Kavyesh Kaviraj is in demand in the Twin Cities as a phenomenal pianist. Throughout his ten years in the Twin Cities, he’s developed quite the network of players to call on when he’s leading the bandstand, so when he took on the duty of curating a Jazz88 JazzClectic pop-up concert, he knew just who to...Read More
Marcus Kar, the Program Director at Youth Farm and co-chair of the Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council, recently came to visit Jazz88 and brought along Jesse Miller, a FAIR School junior and Youth Farm lead. This Saturday, Sept. 16, they are celebrating the season with Playing For the Plants 2023: a concert featuring free food (while...Read More
1- Meshell Ndegeocello – Gatsby 2- Javon Jackson – Amy’s Theme 3- Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge – New Potential 4- Joel Harrison – Today is Tomorrow’s Yesterday 5- Alfredo Rodriguez – El Llamado feat. Cimafunk 6- Sarah Morris – Something That Holds 7- Joe Alterman – Ruby Jubilation 8- HEYARLO – Rememberance 9- Honeybutter–...Read More
The Minnesota State Fair is here! We couldn’t be more excited about how much jazz there is on offer this year! No matter what day you go, you should be able to take in a great jazz experience. We sincerely encourage you to come through on Saturday, August 26 and/or Sunday, August 27 when...Read More
Jazz is having a moment. I start most every day here at Jazz88 reviewing music that comes in via mail and email from players all over the globe. Is it all excellent? Absolutely not. I receive some duds, and I know that, in my music career, I have definitely sent out my share of duds...Read More
Minneapolis Community Education is presenting its annual summer production, a musical adaptation of the film, Bring It On, playing at Southwest High School now through July 22. Jazz88 summer interns RJ, Lorelei, and Cristian spoke with actor Ari Sanford and Student Engagement Coordinator JoEllyn Jolstad about the cast, and how the show was put together....Read More
It’s been a while since we’ve done a Rhythm Changes update, and we’re very glad to be back! For the first few months of 2023, we’ve been focusing on one new release per week for This Just In. That pushed our Rhythm Changes series to the side. but with this great influx of new music,...Read More
Make Minnesota Jazz Legends part of your Jazz Appreciation Month observance this year. We’ll honor four of Minnesota’s notable and long-serving jazz legends in a concert and conversation event hosted by Jazz88 host, Patty Peterson. It will be an intimate afternoon of live music and inspiring stories. Presented by Jazz88, this special concert will be...Read More
I love Bessie Smith, but there are times where, no matter how much you love the sound, you wish you could hear those songs done faithfully, but recorded with technology that wouldn’t become available until after Smith’s passing in 1937. That’s where this set of performances from Dinah Washington fit in. By 1958, the studios...Read More
