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Vocalist Leslie Vincent talks about her Monday night show at Crooners and her new album.

Markie Gohman, from Lutheran Social Service's Behavioral Health talks about coping with grief and loss.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about seeing The Wizard of Oz in technicolor at the Heights Theater and Ealing comedies playing at the Trylon.

Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff, talks about returning to distance learning in the fall.

Peter Zelles, a clinical psychologist in St. Paul, talks about coping during the pandemic.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the continuation of the documentary about John Lewis, called "Good Trouble".

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son has some recommendations for summer wines.

Julie Praska-Moser is a regional manager with Caregiver Respite from Lutheran Social Service. She talks about pandemic fatigue.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about unseasonably cool weather and the improvement around the state of drought conditions.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about their series of community viewings and conversations called "We The People" and Craig updates what's coming and going from the virtual cinema.

Children’s Theatre Company presents the virtual premiere of A Kids Play About Racism, a theatrical adaptation of Jelani Memory’s A Kids Book About Racism. Emily talks with the CTC's Artistic Director, Peter Brosius.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about "mega-rain" events like the one that hit southern Minnesota on July 25, 2020.

Kathy Lahr is a parenting specialist from Lutheran Social Service who is going to share how parents are doing these days and what parents can do to …

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming series of Martin Scorsese films showing at Trylon Cinema and Heights Theater.

Eric Moore is a Senior Officer of Accountability, Research and Equity at Minneapolis Public Schools.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about Virtual Cinema, Cine Latino and the ongoing French film festival.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about the delightful cocktail known as the Piña Colada.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how to look for veering and backing winds in the sky to forecast the weather.

Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts talks about reopening the museum with COVID-19 prevention measures in place.

Shannon Doyle from Lutheran Social Service of MN talks about various financial scams that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karen DeVet is a Senior Operations Officer with Minneapolis Public Schools, and she talks about some of the options and challenges for returning to …

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about the offerings on their virtual cinema.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how clouds get to the point of saturation.

The website Music in Minnesota has launched a fundraiser for iconic music venues around the state that have been shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Writer and photographer Tom Smouse talks about the fundraiser.

Sarah Northrup from the LSS Training and Education Center talks about job searching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the films showing at the Trylon Cinema in Longfellow and the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights starting …

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about transportation and returning to school in the fall.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about what's showing on their virtual cinema.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about three white wines that can help you beat the heat this summer.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives a recap of the weather in June and talks about the National Weather Service's proposed changes to the language …

April Sanderson from Lutheran Social Service of MN gives helpful tax advice and reminds us that the deadline is July 15, 2020.

Jordan McNiven teaches 4th grade at Hiawatha Academies. He was named one of the nation's top inspiring teachers and received the National University System-Sanford Teacher Award and $10,000.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead and what "heat index" means.

Ashley Nitzkorski is a dietician for the Culinary and Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about providing meals for students …

The 2020 Census deadline is approaching. Erin Sutton is Senior Director of Advocacy with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and she talks about the importance of filling out your census form.

Bassist Billy Peterson plays a set of duo shows with Andrew Walesch this week and then Billy is joined by his family for a show on Sunday.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films coming and going from their virtual cinema, and what's showing free as part of the community screenings and conversations.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about wines with personality on the Morning Show.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead this week and he explains the summer solstice.

Kim Dettmer, is the senior director of Disaster Services and Camp Noah at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about how LSS helps families in need.

Guitarist Scott Keever talks about the solo show he'll perform (stream) Saturday, June 20 and staying creative during the pandemic.

G. Phillip Shoultz III, VocalEssence Associate Conductor, talks about Sunday's event with songs that honor fathers and the father figures in all our …

Julie Schultz Brown is executive director of communications and marketing at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about the different ways school …

Guitarist Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars are playing at Crooners tonight.

Craig Rice from MSP FIlm talks about what's coming and going from the virtual screen, and which films are screening to the community for free.

Jearlyn Steele performs tonight at Crooners Supper Club.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about hot and humid weather heading to Minnesota, and how a tropical depression ended up in the state for the …

Vocalist Lucia Newell will sing a show at Crooners Supper Club Tuesday night. She'll be joined by Joan Griffith (guitar, mandolin, bass, etc) and …

Alissa Dott at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota leads the Host Homes effort for people with disabilities statewide and they are seeking Host Home families.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about Spike Lee and his new film opening today, Da 5 Bloods.

Minneapolis Kids from Minneapolis Public Schools provides in-person child care for children entering 1st - 7th grades in the fall. Amy Frey, program …

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films showing in free community screenings with scheduled online discussions.

Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son, talks about why Kölsch is a perfect choice for a summer beer.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how Tropical Storm Cristobal will affect the Upper Midwest.

Johan Madrigal Torres, financial counselor and program coordinator with LSS Financial Counseling, will let you know how Lutheran Social Service can help you achieve your home ownership goals.

Duo Charmin Michelle and Joel Shapira have been performing together for more than 20 years. The vocalist and guitarist just released their newest album, Butterfly Wings, which you can order on Joel's website.

