Bob Jurek’s Spooky Picks: 1. The Twilight Zone by Golden Earring 2. The Egg Plant That Ate Chicago by Dr. West’s Medicine Show And Junk Band 3. Spiders and Snakes by Jim Stafford 4. Wait Til The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett 5. I Put a Spell On You by Screaming Jay Hawkins Sean McPherson’s...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with Amy Schendel and Mary Larew from the St. Paul Conservatory of Music about “Music Across Minnesota” and other musical outreach programs. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20231026113625-FinalSPCMSession_mixdown.mp3Read More
Jazz88 is back at Indeed Brewing for another installment of Indeed We Can on Wednesday, August 9th. Join us in Northeast Minneapolis at the Indeed Brewing taproom between 3-11 PM for great music, good vibes, and Jazz88 swag! Proceeds from all taproom, to-go, and delivery sales for the day will go towards Jazz88, so you...Read More
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
