TCJF Highlight: Michael Mayo with the JazzMN Orchestra

About this episode

Peter Solomon interviews Andrew Wallesch about Michael Mayo's performance with the JazzMN Orchestra at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival.

Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon speaks with Andrew Wallesch, the Artistic Director of the JazzMn Orchestra, about their Saturday, June 20th appearance with singer Michael Mayo at the 2026 Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Wallesch, a singer himself, discusses Mayo's unique gifts as a vocalist and improvisor. More information on that and other Twin Cities Jazz Festival performances can be found at www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Solomon

Guest: Andrew Wallesch

Topics covered

• jazz
• music festival
• vocal performance
• improvisation
• interview

Keywords

• Michael Mayo
• JazzMN Orchestra
• Twin Cities Jazz Festival
• Peter Solomon
• Andrew Wallesch

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JazzMN Orchestra

Places: Twin Cities

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