Shows
Jazz88Filmmaker John Scheinfeld on "What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears?"Jazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with filmmaker John Scheinfeld about his 2023 documentary "What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears?" The film tells the story of the pioneering jazz rock band - one of the most popular bands in the world in the late sixties and early seventies - and the disastrous impact of going on tour beind the Iron Curtain for the US State Department. Scheinfeld describes the film as "a fascinating political thriller that involves the Nixon White House, the State Department, the governments of Yugoslavia, Romania and Poland, and a lot of behind the scenes doings...
2025-02-1117 min
Jazz88Dorothy Doring Performs a Cabaret Night on February 15 at the Phipps CenterSaint Croix Valley Opera Stages Dorothy Doring’s cabaret night. Dorothy’s show is called Glory of Love, and it takes place during Valentine’s Day weekend Saturday, February 15, at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI, at 7pm. The performance is staged by the Saint Croix Valley Opera Company. Phil Nusbaum talked about the show with the singer, Dorothy Doring, and about Cabaret night with Jennifer Eckes of Saint Croix Opera.
2025-02-1108 min
Jazz88Twin Cities Flamenco Collective Performs with Guest Artist at Crooner’s, Saturday February 15The Twin Cities Flamenco Collective performs at Crooner’s in Fridley, Saturday February 15 from 7:30 till 9pm. Phil Nusbaum talked with guitarist Ross Fellrath and dancer Sachiko Jah Gee about flamenco, and the group’s guest for this performance, José Moreno.
2025-02-0908 minJazz88Brent Fuqua Throws Birthday Bash and Release Party March 13 at the Hook and Ladder in MinneapolisBrent Fuqua celebrates the release of both his singer songwriter material and bluegrass songs Thursday March 13 at 7:30 at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis. That evening, the Mother Banjo band, Steam Machine and the Lake Monsters will add to the festivities. When Brent talked to Phil Nusbaum about his songs, Brent first addressed one written for his wife, No Nonsense Girl .
2025-02-0908 min
Jazz88Walker West Hosts A Youth Women in Jazz WorkshopKatia Cardenas is a professional singer in the Twin Cities as well as being the program director for Walker West without Walls. Cardenas is also at the helm of the Women in Jazz Initiative for Walker West. This Saturday there is as a "Youth Women in Jazz Workshop" at South High School. Katia was nice enough to connect with MN Jazz Tracks host Sam Keenan to talk about this initiative in general and Saturday's workshop in particular.
2025-02-0408 min
Jazz88Global Jazz Collegium’s First Time at Berlin in MinneapolisPavel Jany leads the Global Jazz Collegium into Berlin in Minneapolis, for the group’s first ever appearance at the club. It will be this Friday night, February 7 from 7:30 till 10pm. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Pavel talked about the evolution of the jazz approaches taken by the group.
2025-02-0408 minJazz88Pop Wagner’s Hampden Rounders Plays for Brunch Next Saturday at Icehouse in MinneapolisPop Wagner’s groups entertain for brunch every second Saturday of the month at Icehouse from 11am till 2pm. This Saturday, January 8, Pop performs with the Hampden Rounders. Pop talked to Phil Nusbaum about the show, and first about the individual Rounders.
2025-02-0208 min
Jazz88A New Guitarist Comes to Town - Scott BurtonJazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with guitarist and composer Scott Burton. Burton now lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin but formerly lived in Richmond, Virginia (where Peter and Scott crossed paths on occasion). An artist inspired by collaboration and pushing musical boundaries, Burton brings a newly formed trio called "Mantis" to Berlin on Monday, February 10th. Attached photo of Mantis members Sean Carey (left) , Jeremy Boettscher (middle), and Scott Burton (right) by Jon Fibeger.
2025-01-3109 min
Jazz88Room3 Releases Moqueca and Prepares for Best New Bands at First AveThe players in Room3 are keeping busy. After building up a reputation in the past handful of years for electrifying live shows the band has finally released some recorded material and they're preparing for a performance on Friday, January 31 at First Ave as part of the Best New Bands concert. Keyboardist Eli Awada and bassist Beck Madson stopped by our studios to chat about their new single, Moqueca, and about the big show coming up this weekend.
2025-01-2909 min
Jazz88North Star Jazz Workshops Launch Adult ClassesJazz88's Peter Solomon visited an adult jazz combo in their first rehearsal directed by bassist/educator Chris Bates at Jazz Central. The combo is one of eleven groups that got started in January through North Star Jazz Workshops.
2025-01-2904 minJazz88The River City Jazz Orchestra Pleases Ears in Familiar and Unfamiliar WaysThe River City Jazz Orchestra sports 17 pieces. The number of pieces gives the group the ability to play in many moods, revisit old songs in surprising new ways, and provide space for creative soloing. Roger Grup is co-lead trumpeter for the band, and he talked with Phil Nusbaum about keeping the approach fresh.
2025-01-2808 min
Jazz88Star of the North Jazz Orchestra In its Monthly Beast Barbecue Show Tuesday January 28The Star of the North Jazz Orchestra performs its monthly show at the Beast Barbecue in Minneapolis, Tuesday January 28. Phil Nusbaum talked with founding member Patrick Gonsalves and singer Jen Burleigh – Bentz, first about the mission of Star of the North.
2025-01-2608 min
Jazz88Omar Abdul-Karim and Kavyesh Kaviraj Have A Vision for Their MusicAfter years of sessions and casual collaborations, trumpet player Omar Abdul-Karim and pianist Kavyesh Kaviraj have forged a collaborative project. The quartet, which also features Ted Olsen on bass and Kevin Washington on drums, will perform on Tuesday, January 28 at the Dakota. Sean McPherson from the Afternoon Cruise caught up with the duo to get a sense of how this collaboration came about and how they're enjoying it!
