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When you think of Independent twin cities Bands, you have to think of Boiled in Lead. The group’s history includes Celtic Music, rock, Eastern European traditional music and of course its own ideas. Boiled in Lead …

Dean Magraw’s Red Planet, has it’s regular third-Monday of the month show at the Black Dog in Saint Paul, from 7 to 9PM. It’s a group Dean plays the …

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the odd weekend storm, the upcoming rain and the high probability of …

The Atlantis Quartet is composed of four composers: Sax player Brandon Wozniak, Chris Bates the bassist, drummer Pete Hening and guitarist Zacc Harris. The group performs at Studio Z this Saturday night, March 16. But …

Singing in front of a big band is how jazz fans best know Courtney Burton. But she’s also got a combo now, with Eric Edwalds on the piano, sax man …

Pianist/organist Bobby Lyle chats with Emily Reese on the Morning Show about his upcoming shows at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club to celebrate his 75th birthday.

The Artistic Director of Ballet Co. Laboratory stopped by the Morning Show to talk about the ballet company's new studio in St. Paul and the upcoming …

Sommelier Jill Mott joins the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the lesser-appreciated B-Sides of wine and wine regions.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo joins the Morning Show to talk about the cold start to March and the amount of snowpack found around Minnesota.

Fuzzy Math. It’s a jazz group that enjoys close passes with pop. Fuzzy Math plays in the Twin Cities, including at the Black Dog in St Paul, Fri …

The Southside Aces specializes in New Orleans music, especially New Orleans Mardi Gras. So it’s fitting that Saint Paul’s Vieuxx, Carre, a club that …

Chef Gavin Kaysen talked with Jazz88's resident foodie, Matt Gundrum, about running three successful restaurants in the Twin Cities.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joins the Jazz88 Morning Show each week to talk about Minnesota weather and climate. Today, he talked about February …

Joan Griffith directs Mac Jazz, the big band of Macalester College. The group performs 7-8 PM this Friday night March 1 at Jazz Central in …

Thursday night is Swing Dance Night at the Wabasha Street Caves in Saint Paul, and this Thursday at 7pm, the Swing Beat Big Band plays for listeners …

Sommelier Jill Mott came to Jazz88 to talk about the drinking habits of U.S. Presidents in honor of President's Day.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joined Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about the impending winter storm(s) to the Twin Cities metro, and that we're …

Brass Lassie. The name tells you it is Celtic with horns added and predominantly women. Brass Lassie plays at the Ice House in Minneapolis Sunday …

Davu Seru is a north Minneapolis composer who has been influenced by experiences in Chicago and Ghana, and it all comes out in his music. Davu leads …

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the snow, and what climate factors differentiate a winter weather advisory from a winter storm.

The Love Show has become a tradition on Valentine's Day at St. Kate's. Performer Dane Stauffer chatted with Jazz88's Emily Reese about the annual event.

Julia Hobart has a new spin on old murder ballads. She’s recomposed several and has her CD release performance with her 7-piece band Sunday night at …

Julia Hobart and 7-piece band performs at the double release party. It’ll be Julia’s CD and Marie Stier’s Art prints, at Moon Palace Books in …

The Minnesota Music Educators Association Meeting is next week, so of course there will be some great music. Southern Minnesota’s Real Jazz Band plays Thursday Feb 14, Valentines Day plays from 4:45 to 5:30 in room 205 …

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by Jazz88 to chat about the region of Beaujolais in France and the wines from the area, and an upcoming class she'll be …

Pianist Richard Johnson and his trio will play the entire 1959 "Time Out" album from Dave Brubeck at Vieux-Carre this week.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Morning Show to talk about the coming snow, last week's polar vortex and how freezing rain forms.

Yohannes Tona performs his music and poetry reflecting on his journey from Ethiopia to the United States this weekend. Yohannes is joined by …

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the dangerously cold wind chills associated with this week's polar vortex in a new weekly segment on …

Acoustic trio Sprig of That join Kevin Barnes in Jazz88's Studio 1 for performance and conversation. Sprig of That is Isabel Dammann on violin, Ilan …

Sommelier Jill Mott came to Jazz88 to talk about how to buy wine, including what questions to ask, and how to describe what you're looking to buy, and why importers matter.

