Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with percussionist David Tullis and bassist Charlie Bruber of the Black Market Brass, and singer and producer Obi Original about their work in the Twin Cities Afro-Beat scene and the influences that feed into their music. The Black Market Brass and Obi Original have recently released a couple of new singles,...Read More

The Cedar Presents BLACK MARKET BRASS x OBI ORIGINAL with PURPLE FUNK METROPOLIS and BMB DJs Friday, December 5, 2025 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Standing Black Market Brass is back again to showcase their continuing collaboration with Minnesota’s own Obi Original. Following a sold out night celebrating the initial...Read More

Here are the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below! Lizz Wright – Sweet Feeling Zacc Harris – This Day Zaccai Curtis – Black Rice Etienne Charles – Colorado River Song feat. René Marie Vanisha Gould – Donovan Sarah Hanahan – On The Trail Alex Coke and Carl Michel Sextet...Read More

Purple Funk Metropolis is back in action with their new single “Liquid Death.” The veteran group has navigated many different facets of funk music and on this one I hear a deep connection to Afrobeat. “Liquid Death” has the sprightly guitar interplay, rapid hand percussion patterns and powerful horn blasts I associate with the father...Read More

After a decade as one of the most celebrated instrumental groups in the Twin Cities, Purple Funk Metropolis is back in action for 2023. Fresh off a band vacation to Puerto Rico, the group is preparing to head back into the studio and get a couple shows on their calendar. Purple Funk Metropolis is getting...Read More