Grammy-nominated alternative jazz drummer, producer, and rapper Kassa Overall has released “2 Sentimental,” a melancholic reimagining of Duke Ellington’s ballad, “In a Sentimental Mood,” which Overall has transformed into an anthem for musicians struggling to survive the economic upheaval of the post-pandemic era. Enjoy the single, and check out an email conversation between Kassa Overall...Read More

Drummer, vocalist, and bandleader Stokley is an internationally-acclaimed R&B star, both as a solo act and through his 20+ year career with Mint Condition, though he keeps a fairly low profile in his native Twin Cities. Stokley doesn’t perform locally all that often, but when he does. . .it’s an event. This Saturday, Oct. 7,...Read More

Coming up on Wednesday, June 28, Jazz88 presents the fourth and final installment in our JazzClectic pop-up concert series: multi-instrumentalist/composer/educator and guest broadcaster on KBEM, Kevin Washington and his newest outfit, RA Spirit, will perform from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Water Works Pavilion in Mill Ruins Park, located in downtown Minneapolis. This FREE...Read More

Coming up on Sunday, June 11, Jazz88 presents the third installment in our JazzClectic pop-up concert series: drummer/composer/educator and friend of the station L.A. Buckner + Big Homie will perform from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Mall of America®  Huntington® Bank rotunda. This FREE show from one of the most electrifying drummers in the...Read More

The group, byerSelf (pronounced “by yourself”), is a collaboration between cellist Greg Byers, percussionist LA Buckner and pianist Javier Santiago. The three stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about their upcoming tour, how they met and what makes their music unique. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20181106095911203.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Nov. 06, 2018 on the Morning Show with Emily...Read More