Music lovers, experience the joy of fall colors and fantastic local live music at this all-ages friendly, FREE music in the park event! 5th Annual “Highland Park Harmonies” Free Neighborhood Musical Event with 4 local bands, Kabomelette food truck and a food collection for Open Hands Midway food shelf. This year’s band line-up: 12:00-1:00 Boots...Read More
Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz sings at the popular Stillwater Speakeasy, The Velveteen every Saturday 8p-10:30p Reservations recommended but not required. CALL TO BOOK GENERAL RESERVATION, PLEASE LEAVE NAME, NUMBER, TIME, DATE AND GUEST COUNT. (651) 342-2571Read More
On his website, drummer, producer and bandleader Makaya McCraven describes himself as a “beat scientist.”Much of McCraven’s work is involved in picking musical moments from his recorded performances and applying hip-hop style production techniques to reinvent the material. McCraven is releasing four new EPs in October, and he is performing live at Icehouse in Minneapolis...Read More
The concert event honoring our 2025 Minnesota Jazz Legends is now a one-hour radio special available on demand. This April, music lovers gathered at the Minnesota History Center to witness a concert honoring drummer Jay Epstein, pianist and Walker West Music Academy founder Grant West, Dixieland trombonist Art Katzman, and the late, award-winning jazz vocalist...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon sat down for a conversation with L.A. Buckner, who talks about why he celebrates his home turf of North Side Minneapolis, the influences that inform his music, and the evolution of his band Big Homie. L.A. Buckner and Big Homie are a headliner at this year’s Twin Cities Jazz Festival. You can...Read More
April is “Jazz Appreciation Month,” and Jazz88 is looking forward to celebrating with a concert honoring our 2025 Minnesota Jazz Legends: drummer Jay Epstein, pianist and Walker West Music Academy founder Grant West, Dixieland trombonist Art Katzman, and the late, award-winning jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan. Presented by Jazz88, this special concert will be held at...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with Chicago-based singer Christy Bennett about her work researching and recording the music of Irene Higginbotham. Higginbotham (1918 – 1988) is best remembered as the co-composer of the ballad “Good Morning Heartache,” which was one of Billie Holiday’s signature tunes. Higginbotham wrote published more than fifty songs, including “This Will Make You...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon had a chance to talk with legendary blues and soul singer Bettye LaVette about her development as an artist and how she learned to use her voice to make a song her own. LaVette is appearing at The Parkway Theater in a double billing with jazz singer/songwriter Madeleine Peyroux on Thursday, March...Read More
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