The New Riverside Ramblers is a Minneapolis-based Cajun music band that has been around for decades. You can catch the band at Vieux Carré in St. …

Guitarist Tim Sparks and bassist James Buckley celebrate their 3-year partnership with a CD release event at Icehouse in Minneapolis, Thursday, …

Minnesota Orchestra is spending the week in North Minneapolis, featuring events with the full orchestra and several smaller chamber groups through …

Minneapolis-based Atlantis Quartet came to Jazz88's Studio 1 to play a few tracks and have a chat about their origins, their influences and their new …

Actors Richard Holt and Susanna Jennings from Mr. Popper's Penguins came to the Jazz88 studios to talk about the show, on now through Feb. 24th from …

Minnesota native and comedian Lizz Winstead talks about her annual Year In Review shows at the Cedar Cultural Center on New Year's Eve.

Minnesota blues legend Cornbread Harris is featured on this edition of Live From Studio 1. The 91 year-old singer and pianist talks about skipping …

Pianist Senri Oe stopped by Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about his upcoming show at MSP Airport and his 2018 album "Boys and Girls."

Kyle Rucker of Ruck B Music stopped by the Jazz88 studios to talk about the work he does for music education in the community. He brought two young musicians along for the chat on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about the New California, upcoming classes she's teaching, and the Jura and Savoie regions of France live on Jazz88's Morning Show with Emily Reese.

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove left a lasting impact when he passed earlier this season. Top Twin Cities players will honor Hargrove's legacy with a show …

This Saturday Dec 15 is the 238th straight Saturday night jazz at the Black Dog in St Paul. The Constellation Band opens at 7pm. From 8:30 onward, …

Clarinetist Evan Christopher plays at Vieux Carre to celebrate the tricentennial of New Orleans on Wednesday, Nov. 28. He stopped by Jazz88's studio to talk about the show and the city he calls home.

Author Kristal Leebrick stopped by the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about her new book, "Thank You For Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota …

Pianist Larry McDonough and guitarist Joel Shapira play the music of Bill Evans and Jim Hall live at the Black Dog in St. Paul on Thurs., Nov. 15th …

Tenor saxophonist Nelson Devereaux and his band played for us live in Jazz88's Studio 1, and then talked about his background and future as a musician.

NYC jazz denizen dazzles the Atrium crowd at Orchestra Hall, Oct. 19, 2018. Genaro Vasquez hosts.

The trio byerSelf combines jazz with poetry and visuals to create a unique musical experience, with Greg Byers on cello/bass, LA Buckner on drums/percussion and Javier Santiago on keys.

Vocalist Maud Hixson talks about her two upcoming shows; a Cole Porter-themed show at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, and a 1930s-themed show in …

Pianist Cameron Graves is bringing his trio to the Dakota Sunday, Nov. 4th at 7 p.m. He spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about the trio, the show, and his background.

French archaeologist Franck Goddio discovered two cities beneath the Mediterranean Sea in 2000, and many artifacts from the discovery are on display …

Vicky Emerson joins Kevin O'Connor on the Afternoon Cruise ahead of her new album release

This year's honorees: drummer Bob Gilbertson, trumpeter Ahmed AbdulKarim, guitarist Reuben Ristrom, and the late vocalist/keyboardist, Jimmy Bowman.

Fourteen-year-old Joey Alexander plays two shows at the Dakota Thursday, Oct. 11th at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. He spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese …

Twin Cities-based, internationally known trumpeter leads a talented quartet through a set celebrating the legacy of Miles Davis. The first in a series of recordings from the Williamsburg Room at The Lexington, St. …

Harvey Diamond, a onetime student of Lennie Tristano and standard bearer for his style of heartfelt improvisation and harmonic flexibility, talks with Travis Ryder about his legacy, philosophy and two shows in the Twin …

Composers JC Sanford and Asuka Kakitani talk about setting up the Twin Cities Jazz Composers Workshop and an upcoming gig with their big band, Inatnas, at Black Dog in Lowertown on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8:30 p.m.

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about his upcoming shows at Vieux Carre, coming up September 25 & 26 at 7 pm and 9 pm.

Cuban pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa is bringing his trio to town for a show Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. He spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about the …

Pianist Geoffrey Keezer and his trio are playing the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club this weekend with vocalist Gillian Margot. Sunday, Sept. 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Hear him talk with Jazz88's Emily Reese …

Happy Apple's bassist, Erik Fratzke, talks about the Twin Cities trio's upcoming shows at the Dakota, what he gained learning guitar and bass …

Keith Frazier is a founding member of Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans band that encourages you to dance. Frazier talked with Jazz88's Emily Reese about their upcoming shows at the Dakota.

Artistic Director of Rhythmically Speaking, Erinn Liebhard, talks about their annual show at The Southern Theater, opening Aug. 16, 2018.

