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Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Some high-profile spots on the Jazz88 Mainstage at the 2023 Twin Cities Jazz Festival now have equally high-profile artists booked.  The Festival’s outgoing Executive Director Steve Heckler made the first wave of artist announcements on Jazz88 Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, for the 24th edition of the Fest: https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20230117135452-SteveHecklerJan17.mp3 After having to cancel prior bookings due...
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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 Playroom
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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 Cruise
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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 Cruise
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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 Cruise
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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...
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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...
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Saxophonist James Carter talks about headlining the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, being a multi-instrumentalist, and his tribute show to Hamiet Bluiett on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190617095343-JamesCarterHeadliningTwinCitiesJazzFest2019.mp3 Originally aired June 17, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning Show
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Saxophonist, composer and singer Grace Kelly is a headliner tonight at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival with a show at 6:00. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190621080727-GraceKellyTCJFHeadliner2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 20, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning Show
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Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater headlines the Twin Cities Jazz Festival Saturday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. at Mears Park in St. Paul. She talked with Jazz88’s Emily Reese about her newest album, “Memphis…Yes, I’m Ready” and Saturday’s show. Bridgewater was born in Memphis but moved away when she was 3 years old. She returned to...
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