2025-01-2413 min
Jazz88A Great Jam on a Cold January Night in Northeast MinneapolisOn January 14, Sean McPherson from Jazz88 headed down to Whitey's Old Town Saloon in Northeast Minneapolis to check out a weekly Tuesday jam session helmed by bassist Graydon Peterson. Check out audio of the jam session, details about how to get involved and interviews with key players from the night.
2025-01-2107 min
Jazz88Burning Blue Rain Releases New EP Wednesday January 29 at 7th Street Entry in MinneapolisBurning Blue Rain is composed of guitarist / vocalist Louis Tessman Stanoch and keyboardist / vocalist Oliver Osland. The two plus rhythm section celebrates its new EP, “Blue Frame” Wednesday January 29 at Seventh Street Entry in Minneapolis. Showtime is 8pm. Louis and Oliver started their musical careers as young kids.
2025-01-2108 min
Jazz88Ghost of a Chance: Using One Couple's History to Tell a Bigger Story About Race in MinnesotaThe Star Tribune has launched a new podcast called "Ghost of a Chance" that tells the story of a black couple named Harry and Clementine Robinson who lived in South Minneapolis in the early twentieth century. The house that they occupied now belongs to Eric Roper, who happens to be the editor of the paper's regular history feature, "Curious Minnesota." Roper purchased the home in March of 2020 and used the extra time he had during the pandemic to research its former occupants. That took him deeply into the family histories of the couple, and he travelled all over the country...
2025-01-2008 min
Jazz88Kendra Glenn, Ginger Commodore and Monique Blakey Combine for a Tribute to Singer Anita Baker7PM on Sunday January 26, Kendra Glenn, Ginger Commodore and Monique Blakey create a special tribute show to influential and inspiring singer, Anita Baker. Kendra Glenn talked to Phil Nusbaum about the show, which at the time of the interview, was in rehearsal. First, Kendra addressed the special qualities of the voice of Anita Baker.
2025-01-1908 min
Jazz88"It's a Group Effort, It's a Family Affair" - Bill Summers and Mike Clark Reflect on 50+ Years of HeadhuntersPercussionist 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 who are suffering after the Los Angeles fires.
2025-01-1718 min
Jazz88Light Transforming Darkness: A Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert at U of MJazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with G. Philip Shoultz, III about the 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert taking place Sunday, January 19th at Ted Mann Concert Hall.
2025-01-1606 min
Jazz88Bruce Henry Uses Music To Build CommunityThe celebrated vocalist Bruce Henry is back in town to perform a concert on Saturday at the Dakota titled "Everyone Under the Sun: A Celebration of Unity and Love." Henry connected with Sean McPherson to discuss how he and the band will use Martin Luther King Jr. as a point of departure to build community with the audience.
2025-01-1305 min
Jazz88Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz Perform Great Songs Thursday Evenings at Ingredients in White BearJennifer Grimm the singer and Joe Cruz the guitarist are a couple of experienced Twin Cities musicians. The two team up every Thursday at Ingredients in White Bear, 5:30 till 8pm. How do they do it? Well it’s a mix of planning, and adapting to whatever is going on at the time, as Jennifer explained to Phil Nusbaum
2025-01-1208 min
Jazz88Pop Wagner’s Hampdon Rounders Plays for Brunch Next Saturday at Icehouse in MinneapolisPop Wagner’s groups entertain for brunch every second Saturday of the month at Icehouse from 11am till 2pm. This Saturday, March 11, Pop performs with the Hampdon Rounders. Pop talked to Phil Nusbaum about the show, and first about the individual Rounders.
2025-01-0708 min
Jazz88Manual Cinema Brings a Mo Willems Show to Children's TheatreJazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with Sarah Fornace from the Chicago-based performance collective "Manual Cinema." Fornace is the director of "Leonardo: A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster," a show based on two stories by Mo Willems. It's running January 8th - March 9th at Children's Theatre.
2025-01-0209 min
Jazz88Larry Long’s American Roots Revue Returns to the Dakota Friday Night January 3The American Roots Revue, with a cast that includes Robert Robinson, Billy Steele, Tonia Hughes and Fiddln’ Pete Watercott, returns to the Dakota in Minneapolis with two shows Friday January 3. Larry Long is the curator of the Revue, and after listening to a bit of Robert Robinson’s Everybody’s Chains Came Off, Larry told Phil Nusbaum about the theme for this edition of the American Roots Revue, Songs of Freedom, Freight Trains and Hope.
2024-12-2908 min
Jazz88Sarah Morris’ Unique Americana style Blends Country and Jazz InfluencesKinda country, kinda jazzy, and certainly Americana. Sarah Morris and the Sometimes Guys. Regardless of which genre label you give it, the sound is based on Sarah’s strong songwriting and the musical sensitivity of the boys in the band. Phil Nusbaum caught up with Sarah at her Minneapolis studio. Their conversation started off with Sarah talking about her musical genre.
2024-12-2408 min
Jazz88Sarah Savratil Leads 2-Saxophone Band into Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis Next Friday NightSarah Navratil leads her group into jazz Central Studios This Friday night from 8 till 9:30. Sarah plays the tenor sax, and she duets with Sophia Kickofel who plays the alto. The evening’s music pays tribute to jazz composers Lenny Tristano, Warren Marsh and Lee Konitz. When Sarah talked about the show with Phil Nusbaum, she referenced the saxophone duet on the Tristano composition, Background Music.
