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Interviews and features heard during The Morning Show, weekdays from 6 to 10 am.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Eclectic Styles and Influences of the Brass Messengers

    Peter Solomon speaks to Paul Fonfara and Spencer Roth of The Brass Messengers, a Twin Cities-based brass band that blends elements of Balkan, Macedonian, Afrobeat, Free Jazz, New Orleans sounds. The group will play a Mardi-Gras show called "Dance Your Brass Off" Tuesday, February 17th at the Turf Club, presented by Jazz88.

    10 min

  2. FEB 9

    Big Band Meets Hip Hop in Adam Meckler's New Album "Sampled "

    On his latest album "Sampled," trumpeter, composer, and educator Adam Meckler collaborated with several different hip hop producers, rappers, and instrumentalists to reimagine and recontextualize his original big band music. He talks about his collanorative process with Jazz88's Peter Solomon.

    13 min

  3. JAN 30

    Joanne Lundberg on Debt Consolidation

    Joanne Lundberg is a Financial Counseling Supervisor with Lutheran Social Services. She speaks with Jazz88's Peter Solomon about debt consolidation, with an an explanation of the process and when and for whom it might be a good option.

    8 min

  4. JAN 29

    Jazz at the Lexington

    Jazz88's Peter Solomon speaks with Craig Ritacco, COO and General Manager of The Lexington, a historic restaurant in St. Paul that features jazz between Labor day and April. Benny Weinbeck, a jazz pianist who books the shows, also joins the conversation.

    5 min

  5. JAN 28

    Joanne Lundberg on Debt Consolidation

    Joanne Lundberg is a Financial Counseling Supervisor with Lutheran Social Services. She speaks with Jazz88's Peter Solomon about debt consolidation, with an an explanation of the process and when and for whom it might be a good option.

    8 min

  6. JAN 26

    A Conversation with Pianist Aaron Parks

    Pianist Aaron Parks speaks to Jazz88's Peter Solomon about his most recent project on the Blue Note label, a quartet session called "By All Means," featuring bassist Ben Street, saxophonist Ben Solomon, and legendary drummer Billy Hart. Parks also discusses his musical influences, how he dealt with being labelled a jazz prodigy,and talks about his recent essay discussing his experiences navigating bipolar disorder. Parks appears with his trio at Berlin in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Feburary 4th.

    14 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Maud Hixson: When Winter Comes

    Vocalist Maud Hixson has released a new album of holiday songs called "When Winter Comes." She speaks with Jazz88's Morning Show host Peter Solomon about the project, and the segment includes samples of several of the tunes from the new album. On Saturday, December 20, Hixson plays shows at Crooners to mark the release of the new recording.

    18 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    David Hazeltine on Five Decades of Jazz and Friendship

    David Hazeltine began working as a professional jazz musician in his hometown of Milwaukee a when he was just thirteen years old. In this conversation with Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon, he reflects on a career that has lasted more than five decades, and his close friendship and musical partnership with Twin Cities bassist Billy Peterson. The duo is will perform at Jazz Central Studios Wednesday evening at 8 PM.

    19 min
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Interviews and features heard during The Morning Show, weekdays from 6 to 10 am.

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  • Creator
    Jazz88
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    723
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Morning Show