Manny has his top hip hop albums of the year! Listen to here video about this year’s music here: Here is the list of Manny’s Best Albums of 2024: Blue Lips by ScHoolboy Q American Dream by 21 Savage GNX by Kendrick Lamar Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii The Auditorium Vol 1 by Common...Read More
Olive just aired an interview with Rosie. And it has been a fun year of music for Olive. Listen to here video about this year’s music here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NtlIxMhUA5Q Here is the list of Olive’s Best Albums of 2024: SYRINGA by Rosie I am my neighbors keeper- Avery Sharpe FISSION – Dead Poet Society High Adventure-...Read More
It was another great year of music in 2024 and I’ve been along for the ride in heavy doses. In no particular order, but off the top of my head here’s a list of my favorite records from this year that left an impression and have been essentially wearing out my turntable needle. Khruangbin “A...Read More
Hello MPS Voice and Jazz 88 listeners, The Big Cheese here! As we wrap up the year, and as most of us have probably been given our Spotify wrapped. I think now is as good as a time as any to shout out my three favorite albums of the year! Check out their video here. This year...Read More
Jazz88 is happy to be a part of the thriving Minnesota Jazz scene. Year after year the players from this town deliver the goods with stellar performances and masterful recordings. This year, our Minnesota Jazz Tracks host Sam Keenan compiled the top twenty local tracks as voted on by the listeners of the Jazz88. Thanks...Read More
2024 has been a magical year in the world of new releases. Many long-awaited releases from the most revered names in jazz saw the light of day. We also discovered new artists who took a huge leap forward this calendar year. Jazz88 is proud to celebrate the Top 20 songs of 2024 as voted on...Read More
In 2024 the world saw the passing of some of the most iconic jazz artists, composers and personalities in the music’s history. Listen below to celebrate these artists and hear some of their most celebrated recordings! Artists Featured: Les McCann September 23, 1935 – December 29, 2023 Marlena Shaw September 22, 1939 –...Read More
Here are the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below! Laufey – From the Start Happy Apple – Vanity Plate Zacc Harris – This Day Lakecia Benjamin – Phoenix Reimagined The Bad Plus – Grid/Ocean Ebo Taylor – Obi Do Woa Joel Shapira – Sleepless Montage Bilal – All for...Read More
Cody Steinmann had a banner year in 2024. The Twin Cities based guitar player made connections with iconic musicians like JD Allen and cemented his reputation as one of the most prolific guitarists in the Twin Cities jazz scene. On his album Confined Spaces Steinmann uses his long-running trio with Chris Bates on bass and Abinnet...Read More
Before Stanley Jordan was a household name he was getting his career started with Madison, Wisconsin serving as his home base. The young player made routine trips up to the Twin Cities and he credits the Twin Cities as the first major metro area where he built up a fanbase. Even though Jordan can now...Read More