2024-12-2208 min
Jazz88Stanley Jordan Loves the Twin Cities and the Feeling is MutualBefore Stanley Jordan was a household name he was getting his career started with Madison, Wisconsin as his homebase. The young player made routine trips up to the Twin Cities and he credits the Twin Cities as the first major metro area where he built up a fanbase. Even though Jordan can now command a crowd in every corner of the planet he's quick to come back to the Twin Cities, specifically the Dakota. He's holding court there on Thursday and he took the time to chat with Sean McPherson about his love of the Twin Cities, his approach to...
2024-12-1816 min
Jazz88Rose Lewis and Her Distinctive Original JazzRose Lewis was a member first of an award winning Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music. She went on to perform with major artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Diane Reeves, teaching school based bands, and has freelanced with a greater number of groups than can be listed here. Way back in 1991, Rose won the Minnesota Composer’s Forum’s Composer Commissioning Project, and that opened the door to performing her work. Unfortunately, Rose was on the shelf due to illness for 16 years, and she is back, teaching and composing. Rose got together to talk about her composing with Phil Nusbaum.
2024-12-1708 min
Jazz88"Give Me the Most Authentic Version of Yourself" - Pianist Bryan Nichols on Composing and CollaboratingPianist Bryan Nichols is embarking on a new chapter in his musical life. On Saturday he launches a new quintet to navigate his original compositions. He'll be joined by Sophia Kickhofel (sax), Jake Baldwin (trumpet), Dan Carpel (bass) and JT Bates (drums). The group premieres at Berlin and he was nice enough to stop by Jazz88 and chat with Sean McPherson about the new lineup and his approach to collaborating with new players and how to stay committed to being a lifelong student of music.
2024-12-1717 min
Jazz88Saxophonist, Boney James' New CD and Tour-Slow BurnJazz88's Patty Peterson talks to sax man, Boney James, about his new CD called "Slow Burn" and his tour, which brings him to the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul December 18th, 2024.
2024-12-1020 min
Jazz88Monroe Crossing Presents Another Bluegrass Christmas at Crooner’s, Tuesday and Wednesday December 17 and 18Monroe Crossing has been playing its bluegrass music locally, nationally and internationally for almost a quarter-century. The group presents its Christmas show Tuesday and Wednesday December 17 and 18 at Crooner’s, 7:30-p pm. Monroe Crossing’s fiddler and one of its founding members, Lisa Fuglie talked to Phil Nusbaum about the group’s history.
2024-12-1008 min
Jazz88"Corpuscles of Possibilities Start To Open Up" - Reid Anderson Reflects on The Bad Plus's Next ChapterReid Anderson, the co-founder and the bassist for The Bad Plus, recently connected with Sean McPherson's Jazz88 for a chat. Anderson discussed the new album from The Bad Plus and their upcoming run of shows starting on Christmas Day at the Dakota.
2024-12-0910 min
Jazz88Kathleen Johnson’s Holiday Hang is a Great Vocal Romp Next Wednesday at the Dakota in MinneapolisKathleen Johnson’s Dakota show Wednesday December 11 at the Dakota at 7pm features the voice. The emphasis is because singers can really connect with audiences. Kathleen put across her point of view in a conversation with Phil Nusbaum.
2024-12-0808 min
Jazz88Toussaint Morrison and Roz Prickel Share Their Favorite Holiday Songs as They Prepare for Their Sno BallVocalists Toussaint Morrison and Roz Prickel are deep into the world of holiday music. They are in rehearsals for their Sno Ball event on Saturday at PNA Hall in Northeast. They swung by the Afternoon Cruise to chat about their favorite holiday music, their love of all things pickle and their upcoming show.
2024-12-0407 min
Jazz88Katia Cardenas Sings Her Favorites at Rondo Community Music Series December 7Saturday night December 7 at 7PM, Katia Cardenas and trio perform at Walker West Music Academy in Saint Paul. It’ll be a program of Katia’s favorites, so it is It’s slightly ironic that one of Katia’s favorites is the standard “My Favorite Things.” In an interview with Phil Nusbaum Katia first told of the concert series she is part of at Walker.
2024-12-0308 min
Jazz88Bruce Henry Keeps His Cool Even with Big Band YuleVocalist Bruce A. Henry is back in town for a holiday performance with the JazzMN Orchestra. Though Henry didn't sing holiday music for the first half of his career, he reconnected with the canon during a holiday show at a shopping mall in Colorado and hasn't looked back since. In the interview Henry shared how he navigates the big band setting and the holiday songbook. The JazzMN Orchestra presents "Swingin' in the Season" at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Monday December 9 with Henry and vocalist Connie Evingson.
2024-12-0206 min
Jazz88Debbie Briggs Brings Her New Christmas Show to the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis Friday December 6Debbie Briggs presents a beefed-up vintage jazz Christmas show at the Hook and ladder in Minneapolis, 7pm Friday December 6. In between rehearsals, Debbie talked to Phil Nusbaum about the Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz Christmas, and about some of those who are participating in the production.
2024-12-0108 min
Jazz88Grammy Award Winning Composer and Minnesota Native Maria Schneider Has a New Anthem for the VikingsJazz88 connected with Windom, Minnesota's own Maria Schneider on her birthday to celebrate her Grammy-laden career and her continued connection to Minnesota but Schneider wanted to talk about was the new anthem she's written for her hometown team, the Vikings. Supported by her orchestra's trombone section and the beefiest baritones Julliard has to offer, Schneider's tune is bound to secure the Vikes the top slot in the NFC North. Check out the conversation and the tune here and SKOL VIKINGS.
