Songwriter and vocalist, Ann Hampton Callaway, is visiting the Twin Cities for a two-show stand over at Crooners this weekend. She was kind enough to talk about her love of the Linda Rondstadt songbook, and her love of performing in general. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More
Hear trumpeter and director of the Count Basie Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart, talk about the upcoming show at Crooners, alongside a discussion about the role of the trumpet in jazz and Scotty’s take on the most important jazz musician of all time. 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
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
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220614122517-TMSMGMJuneteenth_04518_061822.mp3 Donnisha Powell, owner of New Start Fashion, will emcee Midtown Global Market‘s free Juneteenth Celebration featuring storytelling, music and dance. Plus a chance to grab great food and shop your favorite stores at Midtown Global Market on East Lake Street, Saturday June 18th from noon to 3 pm. More Posts for Show: The...Read More
Yellowjackets‘ bassist (and resident Australian) Dane Alderson connected with Jazz88’s Patty Peterson ahead of Yellowjackets’ performance at The Dakota, details here. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220601103829-BobMintzerYellowJacketspartialsonghalfway.mp3 Yellowjackets‘ Saxophonist (and writer, arranger) Bob Mintzer with Jazz88’s Patty Peterson ahead of Yellowjackets’ performance at The Dakota, details here. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220527104205-PattyPrince052622Mixdown1.mp3 Ahead of Legends: Let’s Go Crazy at The Capri Theater this weekend, Patty Peterson discussed favorite Prince songs with Doctor Mambo’s Combo vocalist Ashley Commodore and keyboardist Brian Ziemniak, and the Minneapolis music icon’s influence on the scene. The Capri pays tribute to Prince during Legends: Let’s Go Crazy Sat 5/28 at 7...Read More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220519103858-TMSArtAWhirlMay19_04526_052022.mp3 Anna Becker, Executive Director for the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, the organization behind Art-a-Whirl joins The Morning Show with tips for getting to and navigating this weekend’s festival. You can view Art-a-Whirl’s map or check out the directory to plan your weekend. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
As part of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association’s Art-A-Whirl weekend, Whirlygig is back (for the first time since 2019) at Indeed Brewing’s Minneapolis taproom! May 20-22 Jazz88 is proud to be sponsoring a full weekend of great local music, including artists Purple Funk Metropolis, MMYYKK, L.A. Buckner & Big Homie, Arlo, Happy Apple, and many...Read More
