“THERE IS A LEGEND AMONG US FOLKS!!” – this is my constant rallying call to my brothers and sisters in local media. Stokley, the iconic R&B musician who fronted Mint Condition for 20+ years is a half-decade into a fruitful solo career and I can’t believe the man can shop for groceries at Mississippi Market...Read More

Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is bringing her trio to the Selby Ave Jazz Fest for a performance on Saturday, September 13. Mabuchi, who hails from Japan but is based in L.A., was nice enough to connect with Sean McPherson and talk about her trio, her repertoire and her love of improvisation.   This interview originally aired...Read More

Here are the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below!   Stokley – Rare (no, no, no) Jaleel Shaw – Beantown Heath Brothers – Smilin’ Billy Suite Part IV Joe Farnsworth – All Said and Done Cody Steinmann – And Make The Airmen of Note – When the Amazon Spoke,...Read More

Jazz88 loves live music! Make some plans to support music by enjoying it live! Here are some suggestions for next week: Monday, September 15, 2025: Lawrence El Presents: The Mintrolude at Icehouse + Keyon Harrold at Dakota Jazz Club Tuesday, September 16, 2025: Explosion Band at Jazz Central Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Damon Smith/Art Edmaiston/Steve...Read More

Lawrence El, the distinguished keyboardist and songwriter from Mint Condition is reuniting with the members of Mint to celebrate a particular facet of their musical offerings; The Mintroludes. During Mint’s decades long run as a band they satiated their musical appetites with short interludes that bring in a wider array of styles then their primary...Read More