had occasion to share stages and conversations with Hargrove during his time living in New...Read More
Grammy-nominated alternative jazz drummer, producer, and rapper Kassa Overall has released “2 Sentimental,” a melancholic reimagining of Duke Ellington’s ballad, “In a Sentimental Mood,” which Overall has transformed into an anthem for musicians struggling to survive the economic upheaval of the post-pandemic era. Enjoy the single, and check out an email conversation between Kassa Overall...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Dr. Maya Sullivan, Dean of Students at Metro State University, about two open house events the school is holding for prospective students this week. She discusses some of the things that she feels make Metro State University unique, including the affordable tuition costs, flexible opportunities for adult learners, the individualized...Read More
Jazz88 offers so much more than a streaming service ever can by connecting you to the world of jazz. With the support of our listeners, we are able to present live events, capturing world-class talent from resident and touring artists, all year long. Throughout our Fall Drive, we will be sharing selections from our audio...Read More
A native of Fridley, Minnesota, Andy Heglund has spent the last twenty-five years as a faculty member at the University of Nevada, Reno teaching percussion, percussion ensemble, and small jazz groups. The Manzanita Quintet consists of UNR faculty members Josh Reed on trumpet, Peter Epstein on saxophone, Adam Benjamin on piano, Hans Halt on bass, and...Read More
Jazz88 offers so much more than a streaming service ever can by connecting you to the world of jazz. With the support of our listeners, we’re able to present live events, capturing world-class talent from resident and touring artists, all year long. During our Fall Drive, we will be sharing full live concerts from our...Read More
Jazz88 offers so much more than a streaming service ever can by connecting you to the world of jazz. With the support of our listeners, we are able to present live events, capturing world-class talent from resident and touring artists, all year long. Throughout our Fall Drive, we will be sharing selections from our audio...Read More
Jazz88 offers so much more than a streaming service ever can by connecting you to the world of jazz. With the support of our listeners, we are able to present live events, capturing world-class talent from resident and touring artists, all year long. Throughout our Fall Drive, we will be sharing selections from our audio...Read More
Jazz88 offers so much more than a streaming service ever can by connecting you to the world of jazz. With the support of our listeners, we are able to present live events, capturing world-class talent from resident and touring artists, all year long. Throughout our Fall Drive, we will be sharing selections from our audio...Read More
