Rochelle Cox took over as Interim Superintendent at Minneapolis Public Schools on July 1, and she is already hitting the ground running. She talks with Manny Hill about her previous work at MPS, shares her excitement about this opportunity, and what she has planned for the district for the 2022-23 school year. More Posts for...Read More

  https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220704074924-MinnesotaJazzLegendsFull2022.mp3   This spring Patty Peterson honored our Minnesota Jazz Legends for 2022. This year’s honorees included big band leader and educator, Dr. Steve Wright, bassist and author, Ollie Lyle, Minnesota Music Hall Of Fame recipient and pianist/vocalist, Linda Peterson, and Brazilian born pianist, the late Manfredo Fest. Minnesota Jazz Legends is Jazz88’s series...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220701090943-TMSAAPEFireworkspixEdit.mp3   Gil Dignen, instructor with Minneapolis Public Schools Community Ed, joins The Morning Show with tips on improving any photos you take of fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. Gil teaches several classes on Photography with MPS’s Adult Enrichment program, find out more here. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl is a Visual Arts, Mural Arts and Arts Integration teacher at Justice Page Middle School in Minneapolis, and she recently received a Fulbright Distinguished in Teaching Research Program award to carry out educational research in Colombia. Manny Hill spoke with Elissa about the kind of research she will be doing, and what...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220629100800-TMSAACEJune29_04507_062922.mp3   Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather related questions, email them to reed@jazz88.fm. This week we dive into the heat index, what factors contribute to determining this temperature, and the dangers of extreme heat. Find out more ways to protect yourself, family and neighbors during a...Read More

Benny Jones Sr., bass drum player and bandleader for the Treme Brass Band took the time to catch up with Sean McPherson from Jazz88 via phone from his home in New Orleans.   More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

Zacc Harris was nice enough to swing by and chat about his upcoming concert at the Twin Cities Jazz Fest. The show is happening on Saturday June 25th at 2pm on the Jazz88 Mainstage.   More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group’s new anthem, “Juneteenth Celebration.”   More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220617104437-TMSFoodJune17_04519_061722.mp3   Twin Cities Food and Music Critic Ali Elabbady highlights some Juneteenth Events not only featuring food, but music and great ways to get involved: University of Minnesota’s Juneteenth Commemorative March and Block Party with food from Sammy’s Avenue Eatery, Momma Rose Catering, Nashville Coop, Jambo Africa, and Quiet Cat Bakery on Sat 6/18...Read More

For the first time, Minneapolis Public Schools is formally recognizing Juneteenth, which is of course this Sunday June 19. Juneteenth will be observed by MPS on Monday the 20th, and our Manny Hill got a chance to talk with Derek Francis, Manager of Counseling Services at MPS, about how big this is for the district,...Read More