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Road Warriors Pushing Chain Do It All
Pushing Chain is the duet of Adam Moe and Boyd Blomberg. They’re on stage a lot, they drive a lot, they write their own songs and put the Pushing Cha…
1 year, 3 months ago
On the Crisp Edge of Rhythm - Bela Fleck on the BEAT Trio
Jazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with banjoist Bela Fleck about his recent Grammy Award winning recording with the late Chick Corea and his new project, …
1 year, 3 months ago
"The Safe Route Isn't That Safe" - Shabaka Brings New Sounds and Settings to the Walker
Shabaka is one of the most vital voices working in music today. For the past decade he has been heralded as one of the strongest and most imaginative…
1 year, 3 months ago
Jazz Age Rumpus IV Spotlights New York Sounds of Bix, Duke, and Lee Wiley
Jazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with Tony Balluff, clarinetist and founding member of the Southside Aces, about the Jazz Age Rumpus IV taking place at t…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Cello Quartet with the Widest Repertoire in the World
Most music listeners are unaware of cello quartets such as the Delphia Cello Quartet. But to a cellist, it’s the most normal thing in the world. The …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Silverback Trio’s Free Improvisation Within a Group Concept
With its strong emphasis on improvisation, the Silverback Trio of Minneapolis does “outside” well. But it also plays with a strong group feeling. Phi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Madeleine Peyroux Sings Songs of Love, Life, and Justice
Jazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with singer Madeleine Peyroux about her 2024 album "Let's Walk." It focuses entirely on original music - songs that add…
1 year, 3 months ago
"It Don't Get Better Than That" - Pianist Bill Charlap Comes to the Twin Cities
Speaking about Bill Charlap's trio, the legendary songwriter Johnny Mandel said "It Don't Get No Better Than That." Bill Charlap's quiet and humble d…
1 year, 3 months ago
For the First Time in Their Careers, Bob James and Dave Koz Share Their "Living Room Music"
Bob James and Dave Koz are titans in the world of contemporary jazz. After years of guesting on each other's productions, the duo decided they would …
1 year, 3 months ago
Dayna Martinez Previews the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Jazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with Dayna Martinez, the Executive Director of the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival to get a preview of the headlining act…
1 year, 3 months ago