Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Dayna Martinez, the Executive Director of the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival to get a preview of the headlining acts. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with this live-music event honoring some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends, hosted by Jazz88 host and award-winning vocalist Patty Peterson. In partnership with Jazz88, the Minnesota History Center, and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Patty Peterson presents Minnesota Jazz Legends—an event recognizing the pioneers of the Twin Cities jazz scene...Read More
This archived interview is with Jazz88’s Patty Peterson and legendary Saxophonist, the late David Sanborn, when he and his jazz quintet were appearing at the Dakota Jazz Club in October of 2018. David opened up about his influences, his start in the business and the conversations he always looks for when performing with his...Read More
On May 12th, 2024, the world lost a saxophone legend: Mr. David Sanborn. David was a key leader in the development of the sound of contemporary jazz. Throughout his career, he won 6 Grammy® Awards, released nearly 30 albums, 8 of which went gold and 1 went platinum. He hosted at least 2 talk shows...Read More
Tune in Labor Day Monday at 10 a.m. for the two-hour radio special honoring some of the most notable pioneers of our jazz scene. Sourced from personal interviews as well as the concert celebration this spring, Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders 2021 will honor Legends Art Resnick, Donald Washington, Kenny Horst, Carole Martin, Ron Seaman,...Read More
Bassist Billy Peterson plays a set of duo shows with Andrew Walesch on Thursday and Friday, and then Billy is joined by his family for a show on Sunday. The Peterson Family show was rained out and rescheduled for July 19. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200625075932-BillyPetersonatCrooners.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 25, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese....Read More
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends, hosted by Patty Peterson in an intimate afternoon of live music and inspiring stories. Presented by Jazz88, this special concert will be held at the Minnesota History Center on Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 ages 5-17, MNHS members...Read More
Join Patty Peterson in honoring our jazz pioneers. The broadcast of the Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders concert, recorded live at the Minnesota History Center in April is now available on demand. Patty reminisces with several Twin Cities jazz legends who have achieved local and national acclaim: Bob Gilbertson on drums, Ahmed AbdulKarim on trumpet...Read More
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends, hosted by Patty Peterson (award winning vocalist and KBEM Radio host) in an intimate afternoon of live music and inspiring stories. Presented by Jazz88, this special concert will be held at the Minnesota History Center on Sunday, April 22, 2018, 2:00-3:30pm. Tickets are...Read More
Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum’s 6th Annual A Gospel According To Jazz Christmas concert tour, featuring South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler along with special guests John Stoddart, Sheléa, and Kevin Whalum is coming up this Sunday, December 17th , 6 p.m. at Bethel University’s Benson Great Hall. Info Tune in Kirk’s visit with Patty Peterson during The Playroom this Sunday at 4 p.m. More Posts...Read More
