Our Fall Pledge Drive wrapped up Saturday night and we’re pleased to report that with your help, we exceeded our $85,000 Goal! If you missed the drive, you can keep the momentum rolling and renew or become a new listener member . Thanks for supporting your resource for Jazz, Roots Music and Education! You’re the One.Read More
Join Jazz88 friends for seven days & six nights exploring the music and art of Havana, Trinidad & Cienfuegos. The package includes an all-access Havana Jazz Fest pass! View the Brochure and Itinerary View the Reservation Forms Highlights & Experiences : Havana Jazz Festival, Melia Cohiba (or like property) close to Jazz Festival, Old Havana Walking...Read More
We are just over 2 weeks away from the beginning of our 2018 Fall Pledge Drive, with the theme of “You’re The One!” The following Phone Bank shifts are ready and waiting for your expert assistance in helping us achieve our goal. Interested in a shift or two? Contact Barbara Greer at 612.668.1748 or email Barbara.Greer@mpls.k12.mn.us to confirm your preferred shifts....Read More
Tuesday, August 7th, National Night Out is happening in the Twin Cities and the Jazz88 crew will be journeying to the 2600 block of Dupont Avenue in the Wedge neighborhood in Minneapolis to provide a music mix of jazz, blues, soul and roots music and some fun door prizes for their block party! Check out...Read More
The Atrium Jazz Ensemble reflects on the timeless, profound and personal raising of the voice performing folk songs, spirituals, blues and standards with vocalist Bruce A. Henry. This presentation, originally broadcast Saturday, February 21, is now available for streaming on demand here, and at the program page. Bruce A. Henry, vocals Scott Fultz, saxophone Jeff...Read More
In a world and time of differences, music has the power to bring us together, to unite us through a shared experience. Music knows no boundaries. It transcends that which keeps us apart. Performing on self-made hand drums, students from Urban Arts Academy join Douglas R. Ewart (didgeridoo, flutes, and other instruments), Bobb Fantauzzo (Native...Read More
Download the brochure/registration form You’ll depart October 16th for an eight-day trip to Thailand featuring 6 nights in Bangkok. Join us Tuesday May 1st, 7:30 p.m. at the Birchwood Cafe for an information session. E-mail KevinB@Jazz88.fm to reserve for the session and learn more about the trip. Highlights •One Hotel- 6 Nights in Bangkok...Read More
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends, hosted by Patty Peterson (award winning vocalist and KBEM Radio host) in an intimate afternoon of live music and inspiring stories. Presented by Jazz88, this special concert will be held at the Minnesota History Center on Sunday, April 22, 2018, 2:00-3:30pm. Tickets are...Read More
This is the week where we ask you to Voice Your Choice… for your favorite artist, and for your favorite jazz, roots and traffic radio service! Pledges from 281 stalwart listener members have added up to $29,455 over the past four days. To keep on pace to achieve our $75,000 goal by this Saturday, we’re asking you to...Read More
String Theory host Kevin Barnes welcomes banjo maestro and muse Béla Fleck to the show. Béla will be joining his music and life partner Abigail Washburn to perform at Live at The Guthrie Monday, February 26th celebrating their latest album “Echo in the Valley”. Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn are two of the least complacent musicians you’ve encountered. With...Read More