The Eclectic Edge Ensemble is celebrating its 15th Anniversary with jazz dance at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis July 19-22. Dancers Brenda Nepsund …

"Bonnie Raitt meets Alabama Shakes?" True or not, Hannah von der Hoff is a unique talent. She has a show Friday 7/13 at Aster. A video and single goes out this week and she gave us an exclusive preview.

The Piano Prince of New Orleans, Davell Crawford, is playing at the Dakota Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11. He spoke with Jazz88's Emily …

Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist and percussionist Vinicius Cantuaria is performing at the Dakota Wednesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. He spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about the show and the possibility of a new …

Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about her new album, "Memphis...Yes, I'm Ready" and her upcoming show on the main stage …

The Giving Voice Chorus is for people and caregivers living with dementia. The group partnered with a composer and poet to create and present a brand-new work, something many might believe is impossible. Kris Kautzman …

Founder of Slam Academy, J. Anthony Allen, and Recruitment Specialist Tanya Lano joined the Morning Show to talk about their summer classes for musicians interested in learning about production and DJ-ing.

The 2018 Junior Iron Chef competition for Minneapolis Public Schools took place Thursday, May 10. Hear about the ways MPS is changing school lunches, …

In the old days of lumbering, much of the work was done by immigrants who brought old country music with them to the lumber camps. A duet known as …

Carmen is an original ballet by Artistic Director Zoé Emilie Henrot with music by composer Richard Erickson, adapted from the 1875 opera by French composer Georges Bizet. Zoé and Richard stopped by Jazz88 to talk about …

Brazilian pianist, singer, composer and arranger Eliane Elias will play at the Dakota Tues. May 1st with shows at 7:00 and 9:00. She spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about her new album and the upcoming performance.

Vocalist Bruce Henry leads the Atrium Jazz Ensemble through a survey of key moments in vocal music connected to the jazz experience. With Scott …

Twin Cities trio Rio Nido stopped by Jazz88 to perform during the Morning Show in advance of their show at the Dakota Friday, Apr. 27 at 7:00.

Debbie Duncan, Charmin Michelle and Dennis Spears talk about their upcoming concert, Legends Bouquet, at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis Saturday, …

A student from South High in an example of our School News feature.

Two students from Whittier Elementary in a sample of our School News feature.

Writer and co-director Marlina Gonzalez talks about her new play, Isla Tuliro, now playing at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. The play deals …

The Mississippi River Gorge through the Twin Cities and Kinnickinnic River near Afton appear on the 2018 list of America's Most Endangered Rivers from AmericanRivers.org. Olivia Dorothy is the Associate Director of the …

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stopped by Jazz88 to talk with Emily Reese about public safety, transportation and growth in the city.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stopped by Jazz88 to talk with Emily Reese about the upcoming State of Our City Summit, opening the process of …

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stopped by Jazz88 to talk with Emily Reese about his jazz upbringing and the vibrant jazz scene in the Twin Cities, …

Jearlyn Steele, of Minneapolis's Steele Family, stopped by to talk about two upcoming shows featuring the Steeles. The family sings an acoustic set …

Actor and musician, Kasano Mwanza, talks about Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's performance of Disney's "Newsies" on Jazz88.

Peter Brosius, the Artistic Director for Children's Theater Company, stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about two shows now playing at CTC.

Four Twin Cities pianists take their turn in solo sets. Chris Lomheim, Bryan Nichols, Javi Santiago, and JITA series artistic director Jeremy Walker …

Trombonist, bandleader and producer Delfeayo Marsalis talks about his upcoming shows at the Dakota with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, and his new, live album, "Kalamazoo," with Jazz88's Emily Reese.

Two members of Orange Mighty Trio stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about their upcoming show at the Cedar Cultural Center, when they'll open for …

The Associate Director of VocalEssence, G. Phillip Shoultz, talks about their upcoming show, with music inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes, a …

Connie Evingson stopped by to talk about her upcoming show in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club. She'll perform with tenorman Dave Karr, bassist Gordy Johnson and pianist Tanner Taylor. Shows are at …

Peter Schilling from the Film Society of Minneapolis Saint Paul talks about the film DJANGO, opening today at St. Anthony Main.

Super-producers with Minneapolis roots Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis visited North High School, Lewis' alma mater, Jan. 31, 2018. The duo was in town to …

With its strong emphasis on improvisation, the Silverback Trio of Minneapolis does “outside” well. But it also plays with a strong group feeling. You …

Jazz88's Janis Lane-Ewart spoke with saxophonist Wayne Shorter following Wednesday night's concert at the Panama Jazz Festival.

