Pianist David Hazeltine helped pick out the Steinway grand piano that sits inside Crooners Supper Club’s Dunsmore Room, and he’ll be playing it this week on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Hazeltine will be joined by Minnesota bassist Billy Peterson for an intimate duo performance. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190624091641-DavidHazeltineCroonerswBillyPeterson2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, June 24, 2019 on the Morning Show...Read More

Don’t miss a note of the 21st Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival in and around Mears Park in Lowertown St. Paul Thursday through Saturday, June 20-22.  The incredible lineup includes Jose James, Nneena Freelon, James Carter Organ Trio, Grace Kelly, Mayato Rivera w/Charanga Tropical  and many, many more. Jazz88 will be on site to visit with you and...Read More

AN ALPINE REMEMBRANCE, REKINDLED by Jill Mott I first traveled to California on the hunt for natural wine in 2012. Upon returning, colleagues inquired about my vinous finds and favorites only to be shocked that one of my top wines was from a little known grape called Gringet grown by a producer no one had...Read More

Vocalist Nancy Harms will sing her “Ellington At Night” show at Crooners Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. She stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the upcoming show, her admiration for the Duke and what it’s like to hear herself sing. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190619110544-NancyHarmsatCroonersJune2019.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, June 19, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese....Read More

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about cloud types and has a largely positive forecast for this weekend’s Twin Cities Jazz Festival. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190618100155-ClimatologistLuigiRomoloonClouds.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, June 18, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More