Japanese pop-star turned jazz musician, Senri Oe, is back in Minneapolis for two special performances on Tuesday, Nov. 28. He stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about the shows, his new holiday song “The Garden Christmas” and his new solo album that drops next year. His first show is at MSP International Airport in...Read More
Brad Bellows, the executive director of the Leigh Kamman Legacy Project, stopped by the Jazz88 studios to talk about the project fundraiser. The event is Tuesday, Nov. 28th at the Dakota at 7:00 PM. Performers include Karrin Allyson, Laura Caviani, Phil Hey and Gordon Johnson, and will be emceed by broadcasting legend, Bill McGlaughlin. Celebrate...Read More
Cuban-born, Minneapolis-based pianist Nachito Herrera plays at the Dakota Friday night, showcasing the music of American composer George Gerswhin and Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. The show will be recorded, and released as Nachito’s third Live at the Dakota album. This will also be his first solo record. Hear Nachito talk about Gerswhin, Lecuona, and recording...Read More
Beginning Monday, Oct. 30, Jazz88 will broadcast a series of 2-minute features highlighting the stories of Minnesota’s Vietnam Veterans. Producer Kevyn Burger interviewed dozens of vets about their service during the Vietnam War. She joined Jazz88’s Emily Reese to talk about the project. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20171030084325140.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Oct. 30 during the Morning Show with Emily...Read More
Jazz in the Target Atrium: Drum & Trumpet, on air Saturday, October 28, and available on demand now. The ever-evolving Atrium Jazz Ensemble explores the sounds and compositions anchored by these ancient instruments, from Louis Armstrong to Booker Little. Jeremy Walker, piano and artistic director John Raymond, trumpet Kevin Washington, drums Chris Thomson, saxophone Jeff Bailey,...Read More
Brian Pertl is the dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis. He spoke with Jazz88’s Emily Reese about the Lawrence Faculty Jazz Quartet and their upcoming show at the Dakota on Tuesday, October 17. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20171013072809114.mp3 Originally aired on The Morning Show, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 More Posts for Show: The...Read More
Savannah, Georgia-based Velvet Caravan stopped by the studio to play and chat with Kevin O’Connor before they heated things up at Vieux Carre Wednesday. AUDIO: Originally aired Wednesday, October 11 on The Afternoon Cruise with Kevin O’Connor. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
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Storyteller Nothando Zulu stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the 26th Annual Black Master Storytelling Festival, “Signifyin’ & Testifyin.” The free, family-friendly event starts tonight and runs through Saturday night. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20170929074240105.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 28 on The Morning Show with Emily Reese. Read More
Miskwa-Mukwa Desjarlait, the Youth Coordinator for the Indian Education Program at Minneapolis Public Schools talks about the First Annual Welcome Back Powwow for students and the community. It’s free, open to all, and runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20170929074037104.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 28 on The Morning Show with Emily ReeseRead More
