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The Southside Aces celebrates its new CD June 3 at the Dakota in Minneapolis. Performing New Orleans jazz means playing from a catalog of thousands of songs spanning at least a hundred years. But the new Southside Aces recording presents fifteen new pieces, all composed by Southside Aces bandleader Tony Balluff. When Tony got together with Phil Nusbaum, Phil asked Tony bluntly, with all of that mu...

Multi-faceted Minneapolis singer Connie Evingson shows her string jazz side in two performances this week with Patty and the Buttons. The group plays Wednesday June 1 at the Minneapolis Women’s Club and Saturday June 4th at Crooners. When Connie spoke with Phil Nusbaum, she related why she loves string jazz.

Julius Collins, of Dr. Mambo's Combo, stopped by the Afternoon Cruise to chat with Sean McPherson in advance of the group's two show stand at the Capri Theater this weekend. The show is called "Let's Go Crazy" and it's a Prince tribute.

Ahead of The Capri Theater's tribute to Prince, Legends: Let's Go Crazy, Patty Peterson discusses the Minneapolis music icon's influence on the scene with Doctor Mambo's Combo members Ashley Commodore and Brian Ziemniak

MN Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather questions, email them to reed@jazz88.fm

Kyle Samejima, Executive Director of Minneapolis Climate Action discussed the North High Community Solar Garden and ways to get involved.

Verdi’s La Traviata will be performed at the Canopy Hotel in Minneapolis Fri-Sunday May 27 through 29. But it’s not set on a typical opera stage, but in various locations around the Canopy Hotel. This production represents Immersive Opera, and that is what the Out of the Box opera company does. David Lefkovich is the founding artistic director of Out of the Box Opera, and he spoke with Phil Nusbau...

Julie Ellingson, PE teacher with Minneapolis Public Schools outlines tips for riding with younger cyclists, reminders for motorist and some of her favorite rides in Minneapolis.

Being awarded a prestigious Cedar Commission to create new songs was validating for 20-something Alicia Thao. But in truth she’s been honing her craft since she was a young teenager. On Wednesday May 25, Alicia is opening for No No Boy at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. When Alicia spoke with Phil Nusbaum, she talked about why she started writing songs.

Twin Cities Food and Music critic Ali Elabbady discusses restaurant news and recommends where to find some of your favorite foods

Pianist, Composer and Director of Jazz Area and Senior Lecturer at Carlton College discusses the premier of her new work The Agitators.

Anna Becker, Executive Director for the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, the organization behind Art-a-Whirl joins The Morning Show with tips for getting to and navigating this weekend's festival.

Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper checks in with an update on No Mow May efforts in different cities in the metro, plus Art A Whirl back in full force this weekend.

Tjänrnblom plays traditional music from Swedish and Finnish tradition. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum Cheryl Paschke and Joe Alfano told how much of the group’s repertoire comes from people known to the band, or to events the band experienced.

Carolyne Naomi brings her Afro R and B to the Inver Glen library in Grove Heights, this Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 PM. Carolyne was born in Nigeria and sings in English and Yoruba. She writes her songs, which frequently deal with relationships. When Carolyne talked with Phil Nusbaum, Carolyne addressed her song Japa.

Manny Hill talks with North Community High School Principal Mauri Friestleben about Pillsbury United's $1 million fundraising for the North class of 2022. As each graduating senior will receive $10,000 in scholarship funding, Friestleben shares more on the impact this has had on the students of North High.

Kenne Thomas is a Twin Cities drummer with broad experiences and a bent towards arranging. He leads his K-Tet into Jazz Central Studios Saturday night May 14 at 8PM. When Kenne spoke with Phil Nusbaum, the talk turned to the reason for creating set arrangements for Jazz tunes.

Those are Minnesota music icons Gordy Knudtson and Bobby Schnitzer. Back in the day they were frequent collaborators on tours and in studios. The two have a new audio recording, with a You Tube video as well, all under the name Gordo and The Stinger. When the guys talked to Phil Nusbaum, Bobby the guitarist related why they’ve revived their old partnership.

Kendra Glenn plays KJ’s Hideaway in Saint Paul This Friday at 6:30. As a kid in Chicago, Kendra developed the chops to do what she does today: When she gets a song, she molds it and makes it her own. In a recent interview, Kendra told Phil Nusbaum about her process.

Tearra Oso continues her work in a field she calls Bomba-Pop. It’s a marriage of a traditional Puerto Rican form with a pop sensibility. In her new video and CD, Tearra weaves together messages of peace, justice, personal growth and healing, using a voice that comes from her ancestors. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Tearra addressed the purpose of Griot del Rio.

The Genesis Jazz Orchestra is ready for its Big Show welcoming spring, this Sunday. It will be in the Rosemount Community Center at 4PM. Genesis often opens its sets with a tune called Jackson City Jubilee. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, trumpeter Steve Olson told why.

Tou SaiK is known for addressing youth. He mixes the wisdom of his late grandmother with hip hop, and is releasing a CD that adds to the videos he has already released. In just a second, we will hear an excerpt of Tou’s grandmother’s poetry, then Tou’s conversation with Phil Nusbaum.

The Good The Bad and The Funky has been around a quarter of a century. Layne Bender of the Good the Bad and the Funky talked about the group recently with Phil Nusbaum. They started by addressing how long the group has been around. But before we hear from Layne, some genuine audio from a club appearance by the Good The Bad and the Funky.

The Roseville Community Band has been around for well over 60 years. The group plays locally and has traveled to other states and foreign countries, too. Dan Kuch directs the Roseville Community Band. I is Dan’s role to find interesting music for the group to play, and keeping things fresh. Dan has also composed the group’s calling card tune, March of the Roses. Dan’s conversation with Phil Nusbau...

Karrin Allyson talks about her upcoming Karrin's Kaleidoscope Performance on April 17 at Dakota. Mixing it up with Bonnie Raitt, Mose Allison, and some delightful originals.