2024-11-2611 min
Jazz88Annie Humphrey Presents Decolonizing Thanksgiving This Friday at the Hook and Ladder in MinneapolisAnnie Humphrey is inspired by her Native American roots. She brings this heritage to bear in her performance called Decolonizing Thanksgiving at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis this Friday, November 29. When Annie got together with Phil Nusbaum to talk about the performance, Annie first addressed the importance of being aware of internal and external forces.
2024-11-2608 min
Jazz88Andrew Walesch Sings Tony Bennett Next Wednesday Night at the Dakota in MinneapolisNext Wednesday, November 27, Andrew Walesch leads his orchestra into the Dakota in Minneapolis for an evening devoted to the great songs of Tony Bennett. Andrew recently talked to Phil Nusbaum about the show and about Bennett. In 2017 Andrew was in New York City, where he happened to run into Tony Bennett on the street. Andrew followed Tony into a restaurant.
2024-11-2408 min
Jazz88The New Standards Celebrate the Holidays Their WayThe New Standards are a jazz-adjacent trio featuring John Munson (bass and vocals), Chan Poling (piano and vocals), and Steve Roehm (vibes). Though the group has plenty of rock'n'roll pedigrees on their resume, all the members have a deep love and knowledge of jazz. The New Standards rely on that love of jazz and the song suggestions they receive from their musical guests to craft a celebrated annual holiday show. This year the concerts are at the State Theatre on December 6 and 7th, including a matinee on the 7th.
2024-11-2010 min
Jazz88Shawn Lewis on Planned Improvements to North Commons ParkJazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with Shawn Lewis, Community Relations Manager with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, about planned improvements to North Commons Park. At $45 million, the North Commons renovation represents the largest investment ever made in a neighborhood park in the 140-year history of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.
2024-11-1908 min
Jazz88L.A. Buckner Leads Big Homie into the Dakota in Minneapolis this Friday NightBig Homie plays the Dakota in Minneapolis, 7pm on this coming Friday. The group is based on the North side of Minneapolis, and led by percussionist L.A. Buckner. L.A. told Phil Nusbaum that Big Homie frequently presents musical portraits of life on the north side, including the tune, Looking to the Hills.
2024-11-1908 min
Jazz88Lucia Sarmiento, Saxophonist, Releases A New Single "Morning Delight"Jazz88 Host Patty Peterson talks to saxophonist, Lucia Sarmiento, about her new single, "Morning Delight" and her upcoming CD release in February 2025 at Berlin in Minneapolis.
2024-11-1917 min
Jazz88Mike Wolter Trio Next Saturday Night at the Lexington in Saint PaulMike Wolter leads his trio into the Lexington in Saint Paul, next Saturday night, November 23 at 7pm. The performance will lean on the standards, but Mike and company bring experience with many types of jazz to each performance. When Mike talked to Phil Nusbaum, they spoke about different types of tunes and different types of inspirations, including a Wolters original, long part of Winter. That one has a folk influence.
2024-11-1708 min
Jazz88L.A. Buckner Leads Big Homie into the Dakota in Minneapolis this Friday NightBig Homie plays the Dakota in Minneapolis, 7pm on this coming Friday. The group is based on the North side of Minneapolis, and led by percussionist L.A. Buckner. L.A. told Phil Nusbaum that Big Homie frequently presents musical portraits of life on the north side, including the tune, Looking to the Hills.
2024-11-1508 min
Jazz88The Importance of a Listening Room with Jennifer Grimm, Music Director for CroonersThis month Crooners Supper Club celebrates their ten year anniversary. Jazz88 caught up with their Music Director, Jennifer Grimm, to talk about the club's history, it's triumphant series of outdoor concerts during the pandemic and the importance of having clubs that serve as a listening rooms. This weekend on Sunday Jazz88's own Patty Peterson will revisit the Crooners stage after having served as the first performer at the venue on November 20, 2014.
2024-11-1412 min
Jazz88Cory Wong talks about coming home for 2 concerts at the Palace Theater and his newest album with the Metropole Orkest.Jazz88's Patty Peterson spoke to guitarist, Cory Wong about coming back to his home town for 2 concerts at the Palace Theater in St. Paul, November 23rd and 24th. He also talked about what it was like to write, arrange and record his original material with the Metrople Orkest for his newest album "Starship Syncopation".
2024-11-1426 min
Jazz88Zacc Harris Makes His Cabin RecordGuitarist Zacc Harris is back with Chasing Shadows, the follow-up to his well-received 2021 effort Small Wonders. In the summer of 2022 Harris took an opportunity to get away to a cabin for five days sans family and with nothing specific on the agenda. During the retreat Harris found his way into about twenty new songs, eight of which can be heard on this new record. The resulting performance exude some of the curious and patient spirit so many find when they spend a couple days away from the grind. Harris discussed the writing and recording of the album with Jazz88's...
2024-11-1308 min
Jazz88Building Community Through Jazz - Emmet CohenJazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with Harlem-based pianist Emmet Cohen about his recent album "Vibe Provider," and about "Live from Emmet's Place" - the live stream series he started that helped him navigate the pandemic. Cohen plays the Dakota on November 15th with bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Joe Farnsworth.
2024-11-1307 min
Jazz88Steve Kenny Quintet Presents Kenny’s Current Composing Concept, Blue Chunks, Saturday at Berlin in MinneapolisSteve Kenny Presents a quintet playing his original compositions, this Saturday at 8pm at the jazz club Berlin, in Minneapolis. Lately, Kenny is working within a composing concept, which he calls Blue Chunks. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Kenny talked about Blue Chunks. But it’s also a composing renaissance for Kenny, brought about by changes in the local jazz scene.
