Jihye Lee Orchestra – Daring Mind – Motéma Music link: https://motema.com/As a follow up to her widely-acclaimed 2017 debut April, “Daring Mind” presents selections from Lee’s ‘Mind’ Series, including her BMI Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize-winning “Unshakable Mind” and her Manny Albam Commission “Revived Mind.” The album reflects her struggles, doubts, joys, and hopes while...Read More
Hello dear listener!I’m gushing as I write this week’s entry. As always, I am overwhelmed by the generous support and bounteous comments from the Jazz 88 listening family. Working remotely for the last three pledge drives as I have, I’ve spent more time on the phones. While I miss the volunteers, it’s been a...Read More
Minnesota’s Jazz Station, 88.5 KBEM-FM, is seeking a host/producer to take charge of three arts and culture program projects between now and June 30, 2021: 1. Research, find sources, record, write, create, and publish 50 one-minute radio history segments. 2. Manage our stream-only, local music and student-focused second channel. Includes adding new music & existing...Read More
Jazz88 again presents an array of special holiday programs for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including a rare item this year: a fresh, local live holiday concert! Thursday and Friday will start out with holiday playlists on The Morning Show with guest host Michael Jamnick. Genaro Vasquez hosts the Afternoon Cruise on Thursday. Middays and...Read More
The Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund allows Jazz88 to create programs and events that celebrate our state’s musical, cultural and historical resources. As a condition of receiving these funds, we are required to report on the impact our programs are having. Will you help us by sending a message about your enjoyment...Read More
Two-thirds of college students graduate with student loan debt, averaging almost $30,000. This can limit options, slow the path to home ownership or other financial goals, and if the loans aren’t paid on time, can raise more financial and legal trouble. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota financial counselor Shannon Doyle offers tips on keeping that...Read More
Julie Danzl is the Student Wellness Manager for Culinary & Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about food distribution during this school year. Learn about distribution sites and more on the MPS website. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200918071304-JulieDanzlMPSMealsforStudents.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning...Read More
Katie Luber, Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, talks about reopening the museum with COVID-19 prevention measures in place. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200720075809-200717MiaReopensKatieLuber.mp3 Originally aired Monday, July 20, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Shannon Doyle from Lutheran Social Service of MN talks about various financial scams that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200720074734-LSSDailyLivingShannonDoyleFinancialScams.mp3 Originally aired Monday, July 20, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
The website Music in Minnesota has launched a fundraiser for iconic music venues around the state that have been shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Writer and photographer Tom Smouse talks about the fundraiser, Value Our Venues. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200713080757-ValueOurVenuesfromMusicinMNsTomSmouse.mp3 Originally aired Monday, July 13, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show:...Read More
