String Theory host Kevin Barnes welcomes world-music composer Dan Rein to the show. Dan will be celebrating the release of his fascinating new CD “Just One Breath: The poetry of Omar Khayyam” Sunday, December 10th at the Hook & Ladder Theater. Joining Dan on stage for this performance will be; Mikkel Beckmen on washboard (Brass Kings,...Read More
The Jazz88 RestauranTour is back with a delightful holiday evening of food, music and community at Crooners Lounge and Supperclub on Tuesday, December 19th with seating at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a 3 course menu with wine pairings showcasing the artistry of Chef Chris Lamkin and live jazz by Sam Miltich & Friends (including Charmin Michelle and Dave Karr)...Read More
Brad Bellows, the executive director of the Leigh Kamman Legacy Project, stopped by the Jazz88 studios to talk about the project fundraiser. The event is Tuesday, Nov. 28th at the Dakota at 7:00 PM. Performers include Karrin Allyson, Laura Caviani, Phil Hey and Gordon Johnson, and will be emceed by broadcasting legend, Bill McGlaughlin. Celebrate...Read More
String Theory host Kevin Barnes welcomes a long time Twin Cities folk and jazz favorite , Claudia Schmidt, to the show. Claudia and Dean Magraw will be appearing at The Ginko Coffehouse Friday evening, December 1st. Tune in for Claudia’s visit with Kevin and music from her new record Hark the Dark: Reflections on Winter, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday,...Read More
Singer, entertainer and educator T. Mychael Rambo stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about MN Voices United, a concert to benefit the hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Florida and Texas. The concert is Friday, Dec. 1 at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul at 7:30. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20171122074539145.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday,...Read More
Thanksgiving Day at Noon, Jazz88 features highlights from the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note in concert with trumpeter Terell Stafford. The concert, recorded on Veterans Day 2016 in Alexandria, Va. is part of The Airmen of Note’s Jazz Heritage Series, which shows off the U.S Air Force’s high level of professionalism through concerts featuring...Read More
The Feels returns to Icehouse Wednesday November 29th to kick of the latest season of performance art through the lens of healing and personal growth. Musicians, singers, poets and comedians take the stage to perform art that inspires them to be their best selves. The first installment is themed Ancestry in Progress, honoring our root...Read More
Escape the Winter Blues with Jazz88 friends and experience music, art and culture in Panama! Download the brochure/registration form We depart January 17 for a nine-day trip to Panama City and the luxurious resort community of Playa Blanca, including two days at the internationally-renowned Panama City Jazz Festival. E-mail KevinB@Jazz88fm.com to learn more about the...Read More
It isn’t every day that our most cherished heroes in jazz are featured in media. Except, of course what we do on a daily basis at KBEM. So when news broke of the John Scheinfeld documentary, “Chasing the Trane,” jazz and music fans were absolutely agog! http://www.coltranefilm.com/trailer/ The live airing was this...Read More
Two alto saxophonists born: Jesse Davis, 1965 in New Orleans, LA. and Pete Brown, 1906 in Baltimore, MD. Count Basie records How Long Blues with his All American Rhythm Section, (guitarist Freddie Green, bassist Walter Page and drummer Jo Jones) Pianist Oscar Peterson records If You Could See Me Now with guitarist Joe Pass, 1983....Read More
