Ticket To Brasil is a bossa nova, samba and Brazilian jazz project founded by contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. The group has performed at many national and international jazz events and has opened for such renowned artists as Trio Brasileiro, Brazilian singer Cibelle and American jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson. Natania Kamin – vocal...Read More
Drummer and composer Emma Garau is performing on Monday, March 3 at Berlin in Minneapolis with Bryan Nichols (piano) and Chris Bates (bass). Garau recently moved to town from North Carolina and she discussed how she’s enjoying the Twin Cities so far. She also explained her approach to making music and connecting her love of...Read More
Hannah Harder is a young saxophonist and composer from the Twin Cities who recently released her debut album as leader, The Greatest of These is Love. Harder connected with Sam Keenan from Minnesota Jazz Tracks to discuss the new record, her path to jazz, and her upcoming release show at MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul...Read More
Yellowjackets‘ bassist (and resident Australian) Dane Alderson connected with Jazz88’s Patty Peterson ahead of Yellowjackets’ performance at The Dakota, details here. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220601103829-BobMintzerYellowJacketspartialsonghalfway.mp3 Yellowjackets‘ Saxophonist (and writer, arranger) Bob Mintzer with Jazz88’s Patty Peterson ahead of Yellowjackets’ performance at The Dakota, details here. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Drummer Brian Blade talks about bringing the Life Cycles band to the Dakota to pay tribute to composer and vibist Bobby Hutcherson. Shows are Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190924120800-BrianBladeandLifeCycleshonoringBobbyHutcherson.mp3 Originally aired Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos from the Red Hot Django Peppers stopped by Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about their free show at Icehouse on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190906110037-RyanPiconeandJoseBetanzosfromRedHotDjangoPeppers.mp3 Originally aired on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The...Read More
Celebrate Summer with us at Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings, MN. Bring a lunch or items are available at the Vineyard. Sangria will be provided by Alexis Bailly. Live jazz by the Doug Little Quartet. Due to limited tickets, no cancellations or refunds. The social runs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and happens rain or shine....Read More
Connie Evingson stopped by Jazz88 to talk about singing with Moore By Four at Crooners Supper Club Thursday, July 18. In addition to Connie, Dennis Spears, Ginger Commodore and Yolande Bruce sing, with Sanford Moore on piano. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190718115550-ConnieEvingsonandMooreByFouratCrooners.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, July 17, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.Read More
Pianist Cameron Graves is bringing his trio to the Dakota Sunday, Nov. 4th at 7:00 p.m. He’ll play with bassist Max Gerl and drummer Mike Mitchell, both of whom hail from Dallas, Tex. Cameron comes from LA, where he met saxophonist Kamasi Washington, trombonist Ryan Porter and other West Coast Get Down members in high...Read More
