Peter Solomon speaks with pianist Sean Mason about his latest album A Breath of Fresh Air.  Mason also discusses how growing up in the South affected his music, his love of early jazz, his recent collaborations with singer Catherine Russell and poet Mahogany Browne, and the ways that conflicting personality types in his quintet make...Read More

Here are the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below!   Marianne Solivan – Open the Door Abebi Stafford – Kinderglow Artemis – The Smile of the Snake Igmar Thomas’s Revive Big Band – Runnin’ Outta Time Butcher Brown – Unwind feat. Melanie Charles Thomas Marriott – It’s Such A...Read More

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Dayna Martinez, the Executive Director of the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival to get a preview of the headlining acts. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

2024 has been a magical year in the world of new releases. Many long-awaited releases from the most revered names in jazz saw the light of day. We also discovered new artists who took a huge leap forward this calendar year. Jazz88 is proud to celebrate the Top 20 songs of 2024 as voted on...Read More

  Kavyesh Kaviraj – Lullaby Etienne Charles – Old School Ken Peplowski – Cabin in the Sky Michael Mayo – I Wish Mike Stern – Climate Emmet Cohen – Vibe Provider Jo Harrop – Traveling Light Samara Joy – You Stepped Out of a Dream Avery Sharpe – My Friend, Don’t Be Afraid to Ask...Read More