The Neighborhood Quartet has been a beneath-the-radar Twin Cities mainstay for years, providing their sound on stages all across the metro. I was elated when I found out they were taking the step into commercially releasing an album, and when I heard the tune “Hey Fellas,” I knew they had found their stride. The tune...Read More
After studying at UW-Eau Claire and a stint in Chicago, guitarist Mike Wolter has firmly planted his flag in the Twin Cities jazz scene. On Friday, June 14, he’ll be celebrating the release of his band’s debut album at MetroNOME Brewery. The Early Planets’ release is called The Waits/inBetween Music, and alongside bassist Cody McKinney...Read More
Joe Lovano connected with Jazz88’s Sean McPherson in anticipation of his performance at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 22. Lovano and McPherson discussed Lovano’s long-running quartet, his legendary role in the Paul Motian Trio alongside Bill Frisell, and Lovano’s many great experiences in the Twin Cities, including a show with the Woody...Read More
Greetings! Every Friday I’ll be bringing you some highlights of new music we are featuring here on Jazz88. This is all connected to This Just In, our weekly show that celebrates new jazz releases. You can catch This Just In, hosted by moi, Fridays at noon on 88.5, or catch it on your own schedule...Read More
Since moving to the Twin Cities from the East Coast a handful of years ago, Abinnet Berhanu has become an essential part of the Twin Cities music scene. He’s spent time supporting touring artists, playing countless jam sessions around the city and celebrating the music of Ethiopia with his group Andanet. This Saturday he brings...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with documentary photographer Walter Griffin and painter and designer Patrice Goodall Abbe about “Jazz ‘n’ More,” an exhibit of photographs and paintings on display at Dow Art Gallery June 6th – June 29th. Dow Art Gallery will host an event celebrating the exhibit, featuring the Walker West Jazz Ensemble, on Thursday,...Read More
Dayna Stephens – Bubbly Julian Lage – Nothing Happens Here Khruangbin – Three From Two The Early Planets – DONKEY Bill Frisell – Electricity Kandace Springs – Broken Keys Willie Morris – The Imitation Game Greg Murphy – The Cure Kamasi Washington – The Garden Path Birckhead – Cacao Loading… More Posts...Read More
Celebrated vibraphonist and visionary Stefon Harris is making his way back to the Twin Cities for a headlining performance on the Jazz88 Mainstage at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. In anticipation of his set on Friday, June 21, Harris was kind enough to connect with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 and discuss his career, his purpose,...Read More
Erin Schwab learned how to personalize a song from Bette Midler, and this weekend, at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis, she and an all-star band are exploring Bette Midler’s songbook. Schwab also brought along James Scott from the Capri to talk about the Capri’s Capital Campaign and the upcoming Legends season. Full interview: This interview...Read More
