New-York based singer Richard Cortez is releasing his debut album, Mood Swings, this week. Jazz88’s Peter Solomon caught up with Cortez to discuss how his long history of gay activism plays into his musical career. Remarkably, he only started singing jazz publicly a few years ago. He made a name for himself by organizing jazz...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with NEA Jazz Master and Grammy award-winning trombonist and composer Delfeayo Marsalis about the inspiration behind his recent recording, Crescent City Jewels. Marsalis will be featured in two sets with the JazzMN Orchestra Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22, at the Dakota. (Attached photo by Eric Waters and Girard Mouton). https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240918064147-DelfeayoFINALWEB.mp3Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter Dylan Hicks about ‘Modern Flora,’ the latest jazz-inspired project featuring his nonet Small Screens. Hicks and his ensemble will play a concert to celebrate the release of the new EP Sunday, September 8th at the Parkway Theater. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240904191731-DylanHickswithMusicWEB.mp3 More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with pianist Ethan Iverson, who played piano with The Bad Plus for seventeen years. Iverson discusses his recent Blue Note release ‘Technically Acceptable,’ as well as his passion for crime fiction and his controversial New York Times essay critiquing George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ Iverson performs with bassist Anthony Cox and...Read More
Like so many jazz performers, Davina from Davina and the Vagabonds discovered jazz music early on in her life through her father and has loved and studied the music ever since. Davina connected with Sean via phone in advance of her upcoming show at the Dakota to discuss some of her favorite songs including Fats...Read More
Preparing for our move back to Minneapolis North High means we won’t be able to hang with you at the State Fair this year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have hot tips on music happenings at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Below, read what Jazz88’s Sean McPherson is looking forward to. When I go to...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with singer and songwriter Lizz Wright about her latest release, Shadow. The recording celebrates the memory and lessons learned from her late grandmother. She discusses that, and her collaborations with Angelique Kidjo, Brandee Younger, and Meshell Ndegeocello. Wright performs at the Dakota this Friday night, August 16th. (Photo by Hollis King)...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with two members of local indie-jazz group, HEYARLO: drummer Richard Haneman and bassist Megan Mahoney. The band will play as part of the Hopkins Center for the Arts’ Sunset Series of outdoor concerts on Thursday evening, August 15, at 7 p.m. in Hopkins’ Downtown Park. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240812110952-HeyArlo_forWeb.mp3 More Posts for Show: The...Read More
A call from a storage unit manager led guitar icon George Benson down the path to releasing one of the most majestic and compelling albums of his entire career. Hear George Benson in conversation with Jazz88’s Sean McPherson, as he reflects on the recording sessions that led up to this new release, Dreams Do Come...Read More
Moore by Four is getting ready for a show this Friday, August 9, over at Crooners. Members Ginger and Ashley Commodore stopped by to talk about the group’s thirty-plus year history and what gives them their staying power. Full interview: This interview aired on The Afternoon Cruise 08/06/24 More Posts for Show: The...Read More
