Interviews, performances, and special programming from Jazz88. Hear us live at 88.5 FM in the Twin Cities!
Jenny Klukken Jazz Fest 2025
4 mins; June 17, 2025
Jennifer Grimm Jazz Fest 2025
6 mins; June 17, 2025
Katia Cardenas Jazz Fest 2025
5 mins; June 17, 2025
Hannah Harder Jazz Fest 2025
2 mins; June 17, 2025
Adi Yeshaya Jazz Fest 2025
5 mins; June 17, 2025
The Evolution of L.A. Buckner
15 mins; June 13, 2025
The Making of a New Orleans Clarinet Queen: Doreen Ketchens
20 mins; June 10, 2025
Selby Avenue Brass Band with Thomasina Petrus at Crooners Friday May 13
8 mins; June 09, 2025
Steve Cole's Band Brings Out The Best In Him
7 mins; June 09, 2025
Ted Olsen Continues His Journey as a Composer and Bassist
12 mins; June 05, 2025
Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield visits The Playroom to talk about his concert at the Capri Theatre June 3, new music and his deep connection to Prince.
17 mins; June 01, 2025
Twin Cities Jazz Festival Executive Director Dayna Martinez Visits Jazz88
7 mins; May 28, 2025
Hennepin Fest Presents Artists Representing History
8 mins; May 26, 2025
We Aren't Doing This for Nostalgia! The Genre-Bending Music of the Klezmatics
18 mins; May 26, 2025
The Gated Community Releases New CD at the Parkway in Minneapolis June 1
8 mins; May 24, 2025
Commemorating George Floyd with Music
14 mins; May 22, 2025
Connie Evingson Has Planned a Star-Studded Farewell to Beloved Twin Cities Venue The Woman's Club
7 mins; May 20, 2025
Twin Cities Gospel Singing Legend Tells of His Songs and His Mission
8 mins; May 19, 2025
Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs: Totally In the Moment and Totally Fun
8 mins; May 17, 2025
What Makes Up the Gumbo - Charles McPherson Discusses the Ingredients of His Art
20 mins; May 16, 2025
Dr. Rose Brewer & Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan Honor Malcolm X on his 100th Birthday
9 mins; May 15, 2025
John Keston, Anthony Cox and Suwal Singh in an evening of Musical Discovery on May 15
8 mins; May 10, 2025
A Show at the Ordway Spotlights Women Pioneers of Silent Film
20 mins; May 08, 2025
Patrick Lamb shares insights on collaborating with music legends and previews his debut Crooner’s concert on May 9th with Minnesota's Legendary “Peterson Brothers”, Ricky, Paul & Jason.
9 mins; May 06, 2025
Wayne Anthony Leads 16 Piece Big Band for Nights of Great Songs in the IDS Tower in Minneapolis
8 mins; May 05, 2025
JC Sanford, Aby Wolf and Scott L/ Miller Combine to Create Experimental Jazz
8 mins; May 03, 2025
Three Dance Companies in Mega Dance Event
8 mins; April 28, 2025
Larry McDonough Quartet Celebrates its New CD which Celebrates Jazz Legends
8 mins; April 19, 2025
New Quantum Mechanics CD Treads Line between Fact and Fantasy
8 mins; April 17, 2025
Michael Bland Brings People Together in Service of Prince's Music
17 mins; April 16, 2025
The Minnesota Poets Collective Is Seeking Poets and Poems
13 mins; April 15, 2025
Geoff Jones and John Della Selva at Umbra Next Friday
8 mins; April 14, 2025
Kassa Overall Brings His Approach Full Circle at The Dakota on Wednesday
11 mins; April 14, 2025
"You've Got to Really Listen" - Martin Tyalor on Great Guitars
13 mins; April 13, 2025
Latin Soul Vibe Quartet Brings Eclectic Mix to Crooners Next Thursday
8 mins; April 12, 2025
"You've Got to Really Listen" - Martin Taylor on Great Guitars
14 mins; April 12, 2025
Marijuana Deathsquads Brings its Experimental Electronic Music April 9 at Icehouse in Minneapolis
8 mins; April 05, 2025
Black gospel and Somali blues come together at the 'Crossroads'
8 mins; April 04, 2025
Karrin Allyson Spotlights Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein at Crooners
7 mins; April 02, 2025
Celebrating Jazz Apreciation Month with Big Bands
7 mins; April 01, 2025
Trevor McSpadden Presents Birthday Tribute to Merle Haggard at Icehouse April 5
8 mins; March 29, 2025
Joyful Expressions: Renee Rosnes on "Crossing Paths" and "Arboresque"
15 mins; March 27, 2025
Judi Vinar Puts The Music in Front as She Prepares for a Weekend of Shows at the Capri
7 mins; March 26, 2025
For Ryan Keberle the Trombone is Just a Vehicle
11 mins; March 26, 2025
Joyful Expressions - Renee Rosnes on "Crossing Paths" and "Arboresque"
16 mins; March 26, 2025
Kevin Gamble Leads Trio into Berlin in Minneapolis Next Saturday Night
8 mins; March 24, 2025
Road Warriors Pushing Chain Do It All
8 mins; March 20, 2025
On the Crisp Edge of Rhythm - Bela Fleck on the BEAT Trio
14 mins; March 20, 2025
"The Safe Route Isn't That Safe" - Shabaka Brings New Sounds and Settings to the Walker
10 mins; March 19, 2025
Jazz Age Rumpus IV Spotlights New York Sounds of Bix, Duke, and Lee Wiley
10 mins; March 18, 2025
The Cello Quartet with the Widest Repertoire in the World
8 mins; March 17, 2025
The Silverback Trio’s Free Improvisation Within a Group Concept
8 mins; March 15, 2025