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about food distribution, wrapping up the school year, summer school and mental health …

Singers Ginger Commodore and Jesse Larson perform tonight at Crooners' Drive-In Series. Ginger talks about the show and more.

The MSP Film Society's Craig Rice talks about films to watch right now.

Dan Newton talks about the upcoming show from Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Crooners' Drive-In Series.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the possibility for severe weather and gives a recap of May's weather.

Singer Joyann Parker performs two shows Monday, June 1st as Crooners Supper Club starts its drive-in concert series. Her 7:00 show will be broadcast live on Jazz88.

Melinda Stapley is the Minneapolis Public Schools coordinator for summer programs. She talks about what summer school will look like.

Author Julie Jo Severson talks about her new book, Secret Twin Cities, available now.

Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son, talks about wines from Slovenia and a new seasonal beer from Bent Paddle.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives an overview of the week ahead, talks about drought conditions in the northern half of Minnesota, and what he …

Andy Qualy is program director with LSS CORE Veterans Program. He talks about how the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with LSS to help members of the military transition back into civilian life …

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about graduation ceremonies, how summer school will proceed, meal distribution and the …

AchieveMpls President and CEO Danielle Grant talks about how the organization has pivoted to help students from a distance with college and career …

Peter Schilling shares a birthday this weekend with four individuals attached to the film industry. He shares recommendations of films by, for and about these individuals.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about this week's international film festival: MSPIFF 39 Redefined.

Stephen Rueff is the Chair of Arts Entrepreneurship at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He talks about his current project, Irrepressible …

Patty Peterson who hosts "The Playroom" on Sunday afternoons interviewed Twin Cities Saxman, Walter Chancellor Jr. on his newest release "Steppin' Out".

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about several inches of rain, fire danger and the first named storm of the hurricane season.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is delivering hot and frozen meals to older Minnesotans for decades. Kristin Schurrer is statewide senior …

Patty Peterson interviews Sinne Eeg via zoom about her newest recording with the Danish Radio Big Band, called "We've Just Begun".

Dr. Anne Gearity is a consultant with Minneapolis Public Schools, and works with schools to help students and staff work through unique needs, mental …

Bassist and singer Barb Byrnstad from the band Turn Turn Turn talks about their new album.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about how you can participate in and watch films during the 39th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son has suggestions for wines to pair with spicy food.

Heather Kamia is a program director with Metro Youth and Family Services from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about resources for parents during the pandemic.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about how graduation will proceed and current plans for summer school.

The 39th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival will be online next week, as Peter Schilling explains.

Guitarist Zacc Harris, bassist Chris Bates, drummer JT Bates and pianist Bryan Nichols will each perform a solo set Friday night starting at 7:00 on …

Textiles artist Lauren Oland talks about her work, Mezamé Designs.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead for the week and some of his favorite weather apps.

Jodi Raidt is the statewide program manager for foster care with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about the ongoing need for families to foster children.

Associate Superintendent of High Schools with Minneapolis Public Schools, Dr. Shawn Harris-Berry, talks about how the district will manage grading …

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the online film offerings and the redesigned MSPIFF.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about the delicious wine and artistic labels of Jolie Laide Wines.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives a peak at the forecast and talks about sun showers and sky-spotters.

Kelly Wolf from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about youth homelessness.

We check in with Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff.

It's the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. MCAD's Stephen Rueff talks about the importance of the day, and how to celebrate all week long.

Craig Hedberg from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health gives us an update on the coronavirus.

Photographer Chellie Bock talks about her unique photography.

Lisa McCann from the St. Paul Art Collective talks about this weekend's virtual Spring Art Crawl.

Artist Susan Hensel talks about her work and how the Minnesota State Fair changed her art.

Nicole Bauer is the senior director of Caregiver and Companion Services with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about National Volunteer …

Pianist Larry McDonough shares five tracks that he finds peaceful.

Derek Francis is Manager of Counseling Services with Minneapolis Public Schools. He talks about how to help students cope with canceled proms and …

Todd Laabs explains how Tide Cleaners is offering free laundry services for first responders and their family.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society gives an update on what's available for streaming on their website.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about bargain reds for the chillier-than-normal weather.

Dr. Jim Bell, astronomer and professor at Arizona State University, has a new book celebrating 30 years of discovery from the Hubble Space Telescope.

Minneapolis sculptor Kim Matthews talks about her art.

Shannon Doyle is a Program Manager with LSS Financial Counseling. She talks about how to manage student loan debt.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about what movies other film buffs are watching while observing the stay-at-home order.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about how the first week of distance learning has gone.

Stephen Rueff from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design talks about the sites he's created for artists to share their work called Irrepressible …

Dr. Patrick Porter talks about how to reduce stress and anxiety, and his app called BrainTap.

Jennifer Cadwell-Vaughan is the Manager of Teacher Education and Curriculum Development with the Minnesota Historical Society. She talks about the …

St. Paul artist Heather Friedli is an award-winning artist known for her work based off of the land and her heritage.

