A mix of local and national musicians who have new songs out on the airwaves. New songs we are playing at Jazz88 make up this weekly list. Check out the musicians and vote for your favorite. Jazz88 Songs of the Week: Brass Queens– Make Believe The Riffin’ Trio- Bright Size Too Branford Marsalis– As Long...Read More

This week’s Hot New Local Single “A Tune for Towner” from the new Joel Shapira solo guitar recording Unscripted. The namesake for the tune is multi-instrumentalist Ralph Towner. Towner, who is now 85, became well-known for his work with the Paul Winter Consort, his appearance on the Weather Report record I Sing the Body Electric, and especially for his role...Read More

Kristin Korb is that rare breed of musician who is equally adept as a vocalist and a jazz bassist. In this conversation with Jazz88 Morning Show Host Peter Solomon, she discusses her path as an artist, her association with bassist Ray Brown, and her latest project featuring jazz interpretations of music by the British synth-pop...Read More

Here are the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below! Stokely – Rare (no,no,no) Steve Kenny – Up Chuck Joan Hutton – Sidekick George Colligan – If the Mountain was Smooth, you Couldn’t Climb It Cody Steinmann – And Make Jimmy Greene – Praises Cecil McBee – Tulsa Black James...Read More

Jazz88 listeners are familiar with the talented musicians featured in this week’s Hot New Local Single. The BZ3 Organ Trio is comprised of Brian Ziemniak on the Hammond B3 organ, David Feilly on guitar, and Kevin Washington on drums. More than a jazz organ combo, they blend elements of funk, soul, and R and B into a...Read More