2024-11-1208 min
Jazz88Pat Bianchi + Hammond B3 = A Perfect MatchJazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with organist Pat Bianchi about his relationship to the Hammond B-3 organ and the influence of the late organist Joey DeFrancesco. Bianchi will perform at the Crooners Main Stage Thursday, November 14th with drummer Byron Landham and guitarist Paul Bollenback, who served as DeFrancesco's rhythm section for many years.
2024-11-1211 min
Jazz88John Penny and the Virtual Band Performs at the Metronome in Saint Paul Tuesday November 12John Penny creates dense musical textures using virtual instruments. These crafted arrangements accompany John’s singing and guitar playing on original and other compelling music. It’s John’s latest project, and comes after years of writing movie scores and soundtracks for TV commercials, and playing World jazz on the guitar. John performs Tuesday November 12, 6-7pm at the Metronome in Saint Paul. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, John Penny first address why he composes music.
2024-11-0908 min
Jazz88Oogie_Push Tells Her Story with the Help of Water in "The Adventures of a Traveling Meskwaki"Oogie_Push is from the Meskwaki Nation and is currently creating on Dakota territory, aka the Twin Cities. She’s an actor, writer, storyteller, dancer, a Meskwaki twine bag weaver, a production assistant and an award-winning documentarian. She is the playwright and lead performer for the Full Circle Production “The Adventures of a Traveling Meskwaki”. The show opens this evening (Friday November 8) at the Park Square Theatre in downtown Saint Paul and it runs through November 24th.
2024-11-0810 min
Jazz88Judy Carmichael Stays Nimble On StageBroadcaster and Grammy-nominated performer Judy Carmichael is coming back to the Twin Cities for a performance at the O'Shaugnessy in Saint Paul on Saturday, November 16. She's no stranger to listeners of Jazz88 as we carry her show "Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired" on Monday nights at 10pm. She connected with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 to discuss her development as a piano player and how vital her connections with originators in the world of jazz like Count Basie were in the early years of her career.
2024-11-0812 min
Jazz88Erik Fratzke Explains the Longevity and Philosophy of the Jazz Trio Happy AppleBassist Erik Fratzke from Happy Apple was nice enough to stop by the Jazz88 studio to discuss the group's new studio album New York CD. It's the group's first release in 17 years and Fratzke talked about the life cycle of the band and the beautiful rapport and camaraderie the group is enjoying as they hit the 25 year mark. Happy Apple is celebrating the vinyl release of New York CD this weekend with shows on Friday and Saturday November 8 and 9 at the Dakota in Minneapolis.
2024-11-0814 min
Jazz88MaLLy Likes Jazz TooOn the week of the release of MaLLy and Last Word's new album "The Sweetest of It All" MaLLy took some time to connect with Jazz88 to discuss his love of jazz. MaLLy's artform is hip-hop but his sources for inspiration run way deeper. He discussed how jazz can invite him to listen deeply, to relax and to celebrate Black culture in general. Listen in as MaLLy discusses some of his personal favorite jazz tracks with Sean McPherson.
2024-11-0609 min
Jazz88Intuition and Improvisation: Scott Amendola on New Trio ProjectScott Amendola is a bay-area drummer and composer who has had long associations with artists like Charlie Hunter and Nels Cline. He performs with a trio including clarinetist Ben Goldberg and bassist Todd Sickafoose at Jazz Central on Thursday, November 7th. The group just released an album called "Here to There" consisting of music inspired by the bridge sections, i.e. the transition sections, of Thelonious Monk tunes. Amendola discusses all of this and his musical background with Jazz88's Peter Solomon. Picture by Lenny Gonzalez. From L to R: Scott Amendola (seated), Todd Sickafoose, Ben Goldberg.
2024-11-0611 min
Jazz88Celebrating Organist Shirley Scott with The MN Hard Bop CollectiveJesse Simon from the MN Hard Bop Collective grew up loving organ jazz out in Denver, Colorado so when it came to for the MN Hard Bop Collective to add more events to their sit-in series it was no surprise that Simon decided to concentrate on the organ. The series will draw inspiration from the legendary organist Shirley Scott. The MN Hard Bop Collective is launching a new weekly Sit-In Series event on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 at Metronome in Saint Paul. The group already holds court for their original Sit In Series at Metronome on Mondays at 7pm. Both events...
2024-11-0505 min
Jazz88Erin Livingston Features The Great American Songbook November 9 at Wayzata ConcertErin Livingston sings The Great American Songbook at her show at the Blue Water Theater in Wayzata next Saturday November 9 at 7pm. With pianist Dale Alexander and bassist Gary Raynor, Erin will sing the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole. Whichever songs Erin is singing, she brings a love of great lyrics, as she told Phil Nusbaum.
2024-11-0508 min
Jazz88The Tony Rook Band Features Original Bluegrass MusicThe Tony Rook Band is a bluegrass group whose players represent broad experiences playing the style. You might know that in bluegrass, it is completely acceptable to play songs and arrangements that have been popular over time. But the Tony Rook band really strives for originality.
2024-10-2908 min
Jazz88Playful Production Featuring Great Hallowe’en Music Comes to the Dakota on Hallowe’en NightAn ensemble of local stars presents a hundred years of great Hallowe’en songs this Thursday night at the Dakota in Minneapolis. Phil Nusbaum caught up with the group at a rehearsal. Dan Chouinard is at the piano, and singers Prudence Johnson, Dane Stauffer, Maria Jette standing by.
