“Steve Kenny Quintet Coltrane Show” is a very high-energy and highly spiritual performance of some of the more powerful compositions by John Coltrane. It features Kevin Washington, a noted Coltrane scholar and one of the most famous Minnesota jazz musicians, on drums. Saxophonist Dave Brattain does an amazing job channeling the vibe and fireworks of...Read More
Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with pianist Ethan Iverson, who played piano with The Bad Plus for seventeen years. Iverson discusses his recent Blue Note release ‘Technically Acceptable,’ as well as his passion for crime fiction and his controversial New York Times essay critiquing George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ Iverson performs with bassist Anthony Cox and...Read More
Erin Schwab learned how to personalize a song from Bette Midler, and this weekend, at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis, she and an all-star band are exploring Bette Midler’s songbook. Schwab also brought along James Scott from the Capri to talk about the Capri’s Capital Campaign and the upcoming Legends season. Full interview: This interview...Read More
Drummer and composer Kevin Washington is bringing his group, Ra Spirit, to the stage of Icehouse for a performance on Friday night. Washington stopped by Jazz88 to discuss the gig and discussed his policy for curating a show and keeping his musicians and the audience engaged with the material. Full interview: This interview aired on...Read More
Master drummer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Washington recently visited The Afternoon Cruise ahead of his performance for the fourth and final installment of the Jazz88 JazzClectic pop-up concert series. Join us for a free evening of music on Wednesday, June 28th, in the Water Works Pavilion at Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis. 5-6:30 PM. This...Read More
Pianist Jeremy Walker talks about his upcoming gig at the Dakota on the Morning Show. He’ll be joined by saxophonist Brandon Wozniak, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Kevin Washington tonight at 7. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200303105538-JeremyWalkerWhenDukeMetColtrane.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Pianist Geoffrey Keezer plays two shows at Crooners Supper Club on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 alongside vocalist Gillian Margot, Jeff Bailey on bass and drummer Kevin Washington. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191209112451-GeoffreyKeezerQuartetatCroonersDec2019.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Pianist Jeremy Walker, sax-man Brandon Wozniak, bassist Graydon Peterson and drummer Kevin Washington play music from two of John Coltrane’s beloved albums: Coltrane Plays the Blues and Ballads at the Dakota tonight. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20191010103011-JeremyWalkerandBrandonWozniakwithColtraneattheDakota.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Oct. 09, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
The Atrium Jazz Ensemble reflects on the timeless, profound and personal raising of the voice performing folk songs, spirituals, blues and standards with vocalist Bruce A. Henry. This presentation, originally broadcast Saturday, February 21, is now available for streaming on demand here, and at the program page. Bruce A. Henry, vocals Scott Fultz, saxophone Jeff...Read More
