From humble beginnings in 1970, KBEM-FM has become the most powerful and longest-lasting radio station owned by a Minnesota school district, and one of the nation’s leading broadcast voices for jazz. Explore the people, places and events that have shaped KBEM’s first 50 years in this audio series. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220131134548-KBEM50th_1981StudentAuditions.mp3 In this snapshot of KBEM circa...Read More
Tune in Labor Day Monday at 10 a.m. for the two-hour radio special honoring some of the most notable pioneers of our jazz scene. Sourced from personal interviews as well as the concert celebration this spring, Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders 2021 will honor Legends Art Resnick, Donald Washington, Kenny Horst, Carole Martin, Ron Seaman,...Read More
We get an update on the state’s severe drought and some hopeful news about impending rainfall with Minnesota state climatologist Luigi Romolo. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210824105753-romolo210824.mp3 First aired August 24, 2021 during The Morning Show with Travis Ryder.Read More
Celebrate the heritage of a great music scene with this stream recording of some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends, hosted by Jazz88 host and award-winning vocalist Patty Peterson. On May 29, 2021, Crooners Supper Club hosted an intimate afternoon of live music and inspiring stories. Presented by Jazz88 with support from the Minnesota Arts...Read More
Luigi Romolo spoke with Patty Peterson about why the weather pattern has felt so cool this spring. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210504095554-LuigiromeloMay4.mp3 This interview occurred May 4th, 2021 during the Morning Show with Patty Peterson. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
When vocal and piano powerhouse Diana Krall burst on to the jazz scene in the mid-nineties, the form was getting a bit long in the teeth. Most of the legends had passed on or exceeded their peak as far as female vocalists go. In walked Diana: Great vocal and piano chops, a reverence for the...Read More
Minnesota’s Jazz Station, 88.5 KBEM-FM, is seeking a host/producer to take charge of three arts and culture program projects between now and June 30, 2021: 1. Research, find sources, record, write, create, and publish 50 one-minute radio history segments. 2. Manage our stream-only, local music and student-focused second channel. Includes adding new music & existing...Read More
Jazz88 again presents an array of special holiday programs for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including a rare item this year: a fresh, local live holiday concert! Thursday and Friday will start out with holiday playlists on The Morning Show with guest host Michael Jamnick. Genaro Vasquez hosts the Afternoon Cruise on Thursday. Middays and...Read More
The Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund allows Jazz88 to create programs and events that celebrate our state’s musical, cultural and historical resources. As a condition of receiving these funds, we are required to report on the impact our programs are having. Will you help us by sending a message about your enjoyment...Read More
Two-thirds of college students graduate with student loan debt, averaging almost $30,000. This can limit options, slow the path to home ownership or other financial goals, and if the loans aren’t paid on time, can raise more financial and legal trouble. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota financial counselor Shannon Doyle offers tips on keeping that...Read More