Madeleine Peyroux Sings Songs of Love, Life, and Justice
19 mins; March 14, 2025
"It Don't Get Better Than That" - Pianist Bill Charlap Comes to the Twin Cities
17 mins; March 12, 2025
For the First Time in Their Careers, Bob James and Dave Koz Share Their "Living Room Music"
21 mins; March 11, 2025
Dayna Martinez Previews the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival
9 mins; March 11, 2025
Pam Linton Showcases Her New Collection of Carter Family Songs at Crooner’s on March 14
8 mins; March 10, 2025
Heartland Souvenirs’ March 8 Performance Showcases the Trio’s Fresh Takes on John Prine Songs
8 mins; March 10, 2025
Black Market Brass and Obi Original Team Up for a New Single and Release Party
11 mins; March 10, 2025
Erik Brandt Previews the Good Acoustics Songwriter Showcase
7 mins; March 10, 2025
Giving Props to Irene Higginbotham, Composer of "Good Morning Heartache"
18 mins; March 10, 2025
Brent Fuqua Throws Birthday Bash and Release Party March 13 at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis
8 mins; March 08, 2025
Adrian Younge Brings An Orchestra and His Own Reality to the Turf Club in Saint Paul
13 mins; March 07, 2025
The Song Has to Be About Me - Bettye LaVette
12 mins; March 07, 2025
Heartland Souvenirs’ March 8 Performance Showcases the Trio’s Fresh Takes on John Prine Songs
8 mins; March 03, 2025
"Do It Because You Love It" - Bobby Commodore Celebrates His Retirement from Performing
12 mins; March 03, 2025
"Do It Because You Love It" - Bobby Commodore Celebrates His Retirement from Performing
12 mins; March 03, 2025
Emma Garau Aims to Make Avant-Garde Jazz People Can Groove To
13 mins; February 28, 2025
For Hannah Harder, Music is a Central Part of Her Life
9 mins; February 25, 2025
Doug Otto and Hurricane Harold Bring Mix Old Blues with Fresh Blues-Based Originals
8 mins; February 24, 2025
Gabe Terraciano of the Turtle Island String Quartet Sneaks in a Gig at Berlin Tonight in Minneapolis
8 mins; February 24, 2025
Joe Cruz Presents Sounds of Santana Next Thursday in Stillwater Image
8 mins; February 22, 2025
Joe Cruz Presents Sounds of Santana Next Thursday in Stillwater
8 mins; February 22, 2025
Lucia Sarmiento Sets Up Shop at Berlin This Weekend to Celebrate Her New Album
13 mins; February 21, 2025
Johnnie Brown Pays Tribute to Barry White February 23 at Chanhassen Dinner Theater
8 mins; February 17, 2025
Annual Minneapolis Battle of the Jug Bands Next Weekend
8 mins; February 15, 2025
The Myriad Musical Voices of Wycliffe Gordon
10 mins; February 14, 2025
Terrell X is Done Playing a Character
13 mins; February 12, 2025
Filmmaker John Scheinfeld on "What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears?"
17 mins; February 11, 2025
Dorothy Doring Performs a Cabaret Night on February 15 at the Phipps Center
8 mins; February 10, 2025
Twin Cities Flamenco Collective Performs with Guest Artist at Crooner’s, Saturday February 15
8 mins; February 08, 2025
Brent Fuqua Throws Birthday Bash and Release Party March 13 at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis
8 mins; February 08, 2025
Walker West Hosts A Youth Women in Jazz Workshop
8 mins; February 04, 2025
Global Jazz Collegium’s First Time at Berlin in Minneapolis
8 mins; February 03, 2025
Pop Wagner’s Hampden Rounders Plays for Brunch Next Saturday at Icehouse in Minneapolis
8 mins; February 01, 2025
The Skruffians Reggae and Bebop Combination is Filled with Surprises
8 mins; February 01, 2025
A New Guitarist Comes to Town - Scott Burton
9 mins; January 31, 2025
Room3 Releases Moqueca and Prepares for Best New Bands at First Ave
9 mins; January 29, 2025
North Star Jazz Workshops Launch Adult Classes
4 mins; January 29, 2025
The River City Jazz Orchestra Pleases Ears in Familiar and Unfamiliar Ways
8 mins; January 27, 2025
Star of the North Jazz Orchestra In its Monthly Beast Barbecue Show Tuesday January 28
8 mins; January 25, 2025
Omar Abdul-Karim and Kavyesh Kaviraj Have A Vision for Their Music
13 mins; January 24, 2025
A Great Jam on a Cold January Night in Northeast Minneapolis
7 mins; January 21, 2025
Burning Blue Rain Releases New EP Wednesday January 29 at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis
8 mins; January 20, 2025
Ghost of a Chance: Using One Couple's History to Tell a Bigger Story About Race in Minnesota
8 mins; January 20, 2025
Kendra Glenn, Ginger Commodore and Monique Blakey Combine for a Tribute to Singer Anita Baker
8 mins; January 18, 2025
"It's a Group Effort, It's a Family Affair" - Bill Summers and Mike Clark Reflect on 50+ Years of Headhunters
18 mins; January 16, 2025
Light Transforming Darkness: A Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert at U of M
6 mins; January 16, 2025
Bruce Henry Uses Music To Build Community
5 mins; January 13, 2025
Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz Perform Great Songs Thursday Evenings at Ingredients in White Bear
