Percussionist Bill Summers described music as a “religious undertaking” when he connected with Jazz88’s Sean McPherson to discuss the recent Headhunters record and their upcoming performance at the Dakota. Summers was joined by their drummer Mike Clark and the conversation covered iconic moments from Headhunters history, the group’s current lineup and their concern for musicians...Read More

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with G. Philip Shoultz, III about the 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert taking place Sunday, January 19th at Ted Mann Concert Hall on the U of M campus. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20250116063843-FinalVersionGPSMLK_web.mp3Read More

Here are the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below! Vanisha Gould – Donovan Etienne Charles – Colorado River Song feat. René Marie Adi Yeshaya – I Love You feat. Jennifer Grimm Sarah Hanahan – On The Trail Ezra Collective – God Gave Me Feet for Dancing Khruangbin – Three...Read More

Purple Funk Metropolis is back in action with their new single “Liquid Death.” The veteran group has navigated many different facets of funk music and on this one I hear a deep connection to Afrobeat. “Liquid Death” has the sprightly guitar interplay, rapid hand percussion patterns and powerful horn blasts I associate with the father...Read More

The celebrated vocalist Bruce Henry is back in town to perform a concert on Saturday at the Dakota titled “Everyone Under the Sun: A Celebration of Unity and Love.” Henry connected with Sean McPherson to discuss how he and the band will use Martin Luther King Jr. as a point of departure to build community...Read More