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Patty Peterson stopped by the Afternoon Cruise to discuss the Minnesota Jazz Legends event coming up on Sunday. Dive into this interview to get a glimpse of what goes into producing an event like Minnesota Jazz Legends. And we’ll see you there on Sunday!   Listen to the interview here: Portions of this interview originally...Read More

It’s been awhile since we did a Rhythm Changes and we’re very glad to be back! For the early months of 2023 we had been focusing on one record per week for This Just In. That’s pushed our Rhythm Changes series onto the back burner. but with this great influx of new music, it’s worth...Read More

Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins came through The Afternoon Cruise and talked with Jazz88 ahead of his performance at the Dakota on Wednesday, April 5. Listen to the interview here: Portions of this interview originally aired March 30, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. This interview was produced and edited by Autumn Haeg.     More...Read More

In preparation for their show on Saturday, April 1 at the Dakota, Jay Young brought his son and fellow bassist, Ian Young, as well as celebrated vocalist Ginger Commodore, into the Jazz88 studios to discuss the Lyric Factory project. Listen to the interview here: Portions of this interview originally aired March 27, 2023 on The...Read More

While he was in Minneapolis, Christian McBride was nice enough to connect with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise to discuss his upcoming performances in the Twin Cities, his love and support for all things jazz, and his work on Jazz Night in America. Listen to the interview here: Portions of this interview originally aired March...Read More