This week, I was just coming up with a clever joke. Just one of the things I do to amuse myself and break the tedium. I thought of a tagline for Blue Note Records: “Home of All the Rap Hits.” Which, of course, is tongue in cheek. But it does feel sometimes like...Read More
California based Kiefer joins Justus Sanchez at Jazz88 for an in-studio performance and interview. Kiefer, who gained acclaim for optimistic beat-based jazz, released his latest album “When There’s Love Around” in 2021. The new album is a departure from his previous works. He has switched out the beats for a full band. He and his...Read More
Nubya Garcia was born in 1991 in Camden Town, London. She was the youngest of four siblings, to a Guyanese mother, a former civil servant, and a British Trinidadian filmmaker father. It doesn’t get much more diverse than that when you factor in her musical pedigree. Garcia has said her home life with her stepdad,...Read More
“Iconic” is an overwrought word. As are “legendary,” “genius,” and probably a few others. One problem is that they tend to overemphasize mediocrity. In the case of Pete Escovedo, the terms fall short. How about dynasty? That’s a start and far more apt. The Afro-Caribbean roots of Pete Escovedo’s ancestors run deep. But for...Read More
BADBADNOTGOOD, besides being the only band I know of to employ the caps-lock strategy, is unique in countless other ways. Ones that matter, I daresay. Chiefly in their approach to music, which sets them apart from more than a few up and comers in this generation of jazz. They employ...Read More
Nate Smith knows his way around a drum set. That is possibly the least of his skills and definitely not the highest on his resume ranking. Nevertheless, it warrants a mention. All too many drummers that become band leaders can forget that they are timekeepers, or need to be sometimes. This should not preempt...Read More
You may have noticed I’ve been on and off the air more than usual lately. I’m mainly resting myself for the upcoming pledge drive. That kicks off Friday with The Morning Show. We’ll need lots of energy and good vibes to make and surpass our goals. I can’t wait to read your name...Read More
Luigi Romolo, State Climatologist with the MN Department of Natural Resources talks about the arrival of Autumnal Equinox, Meteorological vs Astronomical seasons and when you need to think about bringing your plants inside with The Morning Show on Jazz88 More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
The bigger the legend, the more prolific the tributes. When piano giant Chick Corea passed away last spring it took the music world by complete surprise. His close friends and family knew he’d been ill. Anytime that happens, fittingly, posthumous tributes from colleagues, cronies and fans tend to roll in. More than most musicians of...Read More
Q: Where does a massive rhino sleep? A: Anywhere it wants to. Please forgive the “Dad joke” intro. But trust me, it fits. Joey De Francesco is arguably the greatest living Hammond B-3 organ player. Many would remove the “arguably” qualifier. The son of B-3 great “Papa” John DeFancesco, Joey is a gifted player and...Read More
