Local artists Katia Cardenas and Lucia Sarmiento are both instructors of a new program at WalkerWest Music Academy called the “Women in Jazz Initiative.” The first combo of players from the program are playing on Saturday, June 24 at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival (7:30pm set at the MPSVoices Future of Jazz Stage in the...Read More
When Christian McBride was in town to play the Dakota in January, he made time to discuss the ensemble he’d be bringing to the Twin Cities Jazz Festival this Saturday with Jazz88. Listen here: This interview originally aired June 22, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon...Read More
Gary Hines, the leader of Sounds of Blackness, connected with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise to discuss the group’s new single, “Woke” as well as their upcoming Juneteenth show at Allianz Field. Listen: More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Manny Hill, the executive producer of MPS Voices, was nice enough to swing through The Afternoon Cruise and talk about the exciting new service designed to let more listeners discover the talents of the Minneapolis Public Schools community. Listen here: This interview originally aired June 15, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. This interview...Read More
Jazz88 has rounded up a number of music-centric Juneteenth events happening around the Twin Cities metro area. As we approach the weekend of Juneteenth (June 19th) in the Twin Cities, we hope you’ll find time to attend one or more of these events. Friday, June 16 Juneteenth Jubilee: A Black Burlesque Show 6pm – 8pm...Read More
Local guitarist Cody Steinmann visited The Afternoon Cruise to discuss his upcoming concerts, his monthly jam session, and his love of the Twin Cities. He was raised in Milwaukee, but relocated to the Twin Cities about five years ago. Sean McPherson also quizzed him about Milwaukee’s not-so-famous food, hoppel poppel. Listen here: This interview...Read More
“Everybody wants to be free.” Minneapolis-based vocalist Jevetta Steele (of the celebrated family gospel group, The Steeles) caught up with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise to discuss her upcoming appearance with the Minnesota Orchestra for their Juneteenth Celebration (happening June 23) and the importance of reflecting on the holiday, especially as Minnesotans. Listen here: ...Read More
Ernest Bisong, an accomplished violinist based out of the Twin Cities, swung through the Jazz88 studios to talk about the role of violin in jazz music and to discuss his upcoming summer camp for young violinists at Walker West Music Academy. Listen: This interview originally aired June 5, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. This...Read More
Dave King of The Bad Plus made time to talk with Sean from Jazz88 about the group’s new lineup and their upcoming show at First Ave on June 10. Plus, they discussed King’s work with guitarist Julian Lage and his connection to the Twin Cities. Listen here: This interview originally aired May 31, 2023...Read More
Julius Collins (L) and Brian Ziemniak (R) of long-running local soul/R&B outfit, Dr. Mambo’s Combo, came through Jazz Futures to talk about “Forever In My Life,” their upcoming birthday tribute to Prince at the Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis on Wednesday, June 7. Listen: This interview originally aired May 31, 2023 on Jazz Futures....Read More
