Saint Paul Peterson is a funk ambassador, gifted vocalist, bassist and a curator of the Funk Friday series. He’s been a member of The Family and The Time and he’s been a recognized fixture in the music world on an international level for decades. Saint Paul is bringing his online series, Funk Friday, onto the...Read More
Jenny Klukken has been bridging the gap between her classical background and her passion for jazz on her primary instrument, the marimba, for years. She’s back at it on Thursday night over at Crooners with an all-star band of Chris Olson (g), Chris Bates (b) and non-Chris Dave Schmalenberger (d). Klukken caught up with...Read More
Sousaphonist Erik Jacobson’s romance with New Orleans brass bands started when he was in high school and was exposed to the Dirty Dozen Brass Band record “My Feet Can’t Fail Me Now.” After sharing the album with fellow University of Wisconsin-Madison music student Christopher “Roc” Ohly, he started up Mama Digdown’s Brass Band. They’ve kept...Read More
Jazz88 Morning Show host Peter Solomon spoke with Minneapolis-based pianist Kavyesh Kaviraj ahead of his December 30th birthday celebration at KJ’s Hideaway in St. Paul (Photo by Evin Rodriguez-Sosa). https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20231227112041-KaviyeshInterviewConvo.mp3 TRANSCRIPT: PETER SOLOMON: Kavyesh, thanks for talking to me, I want to start out our interview by talking about your early musical experience, how you...Read More
The Bad Plus is back in town for their annual run of shows at The Dakota starting on December 25 and running until Thursday December 28. This annual tradition has been running for over 20 years and it has become an important part of the calendar for jazz fans in the Twin Cities. Peter Solomon...Read More
Joyann Parker is all in for the blues and for weighted blankets. As she travels the road as a celebrated blues musician she has been amassing a fan base across the Midwest and beyond. Check out the conversation to find out all about Joyann Parker’s 2023 album Roots, her holiday show at KJ’s Hideaway and...Read More
In 2023 the world saw the passing of some of the most iconic jazz artists, composers and personalities in the music’s history. Listen below to celebrate these artists and hear some of their most celebrated recordings! Artists Featured: Ahmad Jamal – July 2, 1930-April 16, 2023 Tony Bennett – August 3, 1926-July 21, 2023...Read More
DeCarlo Jackson is a shining light in the Twin Cities. He is a member of HEYARLO, Hippo Campus and is a gifted trumpet player and bassist. After a viewing of the Spike Lee classic Mo’ Better Blues, DeCarlo Jackson wanted to combine the thriving jazz scene in the Twin Cities with the thriving comedy scene...Read More
Karrin Allyson and Rod Fleeman are never far from the holiday spirit. After sharing many a night on stage in Kansas City Allyson and Fleeman frequently travel together to bring their special brand of holiday cheer further afield. The duo were nice enough to stop by our studios today to serenade us with renditions of...Read More
2023 has been a banner year for new jazz music. After the jolt of seeing Samara Joy’s historical Grammy wins early in the year for both Best New Artist and Best Vocal Jazz Album it seems like the world has been paying more attention to the world class 2023 releases from the jazz world. Jazz88...Read More