Jazz88's Janis Lane-Ewart interviewed pianist Danilo Perez following a concert at the Panama Jazz Festival.

Rio Nido stopped by the Jazz88 studio to perform "Tee Many Martoonis" in advance of their shows at the Dakota Dec. 27, 2017 at 7 PM and 9 PM.

Vocal group Rio Nido came to Jazz88 to chat about their two Dakota shows coming up on Dec. 27, 2017.

The Feels continues to provide local artists a positive place to perform new music and poetry at Icehouse, Wednesday, Dec. 27th. Artist Lisa Brimmer joined the Morning Show to talk about tonight's performance. Show …

Jazz88's Development Officer, Janis Lane-Ewart, talks about pianist Willie Pickens III who passed away Dec. 13, 2017.

Minnesota pianist/composer Joe Chouinard stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk with Emily Reese about his new Christmas piano album.

Japanese pop sensation turned jazz musician, Senri Oe, is back in Minneapolis for two shows on Tuesday, Nov. 28th at MSP International Airport, and …

The executive director of the Leigh Kamman Legacy Project stopped by Jazz88 to talk about a concert and fundraiser taking place Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:00 PM at the Dakota Jazz Club. Performers include Karin Allyson and …

Singer and entertainer T. Mychael Rambo stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about MN Voices United, a concert to benefit the hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Florida and Texas. The …

Cuban-born, Minneapolis-based pianist Nachito Herrera will showcase the music of George Gershwin and Ernesto Lecuona at the Dakota Friday, Nov. 17 at …

Jazz88's Kevin Barnes is celebrating String Theory's 20th anniversary with a show at the Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4 PM - 6 PM. He chatted with Jazz88's Emily Reese about the celebration.

Pianist and composer Larry McDonough worked with the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights to bring "Bill Evans: Time Remembered - The Life and Music …

Eric Sayre, band director from South High School, talks about this weekend's JAM Fest with high school students from around Minneapolis Public …

Beginning Monday, Oct. 30, Jazz88 will broadcast a series of 2-minute features highlighting the stories of Minnesota's Vietnam Veterans. Producer Kevyn Burger joined the Morning Show to talk about her project.

The Atrium Jazz Ensemble explores the interaction of these ancient instruments in the jazz idiom. One hour of material from the Oct. 13, 2017 …

Director Taous Claire Khazem talks about "Birds Sing Differently Here". Based on the true stories of 12 Iraqi-Minnesotan refugees and immigrants, "Birds Sing Differently Here" weaves together stories of sweetness, …

Fifteen-year-old Isaiah Bischoff is the youngest filmmaker featured at the Twin Cities Film Festival. His film, "All in the Circle," explores how a …

Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about his upcoming shows at Crooner's Lounge and the Ordway with the JazzMN Orchestra and …

Pavel Jany is known as one of the Twin Cities’ leading jazz guitarists. His most recent recorded project is called Acoustic Condition. On the CD and in performance the jazz Pavel plays relates to many musical …

Mumblin’ Drew is a local guy who discovered folk music, and followed the interest. His playing is based on classic performances of American folk …

Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University, Brian Pertl, talks about the Lawrence Faculty Jazz Quartet show at the Dakota on Tuesday, …

Velvet Caravan from Savannah, Georgia was in town to shake things up at Vieux Carre Wednesday. They also performed in Studio C.

Celtic tradition goes back literally centuries, and well over 100 years in our town. But if you think there’s nothing new under the sun when it comes to Celtic, guess again. Local flautist, piper and concertinist Laura …

Charanga Tropical is led by Twin Cities sax and flute player, Doug Little. Doug began studying Cuban music in 2002, and founded Charanga Tropical in 2006. A charanga band brings together voice, flute, strings, …

Master storyteller Nothando Zulu talks about the 26th Annual Black Master Storytelling Festival, "Signifyin' and Testifyin'" starting Thursday, Sept. …

Miskwa-Mukwa Desjarlait, Youth Council Coordinator for the Indian Education Program at Minneapolis Public Schools, talks about the first annual …

Minneapolis-based septet The Poor Nobodys plays music for Charlie Chaplin's silent film "The Immigrant" at the Jazz88 studios in advance of their …

Director and Founder of Trylon Cinema talks about their new expansion, and the special events planned for this weekend's grand re-opening.

New Orleans clarinetist Evan Christopher plays a show in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 PM.

