Ernest Bisong, an accomplished violinist based out of the Twin Cities, swung through the Jazz88 studios to talk about the role of violin in jazz music and to discuss his upcoming summer camp for young violinists at Walker West Music Academy. Listen: This interview originally aired June 5, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. This...Read More
Legendary guitarist, vocalist, and Radio Deluxe co-host, John Pizzarelli, hopped on the phone with Jazz88 to discuss his new album, Stage & Screen, and his recent travels with his trio. Check it out: This interview originally aired June 2, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. This interview was produced and edited by Autumn Haeg. More Posts...Read More
Jazz88 is seeking professional, qualified, and experienced candidates for a variety of roles, including host positions and more. Find our full list of current openings here. All jobs are in person, with limited remote days or hours possible, union representation, and good benefits. We’re committed to diversity and hope to make our staff reflect the...Read More
Dave King of The Bad Plus made time to talk with Sean from Jazz88 about the group’s new lineup and their upcoming show at First Ave on June 10. Plus, they discussed King’s work with guitarist Julian Lage and his connection to the Twin Cities. Listen here: This interview originally aired May 31, 2023...Read More
Julius Collins (L) and Brian Ziemniak (R) of long-running local soul/R&B outfit, Dr. Mambo’s Combo, came through Jazz Futures to talk about “Forever In My Life,” their upcoming birthday tribute to Prince at the Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis on Wednesday, June 7. Listen: This interview originally aired May 31, 2023 on Jazz Futures....Read More
Coming up on Sunday, June 11, Jazz88 presents the third installment in our JazzClectic pop-up concert series: drummer/composer/educator and friend of the station L.A. Buckner + Big Homie will perform from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Mall of America® Huntington® Bank rotunda. This FREE show from one of the most electrifying drummers in the...Read More
Coming up on Friday, May 26, Jazz88 presents the second installment in the Jazzclectic pop-up concert series: drummer Brandon Commodore’s NRG will play from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in The Commons park (near US Bank Stadium) in downtown Minneapolis. This free, outdoor show from one of the most exciting bandleaders in the Midwest is made...Read More
Grammy-nominated producer (Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Raphael Saadiq), vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, Terrace Martin, got with The Afternoon Cruise to discuss his latest project with the jazz “supergroup,” Dinner Party, and his upcoming run of shows at the Dakota. During the conversation, Martin shared his deep knowledge of the Twin Cities music scene–including gracing the stage...Read More
Jazz88 is proud to be teaming up with Icehouse to bring you the Outdoor Courtyard Jazz Series, every Thursday – Saturday from 6 – 8:30 PM throughout the summer. This special series will feature some of the area’s finest musicians performing dinner sets on the Icehouse patio, located at 2528 Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Full...Read More
