Jazz88 favourites, Society of Chemists are greeting Spring and jazz fans all over the Twin Cities with another luscious single from the group’s always buzzing studio laboratory. The piece, “Western Carol” was composed by chief Chemist, Stephanie Wieseler, “I wrote this on piano in late December of 2022. I was inspired by the cozy evening...Read More

Peter Solomon speaks with Greg Brosofske, writer and composer of a jazz-infused operetta called “Strange Heart,” in spired by Pulitzer-winning poet John Berryman’s writings. Actors Anna Hashizume and Bradley Greenwald also join the conversation. “Strange Heart” opens at Open Eye Theatre opened March 5th and runs through March 22nd.Read More

Twin Cities own Indie-Pop Jazz dynamos, Dilly Dally Alley are back with a new single! The tune “Hearts Like Caves” has lead singer and bandleader Sophia Spiegel reflecting on and celebrating transformation, transition of relocation and renewal of rediscovering and finding your roots. To our ears it’s the perfect sound to welcome in that Spring energy we...Read More

Minnesota Jazz Legends, Minnesota History Center, April 12, 2026 2pm Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a live music event honoring Minnesota’s jazz legends, hosted by Jazz88’s Patty Peterson, an award-winning vocalist. In partnership with Jazz88, the Minnesota History Center, and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Minnesota Jazz Legends will recognize the Twin Cities jazz...Read More

Theo Bleckmann is an vocalist with a penchant for creating experimental, boundary-pushing recordings drawing on a wide range of musical styles. His latest recording, called Love and Anger, is no exception. It includes highly personal and sometimes radical arrangements of two Kate Bush songs, Sylvester’s disco hit “Mighty Real,” “Hide Your Love Away” by the...Read More