Pianist Bryan Nichols is embarking on a new chapter in his musical life. On Saturday, Dec. 21, he launches a new quintet to navigate his original compositions. The group premieres at Berlin and he’ll be joined by Sophia Kickhofel (sax), Jake Baldwin (trumpet), Dan Carpel (bass), and JT Bates (drums). Nichols was nice enough to...Read More
Jazz88’s Patty Peterson talks to sax man Boney James about his new CD Slow Burn and his tour, which brings him to the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul on Wednesday December 18th, 2024. Full interview: This interview aired on The Playroom 12/8/24 More Posts for Show: The PlayroomRead More
At Jazz88, we have polled you all about your favorite music of 2024, gathered those we would like to remember, and created some great segments to celebrate the year. Here is a schedule of special programming on Jazz88 this holiday season. Best Local Releases of the Year 2024 will premiere Monday, December 16, 2024...Read More
Jazz88 knows that the holiday times can be stressful. Maybe you promised your spouse a night on the town. Maybe you want to get OUT. Maybe you are going it alone this holiday season. Whatever the reason, it is the season to celebrate with song. It’s not too late to plan your holiday outing, here...Read More
Here is the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below! LA Buckner & Big Homie – Fireflies Zacc Harris – This Day Jake Baldwin and Ted Godbout – Cornflower Blue Peter Bernstein – Fitty for Dewey Oscar Peterson – It Ain’t Necessarily So Connie Evingson – Whisper Not ft....Read More
This week’s Hot New Local Single comes to us from singer Maud Hixson. Hixson is based in St. Paul, but she has built an international following. When you check out her polished, effortless and understated singing, it’s easy to understand why. Her most recent full-length album Permanent Moonlight features songs by Richard Rodney Bennett originally written for Cleo Laine, Lena Horne and Blossom Dearie, and...Read More
Reid Anderson, the co-founder and the bassist for The Bad Plus, recently connected with Sean McPherson’s Jazz88 for a chat. Anderson discussed the new album from The Bad Plus and their upcoming run of shows starting on Christmas Day at the Dakota. Full interview: This interview aired on The Afternoon Cruise 12/9/24 More...Read More
This year Jazz88 has kept track of all the local songs we’ve played from the year 2024. We are asking you to vote for your ten favorite tunes to help us put together an hour celebrating the best releases of 2024. Please place your votes before 10pm on Wednesday, December 11. Loading… More...Read More
This year Jazz88 has kept track of all the songs we’ve played from the year 2024. We are asking you to vote for your ten favorite tunes to help us put together an hour celebrating the best releases of 2024. Please place your votes before 10pm on Wednesday, December 11. Loading… More Posts...Read More
Join Next Level Collaborations at their winter coat giveaway at 1220 N Logan Ave, MPLS, MN 55411 on December 7th from 10am to 2pm With any questions contact jmason@nextlevelcollaborations.org More Posts for Show: Jazz with ClassRead More
