Today is Meshell Ndegeocello’s birthday. Born on August 29, 1968, she is a singer-songwriter, poet, and bassist. Her influences are far reaching and include funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae and rock. I am happy to celebrate this avant-garde musician. I was introduced to Meshell Ndegeocello through her album, Bitter. I was a college freshman...Read More
Joyann Parker is all in for the blues and for weighted blankets. As she travels the road as a celebrated blues musician she has been amassing a fan base across the Midwest and beyond. Check out the conversation to find out all about Joyann Parker’s 2023 album Roots, her holiday show at KJ’s Hideaway and...Read More
PaviElle (aka DJ Lady Luca), celebrated vocalist, bandleader, and host on Jazz88, has teamed up with vocalist and curator Dennis Spears to kick of season 14 of Legends @ the Capri. This weekend (Sept. 23 & 24), the Capri will be transformed into a juke joint for “Hot Times at Zona’s Cabaret and Blues Joint.”...Read More
Singer-songwriter Mae Simpson and her band play at the Dakota in a live-streaming event Saturday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210312071340-MaeSimpsonatDakota.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Mar. 12, 2021 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Corky Siegel and his Chamber Blues ensemble have a show Saturday night (March 6, 2021) called EXTRAVAGANZA featuring several special guest artists. Learn about registering for the free event here. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20210305070721-CorkySiegelChamberBluesEXTRAVAGANZA.mp3 Originally aired Friday, Mar. 05, 2021 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Pianist and harmonica player Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien play together this weekend at Crooners Supper Club Friday and Saturday. Corky called into the Morning Show to talk about the gigs. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191226100953-CorkySiegelwithRandySabienatCroonersDec2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Pianist Tom Hunter meets up with childhood friend and Nashville guitarist Frank Johns for a holiday show at Crooners Supper Club this weekend. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191209113638-PianistTomHunterCrooners2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater headlines the Twin Cities Jazz Festival Saturday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. at Mears Park in St. Paul. She talked with Jazz88’s Emily Reese about her newest album, “Memphis…Yes, I’m Ready” and Saturday’s show. Bridgewater was born in Memphis but moved away when she was 3 years old. She returned to...Read More
Now through Saturday, we’re reminding you why 88.5 and Jazz88.fm are your source for jazz, blues, BBC News, traffic reports, soul, funk, gospel, Latin, roots, and bluegrass! Help us succeed by contributing today. Become a new member, or renew your support via the renewal notice that may be waiting on your kitchen table. Or contribute...Read More
It is a great privilege and honor to announce that KBEM has been voted into the Minnesota Blues Society’s Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame in the category of ‘Blues Art, Literature and Media.’ This honor is awarded to an individual or entity with at least twenty years of history performing at the highest level of achievement...Read More