2024-10-2708 min
Jazz88Dane Stauffer and Company Prepare for a Monstrous Melodies Cabaret at the Dakota on Halloween NightVocalist Dane Stauffer visited the Afternoon Cruise to discuss his upcoming Monstrous Melodies Cabaret at the Dakota. Though Dane said he wasn't sure if any of the performance was legitimately "scary" he assured us it was lots of fun. He even brought along a rehearsal recording which sounded like a lot of fun. The Monstrous Melodies Cabaret event happens on Halloween night at the Dakota.
2024-10-2608 min
Jazz88Ava Mendoza and Liz Draper Reconnect and Celebrate The Joys Of MusicBassist Liz Draper has been running a residency at Berlin for October and she's wrapping it up on Sunday, October 27 with her friend Ava Mendoza. Mendoza is a celebrated guitarist and composer based in Brooklyn and her friendship with Draper goes back almost 25 years. Liz spoke about her approach to improvising on the bass, her recent experience with playing through-composed music. Mendoza spoke about her forthcoming solo guitar and voice record, The Circular Train, and discussed her approach to composing on the guitar.
2024-10-2514 min
Jazz88The Many Sides of Chris BottiChris Botti is renowned trumpeter with lots of crossover appeal and a penchant for recording ballads. In this conversation with Jazz88's Peter Solomon, Botti discusses his musical inspirations, discusses studying with legendary post-bop trumpeter Woody Shaw, recalls his days touring with the temperamental drum legend and bandleader Buddy Rich, and speaks on the varying approaches he takes to live shows verses albums, he also talks about getting to know Michael Brecker. Botti is playing a residency at the Dakota from October 28 - October 30.
2024-10-2516 min
Jazz88Celebrating the Legacy of Katherine Dunham at LundstrumJazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with choreographer and master dance instructor Ashe Smythe about the legacy of Katherine Dunham, the woman widely acknowledged as the "Queen Mother and Matriarch of African American Dance." Smythe is a guest artist and instructor in a two-week Katherine Dunham residency taking place at Lundstrum Performing Arts. Attached photo courtesy of Karen Nelson.
2024-10-2404 min
Jazz88Mike Lewis Prepares for a Month Long Monday Residency at IcehouseMike Lewis, the celebrated multi-instrumentalist known for his work with Happy Apple, Fat Kid Wednesdays and Alpha Consumer, connected with Jazz88 to discuss the run of shows he'll be doing in November at Icehouse. Lewis highlighted some of the artists he'll be collaborating with like Anthony Cox, S. Carey and Jeremy Yvilsaker. He also discussed his approach to choosing his musical opportunities wisely.
2024-10-2209 min
Jazz88Singer Richard Cortez Releases Debut Album "Mood Swings"Jazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with Richard Cortez. The New-York based singer is releasing his debut album "Mood Swings" this week. Cortez discusses how his long history of gay activism plays into his musical career. Remarkably, he only started singing jazz publicly four years ago. He made a name for himself by organizing jazz performances at some of the gay bars in New York where he worked as a go go dancer.
2024-10-2216 min
Jazz88Connections and Collaborations: Jeff Coffin on Latest Recording "Only the Horizon"Jazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with Jeff Coffin, a multi-instrumentalist/composer who is well-known for his role as saxophonist with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and the Dave Matthews Band. On "Only the Horizon," his 23rd album as a leader, he collaborates with a West African percussion group called the Yeli ensemble as well as guitarist Cory Wong, banjoist Bela Fleck, blues icon Keb Mo and others. The Dave Matthews band, including Coffin, are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19th.
2024-10-1816 min
Jazz88L.A. Buckner and BiG HOMiE Are Bringing A Positivity Back to MinneapolisMere days away from releasing their sophomore album "NORFSIDE" drummer L.A. Buckner and his bandmates from BiG HOMiE are ready to celebrate an album that's been years in the making. Buckner, alongside David Smith and percussionist Jamani Buckner, spoke about the songwriting process, the importance of releasing the album at an iconic venue (the Capri Theater) in an iconic part of Minneapolis (the Northside) and the importance of celebrating the release in the heart of Black Minnesota. The release show is on Friday October 18 at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis.
2024-10-1712 min
Jazz88Sinne Eeg Loves the Adventure of An Intimate PerformanceCelebrated Danish vocalist Sinne Eeg is making her way to the Twin Cities for a show at Crooners on Thursday, October 17. Eeg was nice enough to hop on the phone with Sean from the Afternoon Cruise to talk about her upcoming performance at Crooners and about how she approaches singing with different size groups!
2024-10-1607 min
Jazz88Obi Original Visits Jazz88 to Help Celebrate Fela's BirthdayObi Original is an accomplished musician/composer and vocalist. Obi agreed to come by to discuss one of his musical heroes, Fela Kuti. Fela was born October 15, 1938 and he, alongside his drummer Tony Allen, is recognized as one of the architects of the Afrobeat genre. Listen in to hear Obi Original's reflections on Fela's influence and importance.
2024-10-1619 min
Jazz88Traiveon and Candi and Bakkwooddrift and Perform “All Sweet Things: Tricks and Treats This Thursday at Icehouse in MinneapolisTraiveon and Candi and Bakkwooddrift command the stage at Icehouse this Thursday. The doors open 6:30 with the show at 7:30. The two bands include many old friends who support each other. Jimmy Hodges of Bakkwooddrift and Traiveon of Traveon and Candi talked to Phil Nusbaum about the show. First, Jimmy told the story of how he met Charmaine, singer with Bakkwooddrift.