Roots musician extraordinaire chats with Bluesville's Kevin Barnes about his recent blues-oriented disc on the occasion of his August 2017 appearance in the Twin Cities.

Charmin Michelle talks about her upcoming Billie Holiday tribute show at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club on Sept. 11, 2017

Makana talks about the tradition of Hawaiian slack-key guitar and his upcoming show at the Dakota on Sept. 11, 2017

Frank Boyd, who wrote and stars in The Holler Sessions, talks with Jazz88's Emily Reese. Staged as a live radio show, The Holler Sessions centers on …

Douglas Stewart, producing artistic director of The Matchbox Theater, stopped by the Jazz88 studio to talk about their new space, the classes they offer, and their upcoming shows.

In studio performance/interview with Paris Chansons

Tiempo Libre Bohemia plays "Como Fue" in the Jazz 88 studio.

Tiempo Libre Bohemia plays "Mambo influenciado" live at the Jazz 88 studio.

Tiempo Libre stopped by the Jazz 88 studios to talk about their side project, a quartet called Bohemia, and their upcoming show at the Dakota.

Vicki Emerson Wallace and Sarah Morris talk and perform live.

The final Lead Lead sheet with Maryann Sullivan

The 12th FLOW North Side Art Crawl is July 27 through 29 on and around West Broadway and Plymouth Avenues. Dudley Voigt is a co-creator and artistic …

Swedish trumpeter Oskar Stenmark talks about his first visit and performance at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival.

Emily speaks with Pam McCreary and Patty Lammers, coordinators in St. Paul, about National Night Out.

Founder and director of the Eclectic Edge Ensemble, Karis Sloss, talks about the group's upcoming jazz dance retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

2017's Legends include Carei Thomas (piano), Steve Blons (guitar), Dean Brewington (sax), George Avaloz (drums/vocals), Kenny Horst (drums), Carole …

A rare triple-threat vocalist-composer-arranger, Carmen Lundy visits with Michele Jansen at the Jazz88 studios in advance of her first Twin Cities performance. She's touring in support of her latest album, 'Code Noir.'

Vocalist Maud Hixson talks about her upcoming Cole Porter show at Crooners Lounge & Supperclub

Andrea chats with Pianist Mary Louise Knutson re. women in jazz.

Andrea Canter examines this week's top jazz dates, and visits with Kevin Welch of Boom Island Brewing, and Jesse Simon, who will be booking jazz there on Saturdays.

WTF Is a five piece band from Minneapolis with Jazz and indie rock influences and stylings.

They just launched a kickstarter campaign to help release …

Bobb Fantauzzo, playing Native style flute, led a stellar group in the third “A Weaving of Traditions” concert at the Minnesota History Center in April 2017. "A Weaving of Traditions" honors jazz musicians with Native …

Pianist Senri Oe is a Grammy award winning pop artist from Japan who traded it all in to move to New York and study jazz. He stopped by the KBEM studios in advance of his show at Hamline University's Sundin Music Hall …

Pianist Senri Oe was a big pop star in Japan when he traded it all in to move to New York and study jazz. He stopped by the studio for a chat with Emily Reese and to play a song.

Pianist Kenny Werner talks about his upcoming show with the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota and explains what Third Stream music is.

This concert presents the foundations of jazz: swing, blues, communal good feeling and deep commitment to shared musical inspiration, using the music …

Minnesota guitarist Sam Miltich talks about his upcoming show at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club. The show is a tribute to Lester Young. Miltich will be joined by local artists Dave Karr on tenor saxophone, Chris Bates …

Minnesota guitarist Sam Miltich talks about his upcoming show at Crooners Lounge and Supper Club. The show is a tribute to Lester Young. Miltich will be joined by local artists Dave Karr on tenor saxophone, Chris Bates …

Pianist Marcus Roberts spoke with Emily Reese about his show at the Dakota May, 2017.

Craig Collins is the author of Midair: An Epic Tale of Survival and a Mission That Might Have Ended the Vietnam War. The book chronicles the story of …

Trumpeter Randy Brecker played Crooners May 3-4. Emily Reese spoke with him about the upcoming show.

This year's edition of our concert and radio show honors Minnesota Jazz Legends Clyde Anderson, Dick Bortolussi, Tom Tipton, Jimmy Hamilton, Nancy …

This two hour program features live performances, interviews, and recordings of the 2015 Jazz Legends, including Cornbread Harris, Irv Williams, Les Fields, Doris Hines, Russ Moore, Cliff Brunzell, and Jeanne Arland …