Jazz88 celebrates the birthday of pianist and composer Keith Jarrett, born on May 8, 1945, in Allentown, PA. Jarrett is in a class with Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea as one of the most influential keyboard artists of his generation. The scope of his work includes jazz, fusion, and classical music. He is also influential for his solo performances,...Read More
MPS Voices Associate Educator Jedediah Jones spoke with Laura Louis-Jacques, District Program Facilitator- Secondary Special Education, and Jesse Morgan, Department Head at MPS Assistive Technology Center, about the Special Education Community Resource Fair taking place Thursday, May 9th from 5-7:30 PM at the MPS Center for Adult Learning. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240506125022-SpecialEducationCommunityResourceFair.mp3Read More
Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli is from an illustrious jazz family. His father was the legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and John grew up around jazz legends like Benny Goodman, Zoot Sims, Les Paul and Slam Stewart. Pizzarrelli discusses his recent album, Stage and Screen, his current trio, and his upcoming performances with the JazzMN Orchestra and...Read More
Dayna Martinez, Executive Director of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, visited the Morning Show on International Jazz Day to reveal the complete lineup of artists performing at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival on June 21st and 22nd. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240430101811-SolomonandMartinez4-30.mp3Read More
Lynne Arriale has been a leading pianist and educator on the international jazz scene for more than thirty years. In this conversation with Jazz88’s Peter Solomon, she discusses her development as a jazz artist, the craft that goes into creating memorable compositions, and her recent recording, Being Human. Arriale is appearing May 4th and 5th...Read More
Peter Solomon speaks with Duluth-based trombonist Thomas Woytko about JAM Duluth, a program of live performances scheduled at Duluth breweries and other locations through the month of April. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240409110119-ThomasWoytkoMixdown.mp3Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with pianist Aaron Diehl about his recent recording of Mary Lou Williams’ “Zodiac Suite,” the influence of pianist and composer John Lewis, and his upcoming performance of music by Lewis, Gunther Schuller and others with members of the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota Sunday, April 7th at Sundin Hall on the...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Victor Cole, Director of Recruitment, Retention and Induction in the School of Urban Education at Metro State University, about a Graduate Programs Preview Day coming up April 13th. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240403094031-VictorColeInterview.mp3Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with trumpeter Scotty Barnhart, the leader of the Basie Orchestra for the past twenty years. Barnhart discusses his early exposure to music at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, how he came to play the trumpet, how he felt the first time he heard the Basie Orchestra, the background behind his Grammy-winning...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Brittany Tweed, Director of Financial Aid at Metro State University about what’s happened recently with FAFSA, some opportunities for financial aid, and details on an open house event at Metro State Monday, February 26th. Metro State University is an underwriter of Jazz88. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240213095819-FinalEditBrittanyTweed.mp3 More Posts for Show: The Morning...Read More
