Celebrated drummer JT Bates is getting back into the fold as a curator and booker. In addition to taking on more booking responsibilities at Icehouse in general, Bates is curating Mondays at Icehouse for the month of March. Listen to find out what Bates has planned for the long running curated Monday series at Icehouse....Read More
Celebrated pianist and MacPhail instructor, Michael Cain, spent about a decade working with Jack DeJohnette from 1990-99. It was a joy having him in the Jazz88 studios to reflect on his love for DeJohnette and the larger importance he had on the music world at large. Listen here: This interview originally aired on The Afternoon...Read More
Award-winning pianist Isaiah J. Thompson is navigating life as a rising star in the jazz world, an in-demand sideman touring the world with John Pizzarelli, and a newlywed! It’s a lot to balance, but Thompson finds a way to do it, while still finding time to serenade his mother’s old Volvo. Take a listen here:...Read More
Minneapolis-based drummer/producer JT Bates is preparing for a show on Monday, August 14 with Todd Clouser (guitar) and John Medeski (keys). Bates connected with The Afternoon Cruise to talk about what it’s like to play with such heavyweights and what they plan to bring to the Icehouse stage. Listen here: This interview originally aired on...Read More
Guitarist Zacc Harris, bassist Chris Bates, drummer JT Bates and pianist Bryan Nichols will each perform a solo set Friday night starting at 7:00 on Zoom. Learn more information here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200507081413-ZaccHarrisQuarantineQoncertnumberone.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, May 07, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski talks about her upcoming show with pianist Jeremy Walker, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer JT Bates at the Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 17. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191114105546-ClaraOsowskiwithJeremyWalkeratDakotaNov2019.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
