Vanisha Gould has earned critical praise for her creative approach to singing and composing. In this conversation with Peter Solomon, she talks about her creative process and the making of her latest album What an Interesting Girl, which was released in October by Cellar Music. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

Alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa will be appearing at Berlin in Minneapolis on Wednesday, November 4th. He spoke with Jazz88’s Peter Solomon about his Indian-American background and how he incorporated a wide range of influences into his music, including Indian Classical and Carnatic music, Grover Washington, Charlie Parker, Chuck Mangione, and even George Michael. (Photo: David...Read More

Yonci speaks with Eli Awada of local crew Room3, ahead of their residency at Berlin, Sundays in November 2026.  Room3 is a jazz fusion wild card rooted in tradition yet driven by experimentation. Their sound is imaginative, melodic, and rhythmically sharp, mixing elements of bebop, contemporary jazz, prog rock, funk, and more. The collective operates...Read More

Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon speaks with Philip Brunelle, Founder and Artistic Director of VocalEssence. He discusses an upcoming performance of the monumental Berlioz composition “Te Deum,” which will feature a chorus of 200 singers, a full orchestra, a pipe organ, and twelve harps. Details on the concert, taking place the Cathedral of Saint Paul...Read More

Yonci chats with Jason Marsalis ahead of his Berlin debut on October 17th 2026,  featuring local talent Kavyesh Kaviraj, Dan Carpel, and Abinnet Berhanu.  Read More

Yonci spoke with Dakota Jazz Club Founder, Lowell Pickett, ahead of this year’s Dakota Block Party on 9/26/26. Dakota Block Party 2026 When: Saturday, SEP 26, 2026 | 2–10pm Where: Nicollet Mall Cost: Free and open to the public OUTSIDE ON NICOLLET MALL Nicollet Stage Live Music Lineup: L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE at 2pm Nathan & The...Read More

Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon speaks with vocalist and composer Chenxi Pan, who changed her life path in her early twenties when she left her native country of China and came to the US to study jazz. She discusses her unique musical path, the artists that influenced her singing and writing, and talks through some...Read More

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with Twin Cities based saxophonist Brandon Wozniak, who has been selected as September Artist in Residence at Minneapolis jazz venue Berlin. Wozniak will perform in a series of Sunday night concerts, including collaborations with musicians such as drummer Dave King, cellist Michell kinney, guitarist Zacc Harris, among others. Information on the...Read More

Charles Tolliver’s professional career began in earnest in 1964, when he recorded as a sideman with alto saxophonist Jackie McLean. In subsequent years, Tolliver worked with Max Roach, Horace Silver, Andrew Hill, Sonny Rollins, Gerald Wilson, and others. Recently, Mack Avenue records reissued his first session as a leader, under the title Right Now… And...Read More

Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon speaks with composer and saxophonist Stephanie Wieseler and bassist Charlie Bruber about the long awaited new recording by Society of Chemists. The Twin Cities-based ensemble has a unique musical approach with they describe as “chamber jazz fusion.” They discuss what that means, and Wieseler talks about the ways she sometimes...Read More