Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group’s upcoming show, “Music for Martin” which takes place at the Ordway on Friday, January 13. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
If you’re looking to see a show from dour musicians who seem to take themselves much too seriously, the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio is not for you. Saturday’s show (9/17/22) at the Hopkins Center for the Arts demonstrated that this is a brotherhood of musical jokesters, with the three members–Delvon Lamarr (Hammond B3), Jimmy James...Read More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220726100454-TMSFLOWNAC_04511_072522.mp3 Kenna Cottman, curator for FLOW Northside Arts Crawl, joined The Morning Show with a preview of this weekend’s events, including where to find a live mural painting by artist Charles Caldwell and a BBQ rib cook-off. Plus, music, more food, and all types of performances, exhibits, and activities. FLOW kicks off in north...Read More
Marcus Anderson hopped on the phone with Patty Peterson in advance of his show at Paisley Park for their NPG Jazz Series! More Posts for Show: The PlayroomRead More
Michael Cain joins The Afternoon Cruise to talk about his upcoming show as part of MacPhail’s Water Works concert on July 9! More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Nachito Herrera joins The Afternoon Cruise to talk about his upcoming show as part of MacPhail’s Water Works concert on July 9! More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220704074924-MinnesotaJazzLegendsFull2022.mp3 This spring Patty Peterson honored our Minnesota Jazz Legends for 2022. This year’s honorees included big band leader and educator, Dr. Steve Wright, bassist and author, Ollie Lyle, Minnesota Music Hall Of Fame recipient and pianist/vocalist, Linda Peterson, and Brazilian born pianist, the late Manfredo Fest. Minnesota Jazz Legends is Jazz88’s series...Read More
Emmet took a minute between soundcheck and his performance on Friday June 24 to touch base with Sean McPherson from Jazz88. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220623101208-TMSMWJFINT_04524_062522.mp3 We had a chance to speak to Matthew Whitaker about his career so far, his pick for jazz fans headed to Europe, and the fun he plans on having at this weekend’s Twin Cities Jazz Festival when he headlines the Jazz88 Main Stage Friday at 8:30 PM. More Posts for Show: The Morning...Read More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220622125710-TMSJFBGInt_04525_062522WEB.mp3 Pianist Brandon Goldberg is set to play the Jazz88 Mainstage on Saturday night (6/25) with saxophonist Marcus Strickland, trumpeter Josh Evans, bassist Ben Wolfe, and drummer Aaron Kimmel. Brandon discusses playing with these great musicians as they take the stage for the first time together, along with influential piano players and one of...Read More
