“Transformation is the highest expression of change.” Apt words from composer, reed man and Jazz At Lincoln Center mainstay Ted Nash when he was asked to distill his new release for Tiger Turn records. Indeed, transformation has been the bye-word for the past year for reasons I need not explain. As it applies...Read More
Anoka-based singer/songwriter Betty Danger released her fist full length cd “Enigma” this week. Recorded completely at home, it’s self-produced and entirely original material. Betty describes herself as “Outlaw Folk.” She breaks it down better than I can, and she plays live as well. Expect to hear Betty Danger and many other local...Read More
If you are a regular listener to KBEM, hopefully you’ve heard Phil Nusbaum’s informative and entertaining feature Twin Cities This Week/Twin Cities Weekend. On a recent playback, I was intrigued by a new band, Sprig Of That, who discussed in-depth a new recording, Eight Threads.Like Phil’s featurette, the group had received an endowment from...Read More
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
