Douglas Stewart, the producing artistic director from The Matchbox Theater, came by the Jazz88 studio to talk about the theater’s new space. The theater also offers classes for budding actors of all ages. And he filled us in on the theater’s upcoming shows, including Einstein: A Stage Portrait, starring Thomas Schuch. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u2017080408551365.mp3Read More

WTF is a five-piece band from Minneapolis with jazz and indie rock influences and stylings. The leader of the band is Warren Thomas Fenzi; the band name is his initials. They just launched a kickstarter campaign to help release their upcoming debut album. He recently sat down with Justus Sanchez for an interview and performance.    ...Read More

Regina Marie Williams: American Songbook When Regina Williams sings her songs, she is putting her spin on great renditions that she’s experienced. Regina covers a big swath of the Great American Songbook, and told Phil Nusbaum about her approach. “It starts with her eyes, transparent and luminous windows to her emotions. Whether with a baleful...Read More

Don’t miss a note of the 19th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival in Lowertown St. Paul, in and around Mears Park Thursday through Saturday June 22-24. The incredible lineup includes McCoy Tyner with Joshua Redman, Terence Blanchard, Anat Cohen, Bobby Lyle, Emmet Cohen, Oskar Stenmark and many, many more. Tune in for live broadcasts from...Read More