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Interviews, features, and studio sessions originally aired on The Afternoon Cruise with Sean McPherson, weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. CT.... more
FAQs about The Afternoon Cruise:How many episodes does The Afternoon Cruise have?The podcast currently has 711 episodes available.
June 06, 2024Abinnet Berhanu Prepares for Saturday's Jazzclectic ConcertSince moving to the Twin Cities from the East Coast a handful of years ago, Abinnet Berhanu has become an essential part of the Twin Cities music scene. He's spent time supporting touring artists, playing countless jam sessions around the city and celebrating the music of Ethiopia with his group Andanet. This Saturday he brings an impressive group of players including Omar Abdulkarim and Joe Strachan to Elliot Park in Minneapolis for a 2pm Jazzclectic Concert. This outdoor series is family friendly and free of charge. Sean from Jazz88 caught up with Abinnet to find out about his musical endeavors in general and his plans for this concert in particular....more10minPlay
June 05, 2024Love, Trust, Respect and Listening - Stefon Harris and Black Out is More Than EntertainmentCelebrated vibraphonist and visionary Stefon Harris is making his way back to the Twin Cities for a headlining performance on the Jazz88 Mainstage at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. In anticipation of his set of Friday June 21 Harris was kind enough to connect with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 and discuss his career, his purpose and his background....more13minPlay
June 04, 2024Erin Schwab is Celebrating Her Hero Bette Midler this Weekend at the CapriErin Schwab learned how to personalize a song from Bette Midler and this weekend at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis she and an all-star band are exploring Bette Midler's songbook. Schwab also brought along James Scott from the Capri to talk about their Capital Campaign and the upcoming Legends season....more9minPlay
May 22, 2024Kevin Washington Prepares for a "Ceremony of Divineness"Drummer and composer Kevin Washington is bringing his group, Ra Spirit, to the stage of Icehouse for a performance on Friday night. Washington stopped by Jazz88 to discuss the gig and discussed his policy for curating a show and keeping his musicians and the audience engaged with the material....more8minPlay
May 16, 2024Keane Sense of Rhythm Tap Dance School Prepares for National Tap Dance DayJazz88 and MPS Voices host Olive Norvell recently connected with the team from Keane Sense of Rhythm to get the update on their celebration of National Tap Dance Day at Como Park Pavilion on Saturday May 25....more7minPlay
May 14, 2024"You Can't Lie in Music" - Don Was Reflects on a Life in MusicIconic producer and musician Don Was is bringing his new project, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, to the Dakota for two shows on Tuesday May 21. Though much of Was's work nowadays is working as the head of Blue Note Records he recognizes the importance of getting out and playing the music. In the conversation he confesses that "there's nothing like it". Listen to Don Was's conversation with Sean McPherson as he reflects on his life in music....more17minPlay
May 13, 2024Joe Alterman Plays Happy Serious Music in the Footsteps of His HeroesAtlanta-based pianist Joe Alterman hopped on the phone recently to catch up with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 about his upcoming show at Crooner's. Alterman discussed how a love of bluegrass brought him to his career in jazz and discussed the humor he sometimes finds in a player's dynamic range....more8minPlay
May 02, 2024Jazz88 Interviews Ron Carter And Wishes Him a Happy BirthdayRon Carter is THE bass player. He is the most recorded bass player in the history of jazz and he continues to deliver quality recording and performances as he prepares to celebrate his 87th birthday. Mr. Carter was nice enough to join Sean McPherson from the Afternoon Cruise on a short ZOOM to celebrate his birthday and talk about the many milestones in his sixty plus years as a professional bassist....more14minPlay
May 01, 2024Music is a Gift To Kamasi Washington's SpiritMPS Voices and Jazz88 host Olive Norvell recently connected over ZOOM with Kamasi Washington in anticipation of Washington's new album, Fearless Movement, and his upcoming show at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 11. They discussed his new record, his passion for music, his experience in scoring films and his feelings about pasta in general and spaghetti in particular....more12minPlay
April 23, 2024Jazz88 Wishes Cornbread Harris a Happy 97th BirthdayOn April 23, 2024 Cornbread Harris celebrated his 97th birthday. Ahead of his birthday festivities at Hook and Ladder on Thursday Harris took the time to chat with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 to talk about his life. Special thanks to Andrea Swensson for facilitating the interview....more7minPlay
FAQs about The Afternoon Cruise:How many episodes does The Afternoon Cruise have?The podcast currently has 711 episodes available.