Sophia Shorai (vocal), Tanner Taylor (piano), Dave Karr (tenor sax) and Dave Graf (trombone) will play a show together at Crooners Supper Club Saturday, Apr. 27 at 6:00 p.m. Sophia and Tanner joined the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about their musical relationship, the probability of a new EP and how the show might go....Read More
Bassist Erik Fratzke from Happy Apple talks about the trio’s upcoming shows at Crooners Supper Club on Saturday, Apr. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. He talks about some of his favorite Happy Apple tunes (“Ella By Nightlight,” “This is Your Ghost Train,” and “He’s OK”), and the trio’s plans for a new album....Read More
Musician Toshi Reagon and her mother, Bernice Johnson Reagon, adapted Octavia E. Butler‘s award-winning sci-fi novel, Parable of the Sower, into a folk opera. Toshi joined the Morning Show to talk about the fruition of the project after many years of wanting to adapt the book musically. There is only one performance, Friday, Apr. 26th at...Read More
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends, hosted by Patty Peterson in an intimate afternoon of live music and inspiring stories. Presented by Jazz88, this special concert will be held at the Minnesota History Center on Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 ages 5-17, MNHS members...Read More
Violinist Gary Schulte and Guitarist Robert Bell joined Kevin O’Connor live from Studio 1 on March 26th – They are one half of Twin Cities Hot Club. The four-piece (also including Stan Ponkin on guitar and Matt Peterson on bass) will play The Dakota for Easter brunch on April 21st Originally aired March 26th on...Read More
Veteran cabaret singer Marilyn Maye is doing four shows this weekend at Crooners. She spoke with Jazz88’s Emily Reese about the shows and her busy tour schedule. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190322095901-MarilynMayeCrooners2019.mp3 Originally aired on Friday, March 22, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Pianist/organist Bobby Lyle is playing two shows at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club this weekend, a solo piano set Friday night and an organ set with trio Saturday night. He called into the Morning Show to talk with Emily Reese about the festivities. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190308051747-BobbyLyleatCroonersMarch2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Mar. 07, 2019 on the Morning Show with...Read More
Check out the latest in Acoustic Music Performances Click the link to download a PDF file with a comprehensive regional acoustic music calendar, compiled by Phil Nusbaum. More Posts for Show: Bluegrass Saturday MorningRead More
The latest edition of Jazz in the Target Atrium from Orchestra Hall features four stalwart members of the Atrium Ensemble plus acclaimed mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski. Hear it at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 on 88.5 and streaming live at jazz88.fm. An extended cut will be accessible on demand and via podcast at 9 p.m. Saturday as...Read More
The Love Show has become a Valentine’s Day tradition at St. Kate’s. Performer Dane Stauffer has been a part of The Love Show for seven years. Music alternates with storytelling from the esteemed Kevin Kling, and other performers include Marc Anderson, Dan Chouinard, Prudence Johnson, Simone Perrin and Claudia Schmidt. Dane chatted with Jazz88’s Emily...Read More
