Mack Avenue recording artist and Minneapolis resident, Steve Cole, is getting ready for a headlining show at the Ames Center in Burnsville on Friday, August 18 as part of the Art and All That Jazz Festival, which is co-presented by Jazz88. Steve was kind enough to visit The Afternoon Cruise and talk about his career,...Read More
Minneapolis-based vocalist Leslie Vincent visited the Jazz88 studios in anticipation of the release of her sophomore record, About Last Night. In the conversation, she talked about her love of jazz and her connection with the band that played on her new recording. Listen: This interview originally aired on The Afternoon Cruise on 7/17/23Read More
Canadian vocalist/pianist Laila Biali is getting ready for a show at Crooner’s on Saturday, July 22. She was nice enough to connect with The Afternoon Cruise to talk about her new record, Your Requests, as well as her collaborations with Sting, Kurt Elling, and embracing her own musical strengths. Listen: This interview originally aired...Read More
Omar Abdulkarim and Anthony Coleman II visited The Afternoon Cruise to discuss their upcoming show at the Dakota. As two of the most exciting trumpet players working in the Twin Cities, they had a lot to say about what they’ll be bringing to the stage. They also talked about the support and encouragement they both...Read More
Virtuosic banjoist, composer, and 15-time Grammy winner, Béla Fleck, connected with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise ahead of a four show run at the Dakota on Thursday and Friday of this week (July 13 and 14) in support of his latest release, 2021’s My Bluegrass Heart. Fleck discussed how his perspective on writing and playing...Read More
Twin Cities vocal legend, Ginger Commodore, visited The Afternoon Cruise before making her way to rehearsal for her upcoming show honoring the legacy of Tina Turner on Sunday, July 9th at the Dakota. Listen:Read More
Local musical polymath and composer Martin Dosh swung through The Afternoon Cruise to discuss some upcoming shows, including an appearance as part of Icehouse and Jazz88’s Outdoor Courtyard Jazz Series on Thursday, July 6. Listen:Read More
Taylor Carik, one of the organizers for Taste of Minnesota, visited The Afternoon Cruise to discuss the event (July 2-3), including tips on how best to enjoy the festival, how to get yourself there, and what he plans on eating once he gets there! Check out the full lineup for the Jazz88 stage here. Listen:Read More
The Jazz88 Stage at 5th and Nicollet in Minneapolis for Taste of Minnesota this Sunday and Monday (July 2-3). Check out the schedule below so you don’t miss a minute of great performances over this holiday weekend. Taste of Minnesota is a FREE EVENT, and complimentary tickets can be reserved here. (Print your ticket before...Read More
Minneapolis-based pianist and vocalist David Billingsley (Stokley, Mint Condition) stopped by The Afternoon Cruise to discuss his upcoming show on Sunday, July 2, for Taste of Minnesota. He’ll be one of the headliners on the Jazz88 stage at 5th and Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis. In the interview, David talks about his lineup for the show...Read More
