The celebrated saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis visited with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise to discuss the music and legacy of Ornette Coleman on Coleman’s birthdate, March 9. Lewis’ path in the music world is connected to Coleman not only by Coleman’s musical legacy, but also by players like Charlie Haden and Jamaaladeen Tacuma,...Read More
After a seven year absence from the stages of the Twin Cities, Pippi Ardennia and her partner, Daniel Leahy, are back to grace the Crooners mainstage on Sunday evening (3/12). They were nice enough to hop on a Zoom with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise to chat about their upcoming visit. Listen to the interview...Read More
LA Buckner was nice enough to visit The Afternoon Cruise before his headlining show at the Dakota on Monday, March 6. Listen to the interview here: Originally aired March 2, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Cécile McLorin Salvant joined a Zoom with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise in advance of her shows this weekend (2/24-25) at the Walker Art Center. Check out the full conversation right here! More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Joan Griffith visited The Afternoon Cruise to discuss her new album, Sambanova 2, and her upcoming show at Crooner’s on February 17. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Minnesota jazz royalty stopped by The Afternoon Cruise to discuss the upcoming release party for their new album, Weights and Measures. Thanks to Nathan Hanson, Chris Bates and Shifting Paradigm records for visiting Jazz88! Listen to the interview here: Originally aired Feb 06, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Rachael Price hosted Sean McPherson from The Afternoon Cruise at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul ahead of her concert with her group Lake Street Dive. The subject: her other project with guitarist/composer Vilray, and their new release I Love A Love Song! Listen to the interview here: Originally aired Jan. 27, 2023 on The Afternoon...Read More
Drummer and composer extraordinaire Kevin Washington visited the Jazz88 studios to discuss his upcoming concert on January 19 at The Hopkins Arts Center. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group’s upcoming show, “Music for Martin” which takes place at the Ordway on Friday, January 13. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Benny Jones Sr., bass drum player and bandleader for the Treme Brass Band took the time to catch up with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 via phone from his home in New Orleans. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
