Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Brazilian guitar virtuoso Diego Figueiredo about his musical development and his recent album “My World,” which featured guest appearances by clarinetist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski and trumpeter Nicholas Payton. Figueiredo is appearing at Crooners on Friday 3/29. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240328093738-DiegoFigwithmusic3_01080.mp3Read More

Mary Halvorson is widely regarded as the most exciting guitarist of her generation. She continues to cement that reputation with her new Nonesuch release Cloudward. On this record Halvorson endeavored to not “overwrite”, leaving space for the instrumentalists to find their way on their terms. Halvorson discussed her approach, her philosophy and the way that...Read More

Sam Keenan of MN Jazz Tracks interviewed Tim Sparks before his January show at the Dakota. He talks about his new album, “Lost and Found” and the state of being a musician in this new digital age. Sparks’ new album comes out the life of a touring musician. Currently touring with a group of guitarists...Read More

Guitarist/bassist Pavel Jany talks about his new album, Who’s There, including performances from local and international artists. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210128071841-PavelJanyWho_sTherenewalbum.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.Read More

Guitarist Scott Keever talks about the solo show he’ll perform (stream) Saturday, June 20 and staying creative during the pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200619074040-ScottKeeversolostreamingshow.mp3 Originally aired Friday, June 19, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

Guitarist Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars are playing at Crooners tonight. He talks about who’s in the band and the style of guitar he plays on the Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200618075326-PatDonohueandthePrairieAllStarsatCrooners.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 18, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

Duo Charmin Michelle and Joel Shapira have been performing together for more than 20 years. The vocalist and guitarist just released their newest album, Butterfly Wings, which you can order on Joel’s website. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200605073719-JoelShapiraCharminMichelleButterflyWingsnewalbum.mp3 Originally aired Friday, June 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

Guitarist Sam Miltich talks about his upcoming gig playing the music of George Gershwin at Crooners Supper Club Thursday night. He also talks about his friendship with saxophonist Dave Karr, and Sam’s normal gigs in Grand Rapids. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200129103220-SamMiltichCroonersJan2020.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show:...Read More

Brazilian musician Badi Assad talks to the Morning Show about her unique style of performance, her musical family and how she defies genre. Her show is Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Crooners Supper Club. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200127100701-BrazilianGuitaristBadiAssadatCrooners.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.     More Posts for Show: The Morning...Read More

Soul blues singer and guitarist Johnny Rawls called the Morning Show to talk about his upcoming performance at Crooners Supper Club tonight. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190920113136-JohnnyRawlsPlaysCrooners.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More