Latin Folk & World Music Alma Andina’s journey mirrors the musical evolution and cultural adaptation of a South American family and their community residing in Minnesota, United States. The sound of Andean flutes and La Nueva Canción formed the foundation of their music, which gradually expanded to incorporate new rhythms and instruments, enriching Almandina’s entire...Read More

A soulful journey through jazz and blues, where smoky ballads meet captivating rhythms. From moody torch songs and blues to lively swing, it’s an evening with the Amy Manette Band featuring, timeless music wrapped in rich, powerful vocals and charm. Amy Manette: Lead Vocals Andrew McNamara: Keyboards Brad Holmberg: Guitar Dave Urness: Bass Marv Topp:...Read More

Gospel, Jazz, Soul, and African Rhythms The Gifted Handz Experience blends Gospel, Jazz, Neo-Soul, and African rhythms into a soulful, genre-defying sound. Influenced by Fela Kuti, Robert Glasper, and Earth, Wind & Fire, Joe and Josh fuse West African drums with rich, contemporary harmonies. A track like Shaun Martin – Madiba (7 Summers) showcases their...Read More

Get Ready for Next Week’s Concerts Now Larry McDonough Quintet featuring Richard Terrill at Dakota Jazz Club-Monday, August 4th at 7pm, tickets start at $25.47 Bill Simenson Orchestra at Jazz Central Studios- Tuesday, August 5th at 830pm, tickets start at $5 Sheila E & the E-Train at Dakota Jazz Club- Tuesday, August 5th and Thursday...Read More

Award-winning saxophonist, Patrick Lamb, is stepping into the spotlight with his new single, “Mint Condition.” Lamb is celebrated for his collaborations with music legends like Gino Vannelli, Bobby Caldwell, and Diane Schuur and now he is stepping into the spotlight. Patrick talks with Jazz88’s Patty Peterson about his Twin Cities debut concert at The Belvedere...Read More

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with singer Karrin Allyson about a show at Crooners Thursday April 3rd called “The American Songbook Jazz Party.” The program features the songs from Rodgers and Hart and Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is a collaboration with music journalist Daborah Grace Winer, who will tell stories behind the music. Karrin talks about...Read More

Singer Yazmin Bowers is also a pianist, painter, dancer and teacher. She’s also quite the world traveler spending a lot of her time in Havana, Cuba where she teaches music and culture and eventually incorporating her own experiences into her own music. With her heart and soul ultimately coming from her Midwestern roots, it’s always a...Read More

The New Standards are a jazz-adjacent trio featuring John Munson (bass and vocals), Chan Poling (piano and vocals), and Steve Roehm (vibes). Though the group has plenty of rock’n’roll pedigrees on their resume, all the members have a deep love and knowledge of jazz. The New Standards rely on that love of jazz and the...Read More

This month Crooners Supper Club celebrates their ten year anniversary. Jazz88 caught up with their Music Director, Jennifer Grimm, to talk about the club’s history, it’s triumphant series of outdoor concerts during the pandemic and the importance of having clubs that serve as a listening rooms. This weekend on Sunday Jazz88’s own Patty Peterson will...Read More

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with organist Pat Bianchi about his relationship to the Hammond B-3 organ and the influence of the late organist Joey DeFrancesco. Bianchi will perform at the Crooners Main Stage Thursday, November 14th with drummer Byron Landham and guitarist Paul Bollenback, who served as DeFrancesco’s rhythm section for many years. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20241111195108-PatBianchi_mixdown.mp3 TRANSCRIPT:...Read More