2024-10-1308 min
Jazz88Maud Hixson, Erin Schwab and Rick Carlson Present the songs of Noel Coward at Crooners Next SaturdayNoel Coward was an acclaimed playwright, composer, singer, and actor. To celebrate his 125th birthday, vocalists Erin Schwab and Maud Hixson, along with arranger and pianist Rick Carlson reprise the Guthrie Theater production “Coward’s Women.” The performance is at Crooners, Saturday night October 12 at 6:30pm. The production tells the Noel Coward story through the significant women in his life, and of course features a lot of great Coward music and lyrics. When Erin, Maud and Phil chatted about Noel’s Women, Erin volunteered what she finds so appealing about him.
2024-10-0808 min
Jazz88Southside Aces Present a Night of New Orleans Jazz at the Dakota in Minneapolis This Coming MondayThe Southside Aces performs New Orleans Jazz, old and new. This Monday night at 7, the Aces are at the Dakota in Minneapolis, with a show called a Night in New Orleans. Tony Balluff leads the Southside Aces. When Tony met with Phil Nusbaum, the talk turned to the great appeal of New Orleans jazz to Tony and the other Southside Aces
2024-10-0508 min
Jazz88MacPhail Is Bringing an Icon of the Khayal Music of India to Minneapolis on Saturday October 12The internationally acclaimed vocalist Samarth Nagarkar is bringing his Khayal Ensemble to MacPhail for a performance on Saturday October 12. In advance of the concert Mr. Nagarkar and Michael Cain, the Director of Electronic Music Recording Arts at MacPhail connected with Jazz88 via ZOOM to discuss the concert, the improvisational traditions of North Hindustani music and the connections to jazz and other aural/oral traditions around the globe.
2024-10-0316 min
Jazz88Joel Shapira Reunites with One Of His Favorite Quartets to Share New MusicJoel Shapira is always out there playing. He's out playing in town four or five times a week. But behind the scenes Shapira is always working on his own material. Joel came through the Jazz88 studios to discuss his new record "Sleepless Montage" and the release party coming up on Thursday, October 3 at Berlin in Minneapolis.
2024-10-0110 min
Jazz88Celebrating the Birthday of Bud Powell with Dale AlexanderJazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with Dale Alexander, a pianist and drummer based in LA but originally from St. Paul, to get his thoughts on Bud Powell. The father of modern jazz piano was born September 27, 1924 and would be 100 years old.
2024-09-2709 min
Jazz88Ernest Bisong Prepares for a New Season of the Rondo Community Music Series at Walker-WestViolinist Ernest Bisong from Walker-West visited Jazz88 to talk about the new season of the Rondo Community Music Series. The series launches this Saturday (9/28) and rolls through to May with concerts from Kavyesh Kaviraj, Kevin Washington and RA Spirit, Katia Cardenas, Trio Zenia and more. Bisong shared his philosophy for recruiting the right artists, keeping the series accessible and involving workshops and panel discussions into the offerings.
2024-09-2609 min
Jazz88Tony Balluff’s Big Three Carries on the Fats Waller LegacyFats Waller is one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, and also one of the most loved by the public. His music was at the same time intellectually deep and danceable. The Tony Bailuff Big 3 digs deeply into the Waller catalog on its performances. Tony talked to Phil Nusbaum about the Big 3, and about Fats Waller himself.
2024-09-2408 min
Jazz88Tony Balluff’s Big Three Carries on the Fats Waller LegacyFats Waller is one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, and also one of the most loved by the public. His music was at the same time intellectually deep and danceable. The Tony Bailuff Big 3 digs deeply into the Waller catalog on its performances. Tony talked to Phil Nusbaum about the Big 3, and about Fats Waller himself.
2024-09-2408 min
Jazz88Sinatra at the Seasons is Wayne Anthony’s Sophisticated Evening of Music and Comedy Coming October 12 to MinneapolisWayne Anthony is set for his second production of Frank Sinatra music for Champagne Ivy, taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Minneapolis. There are shows at 4:30 and 8 Saturday October 12. To Wayne, singing Sinatra is more than voicing great songs. Sinatra music was woven into his upbringing, as he told Phil Nusbaum
2024-09-2208 min
Jazz88Twin Cities Jazz Guitarist Joel Shapira Releases Second Quartet CD at Berlin in Minneapolis, Thursday October 3Twin Cities Jazz Guitarist Joel Shapira celebrates his new Quartet CD, titled Sleepless Montage, at the Club, Berlin, in Minneapolis, next Thursday at 7PM. The CD has 9 pieces, all composed by Shapira. About the title selection, Sleepless Montage, Joel told Phil Nusbaum, that the title refers to his compositional process.
2024-09-2008 min
Jazz88Brandon Commodore and L.A. Buckner Bring Their Bands to Crooners For a Saturday ShowDrummer and bandleader L.A. Buckner lovingly describes fellow drummer/bandleader Brandon Commodore as the "big homie". These two great drummers and bandleaders have years of history and the love will come through loud and clear on Saturday at Crooners when they share a bill. In their visit with Jazz88 Commodore pointed out that not only is it great to see two drummer/bandleaders sharing a bill but also pointed out that seeing two Black drummers who both hail from Minneapolis sharing a bill together is a beautiful thing. Listen to hear more about these dynamic players, their bass drum...
2024-09-2014 min
Jazz88Uncovering 'Jewels' in the Every Day World - Delfeayo MarsalisJazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with NEA Jazz Master and Grammy-Award Winning trombonist and composer Delfeayo Marsalis about what inspired his recent recording 'Crescent City Jewels.' Marsalis will be featured in two sets with the JazzMn Orchestra Sunday afternoon at the Dakota. (Attached photo by Eric Waters and Girard Mouton).
