Drummer, vocalist, and bandleader Stokley is an internationally-acclaimed R&B star, both as a solo act and through his 20+ year career with Mint Condition, though he keeps a fairly low profile in his native Twin Cities. Stokley doesn’t perform locally all that often, but when he does. . .it’s an event. This Saturday, Oct. 7,...Read More
Jazz88 Morning Show host Peter Solomon had a chance to chat with Gary Hines (above), Music Director for the Grammy-winning Twin Cities ensemble, Sounds of Blackness, about their participation in a program called “Behind the Curtain: Ever After in Concert,” happening at the Ordway Center on October 6th and 7th. The story is a developing...Read More
Grammy award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling took some time out of his touring itinerary to chat with The Afternoon Cruise’s Sean McPherson about his new album, SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree. He’ll be coming to town on Sunday, October 1, with Charlie Hunter and the rest of his SuperBlue touring ensemble for a performance at The Parkway...Read More
Celebrated trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Randy Brecker is swinging into town to join the Twin Cities’ “premier jazz ensemble,” the JazzMN Orchestra, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on Monday, October 2. Jazz88 Morning Show host, Peter Solomon, caught up with Brecker to discuss how he keeps his music fresh after more than 50 years in...Read More
Trumpeter/composer John Raymond (above; R) was raised in the Twin Cities, but now spends most of his time between Bloomington, Indiana and New York. However, he’ll back in town on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Cedar Cultural Center to kick off a tour supporting his new collaborative album with S. Carey (above; L), Shadowlands. Jazz88...Read More
Braxton Haulcy (above; R), Executive Director at St. Paul’s WalkerWest Music Academy, and Ernest Bisong (above; L), a WalkerWest instructor and curator for the newest installment of their long-running Rondo Community Music Series, stopped by the Jazz88 studios to discuss this annual musical community event, how it comes together, and the different ways you can...Read More
Twin Cities-based vocalist and educator Dorothy Doring (above; L) has added a new chapter to the long story of her life as a musician. In the past couple of years, Doring has started writing her own songs and she’s ready to share them with the world. She’ll be playing at Metronome Brewery in St. Paul...Read More
PaviElle (aka DJ Lady Luca), celebrated vocalist, bandleader, and host on Jazz88, has teamed up with vocalist and curator Dennis Spears to kick of season 14 of Legends @ the Capri. This weekend (Sept. 23 & 24), the Capri will be transformed into a juke joint for “Hot Times at Zona’s Cabaret and Blues Joint.”...Read More
Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Latin American Heritage Month through mid-October. Jazz88’s Manny Hill joined MPS’ Office of Latine Achievement (OLA) Director, Marion Tizon, to talk about what the office has planned for celebrations, including a literacy event coming up in October, and how families can find out more information. Listen here: More Posts for...Read More
Yohannes Tona, an internationally-renowned bassist, has teamed up with vocalist Dibekulu to bring Ethio-Jazz to the Twin Cities. Ethio-Jazz will headline a show at the Green Room in Minneapolis on Friday, September 22. Listen to the conversation below to hear how Yohannes discovered the sounds of Ethio-jazz–while also learning other styles of music–and discover how...Read More
