https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220622125710-TMSJFBGInt_04525_062522WEB.mp3 Pianist Brandon Goldberg is set to play the Jazz88 Mainstage on Saturday night (6/25) with saxophonist Marcus Strickland, trumpeter Josh Evans, bassist Ben Wolfe, and drummer Aaron Kimmel. Brandon discusses playing with these great musicians as they take the stage for the first time together, along with influential piano players and one of...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
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
Saxophonist James Carter talks about headlining the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, being a multi-instrumentalist, and his tribute show to Hamiet Bluiett on Jazz88’s Morning Show. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190617095343-JamesCarterHeadliningTwinCitiesJazzFest2019.mp3 Originally aired June 17, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Saxophonist, composer and singer Grace Kelly is a headliner tonight at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival with a show at 6:00. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190621080727-GraceKellyTCJFHeadliner2019.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, June 20, 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
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter grew up in a jazz family, active in the Twin Cities’ music scene for the majority of the 20th century. We invited him to talk with us about the roll jazz plays in his life, and to share his vision for the city of St. Paul. The State of the...Read More
The 2018 Winter Jazz Fest is set for Sunday Jan 28th at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club. The festival will run from 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm ( followed by a jazz jam session) headlined by jazz violinist Regina Carter w/Xavier Davis, legendary NOLA drummer Butch Miles and local favorites including Connie Evingson, the ACME...Read More
Don’t miss a note of the 19th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival in Lowertown St. Paul, in and around Mears Park Thursday through Saturday June 22-24. The incredible lineup includes McCoy Tyner with Joshua Redman, Terence Blanchard, Anat Cohen, Bobby Lyle, Emmet Cohen, Oskar Stenmark and many, many more. Tune in for live broadcasts from...Read More
