Jazz88 is seeking professional, qualified, and experienced candidates for a variety of roles, including host positions and more. Find our full list of current openings here. All jobs are in person, with limited remote days or hours possible, union representation, and good benefits. We’re committed to diversity and hope to make our staff reflect the...Read More
Jazz88 is proud to be teaming up with Icehouse to bring you the Outdoor Courtyard Jazz Series, every Thursday – Saturday from 6 – 8:30 PM throughout the summer. This special series will feature some of the area’s finest musicians performing dinner sets on the Icehouse patio, located at 2528 Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Full...Read More
Image courtesy of artist and is not the property of Jazz88-KBEM Peter Rowan doesn’t need to perform and tour. At 80-years-old, the man has put in his time and forged a bluegrass legacy—from coming up with Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys in the 60s, to recording and performing with the likes of David...Read More
I live in the seemingly small Venn diagram cross-section of people who enjoy both bluegrass and jazz. That curious nexus where one can appreciate and find merit in Bill Evans and Bill Monroe. John Coltrane and John Hartford. ‘Round Midnight and O Brother, Where Art Thou?. Do I love everything from either genre? No. You’d...Read More
UPDATE (Mar. 2): Most of our streaming services are restored. On-Demand programs should come back as their new episodes air. We’re aware of an issue where TuneIn is carrying Minnesota Jazz Tracks instead of Jazz88 and we have informed them of the problem. Our own Web Player on this site is correct. Apologies if you’re...Read More
Noted vocalist, composer, and educator, PaviElle French, is adding the titles of Jazz88 radio host and producer to her resume. Her DJ alter ego, Lady Luca, will present an expansive blues-based show as part of the station’s 12-hour blues music block on Fridays. The new program debuts Friday night, Jan. 6, from 9 to 11...Read More
This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. Reschedule TBD. Jazz88 is once again teaming up with our friends at Trivia Mafia and Indeed Brewing for another scintillating edition of “Jazz88 Trivia Night!” Gather your friends to test your jazz knowledge on Tuesday, December 13th at Indeed Brewing in NE Minneapolis! Powered by Trivia...Read More
The Christmas spirit was certainly in the air at Orchestra Hall last night (11/30). Concert-goers donned their finest festive attire, garlands and shiny ornaments adorned the front of the Orchestra stage, and Dianne Reeves’ smile radiated enough joy to warm even the coldest of winter nights. She was joined by the impeccable Jazz at Lincoln...Read More
Jazz88 is teaming back up with our friends at Trivia Mafia and Indeed Brewing for another rousing edition of “Jazz88 Trivia Night!” Gather your friends to test your jazz knowledge on Tuesday, November 8th at Indeed Brewing in NE Minneapolis! Powered by Trivia Mafia, this event will take place in Indeed’s auxiliary taproom, “The Ox,”...Read More
Gather your friends to test your jazz knowledge this Tuesday (Oct. 11) at Indeed Brewing in NE Minneapolis! Powered by Trivia Mafia, this event will take place in Indeed’s auxiliary taproom, “The Ox,” at 6:30 PM. There will be Jazz88 swag, and prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. This upcoming week, the...Read More
