Michael Cain joins The Afternoon Cruise to talk about his upcoming show as part of MacPhail’s Water Works concert on July 9!   More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

Nachito Herrera joins The Afternoon Cruise to talk about his upcoming show as part of MacPhail’s Water Works concert on July 9!   More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead 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

Emmet took a minute between soundcheck and his performance on Friday June 24 to touch base with Sean McPherson from Jazz88. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220623101208-TMSMWJFINT_04524_062522.mp3   We had a chance to speak to Matthew Whitaker about his career so far, his pick for jazz fans headed to Europe, and the fun he plans on having at this weekend’s Twin Cities Jazz Festival when he headlines the Jazz88 Main Stage Friday at 8:30 PM. More Posts for Show: The Morning...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220622125710-TMSJFBGInt_04525_062522WEB.mp3   Pianist Brandon Goldberg is set to play the Jazz88 Mainstage on Saturday night (6/25) with saxophonist Marcus Strickland, trumpeter Josh Evans, bassist Ben Wolfe, and drummer Aaron Kimmel. Brandon discusses playing with these great musicians as they take the stage for the first time together, along with influential piano players and one of...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