2024-09-1821 min
Jazz88Voz En Punto Bring the Spirit of Mexico Wherever They GoVoz En Punto, the wildly talented acapella group out of Mexico City visited Jazz88 on Monday September 16. It was a beautiful coincidence that the group was visiting on Mexican Independence Day. Voz En Punto is visiting the Twin Cities in partnership with VocalEssence. The group talked about their thirty plus year history and performed two songs: Tilingolingo and La Negra.
2024-09-1719 min
Jazz88Ritika Ganguly’s New Folk Opera Explores Climate JusticeRiktika Ganguly, the Twin Cities composer and anthropologist, debuts a new folk opera this Friday and Saturday at Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis. Titled The Mushroom That Swallowed the Moon Whole, the production explores both mobility and rootedness and features Indian music. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Ritika explained the inspiration for the new folk opera.
2024-09-1708 min
Jazz88Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars Does it All!Pat Donohue’s Prairie All-Stars became a household name as the house band for the Prairie Home Companion radio show. Over the years, the group members have learned to anticipate each other’s musical moves, which helps them cruise through lots of interesting and compelling songs. When Pat got together with Phil Nusbaum, they talked about the group’s repertoire which includes both original and very well-known songs.
2024-09-1508 min
Jazz88Trombonist Dave Graf Has No Enemies and Knows EverythingTrombonist Dave Graf has been a fixture in the Twin Cities jazz scene for decades but he spends most of his time behind the scenes. That changes on Sunday when he steps out on the Crooners Main Stage leading a band that includes Jennifer Grimm (voice), Phil Hey (drums), Doug Haining (sax), Mary Louise Knutson (piano) and Matt Peterson (bass). Graf took the time to connect with Jazz88 to discuss his lengthy career and his approach to presenting his own music. Dave even stuck around to play a little jazz trivia!
2024-09-1410 min
Jazz88Samara Joy Brings Her Octet to the Ordway on SaturdayVocalist extraordinaire Samara Joy is coming to the Ordway on Saturday September 14. During a break in her schedule Samara Joy connected with Sean McPherson to discuss her technique for picking songs, her quick rise to become one of the biggest names in the world of jazz and her love of ensemble singing.
2024-09-1207 min
Jazz88Vocalist Ashley DuBose Prepares for a Jazzy Weekend with a Set at Selby Ave JazzFestCelebrated vocalist Ashley DuBose took some time out of her day to chat about her songs, her love of jazz and her upcoming performance at the Selby Ave JazzFest on Saturday, September 14 in Saint Paul.
2024-09-1204 min
Jazz88Zip Zap Circus Comes to Children's Theatre CompanyJazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with Brent Von Rensberg, co-founder of Zip Zap Circus of Cape Town, South Africa. They have put together a show for their new touring arm called 'Moya' which they are staging at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis from September 12th through October 20th.
2024-09-1210 min
Jazz88Honoring Armstrong and Davis: Solomon Parham and Omar Abdulkarim Open Up Legends Season 15 With a Celebration of Two IconsThere are no names bigger in jazz than Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. And for aspiring trumpet players it is essential learning to understand the careers and influences of these two icons. For Solomon Parham and Omar Abdulkarim the invitation to pay tribute to these icons at the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis gave them the opportunity to revisit two of the heroes they grew up studying. The duo visited Jazz88's Afternoon Cruise to talk about the show and Armstrong and Davis's oversized influence in the world of music.
2024-09-1109 min
Jazz88Oleta Adams talks about her Farewell Tour with Patty PetersonPianist and vocalist, Oleta Adams of "Get Here" fame talks with Jazz88's Patty Peterson about her farewell tour. She will be in Concert at the Dakota Sept 15th in Mpls. Oleta feels that this "good bye to friends" concert will be one of reminiscing and gratitude.
2024-09-1025 min
Jazz88Committing MPS to Serving True Foods: Bertrand WeberJazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with Bertrand Weber, Director of Culinary and Wellness Services at MPS. Weber gives a tour of Central Kitchen, where food is prepared and distributed to Minneapolis Public Schools. He talks about the changes that he initiated with the school system's culinary and wellness department when he came on board in 2012, and how he has reduced the amount of processed foods that the students are served in their meals.
2024-09-1005 min
Jazz88Selby Avenue Jazz Fest is a Neighborhood Event Everybody EnjoysSeptember 14 is the day of Saint Paul’s annual Selby Avenue Jazz Fest. The event has always featured great local talent representing many forms of Jazz, and with a great vibe as well. Phil Nusbaum talked to 2 event organizers, Mychael Wright and David Bonko about selecting talent. Jamecia Bennett is a local singer who has taken off in popularity, so Phil first asked Mychal if that selection was a no brainer.
2024-09-1008 min
Jazz88Pianist Kiefer Performs In-Studio at Jazz88California based Kiefer joins Justus Sanchez at Jazz88 for an in-studio performance and interview. Kiefer, who gained acclaim for optimistic beat-based jazz, released his latest album "When There's Love Around" in 2021. The new album is a departure from his previous works. He has switched out the beats for a full band. He and his band we're touring this fall and after a stop at the Fine Line on October 20th, they stopped into KBEM.
2021-11-1225 min
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2021-06-1852 min
The Afternoon CruiseKBEM's New Station Manager Dan LarkinKBEM's new station manager, Dan Larkin, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about his new role at Jazz88.
2019-12-1905 min
The Morning ShowKBEM's New Station Manager Dan LarkinKBEM's new station manager, Dan Larkin, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about his new role at Jazz88.
2019-12-1905 min