Tara Giese is the director for the Caregiver Support and Respite Program at Lutheran Social Service. She talks about the services available for people who care for others.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about launching distance learning, and some of the services the district is providing while school buildings are …

Prof. Craig Hedberg from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health talks about the stay-at-home order, the antibody test announced by the …

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films you can stream from their website that would otherwise be in theaters.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about the history and art of the gin and tonic.

Associate Conductor of VocalEssence, G. Phillip Shoultz, III talks about his daily live stream called Take Five with GPS, and the other ways the Twin …

We check in with state climatologist Luigi Romolo.

St. Paul artist Carly Swenson talks about her process and her art.

Minneapolis-based film director Phil Harder talks about his new release "Tuscaloosa" shot in the state of Minnesota and now streaming.

Cherrish Holland from Lutheran Social Service Financial Counseling talks about ways to manage funds during the pandemic.

St. Paul artist MaryBeth Garrigan talks about what paintings she's working on while staying close to home.

We can't visit theaters right now, but we can stream great movies. Peter Schilling has some suggestions.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about distance learning, and providing child care and meals while schools are closed during the pandemic.

Jeff Radford from Hennepin County Library talks about the streaming service for Minnesota musicians called MNspin.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the cloudy week ahead and what his workday looks like as he works from home.

On the Morning Show, I interview local musicians weekly. We can't talk about gigs right now, but we can still talk about music. I interviewed singer Connie Evingson about some of her favorite music to listen to for …

Joy McElroy talks about ways to keep youth safe online.

Jill Mott talks about the porrón, a device used to safely share wine.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo joins us to talk about the weather and climate.

Professor Craig Hedberg from the U of M's School of Public Health talks with us about preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Trevor Johnson is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. He has helpful tips for managing stress and …

Prof. Stephen Rueff from MCAD talks about a screening of "Dinkytown Uprising", a documentary about a protest to prevent construction of an unwanted hamburger joint in the neighborhood in 1970.

Peter Schilling talks about the "Next Wave" program at the MSP Film Society that helps young students learn about film-making, critiquing and other aspects of the world of film.

Drummer and composer Chris Hepola stopped by the Morning Show to talk about his curated show at Moon Palace Books on Friday, March 13.

Two representatives from St. Thomas University are looking to give nearly $100k in grant money to people of color who want to be teachers and they …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about more seasonable temperatures and spring flooding in southern Minnesota.

LSS Training and Education Center director Sarah Northrup talks about resources to help you find a new job or career on the Morning Show.

Guitarist Tom Lieberman from Rio Nido talks about the trio's upcoming gig at Crooners this weekend.

Saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair is playing two shows at the Dakota Friday night with her band.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from theaters around the Metro.

Sommelier Jill Mott has wine recommendations for the coming Spring season, and talks about why it's helpful to know about importers.

French vocalist Cyrille Aimée talks about her upcoming gig at the Dakota on the Morning Show.

Pianist Jeremy Walker talks about his upcoming Dakota gig on the Morning Show.

Guitarists Scott Keever and Elgin Foster and vocalist Melanie Breza stopped by Jazz88 to talk about their upcoming gig and to do a live tune.

Cherrish Holland from LSS Financial Counseling talks about how to manage credit card debt on Monday's "Daily Living" feature.

Pianist Nachito Herrera and violinist Karen Briggs team up for two shows back by popular demand tonight at 7 and 9 at the Dakota.

AchieveMpls is holding mock interviews for students. College & Career Center manager Tiffany Enriquez talks about how you can help prepare …

Laci Gagliano has an update on some great outdoor events in and near the Twin Cities Metro.

Stephen Rueff pays tribute to pianist Peter Schimke who passed away earlier this week.

TaikoArts Midwest has a special concert at the Ordway Saturday night featuring female taiko drummers from around the world.

The new principal at North Community High School, where our KBEM studios are located, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about the school.

Vocalist/saxophonist Curtis Stigers will do a show at the Dakota Thursday, Feb 27 at 7:00 pm.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the mild weather and its potential to lessen the threat of spring flooding, and the "Cold and Snow …

Rob Anderson, Transportation Manager for Minneapolis Public Schools, stops by the Morning Show to talk about the festivities surrounding Bus Driver …

Singer Lucia Newell sings Carnaval! A Night in Brazil, Tuesday night at Crooners Supper Club with Clea Galhano on recorder, Joan Griffith on guitar and Gordy Johnson on the bass.

Creative Director Ashley Selmer came to the Morning Show to talk about SHAPESHIFT'S upcoming performances at the O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine …

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from a screen near you.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about a producer called La Distesa from the calf of Italy's boot, and the International Txotx Festival being celebrated at Bar Brava.

Peter Schilling stops by to talk about the upcoming Italian Film Festival and events.

Professor Stephen Rueff chairs the Arts Entrepreneurship department at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. This week, he talks about several …

Musician Prudence Johnson talks to the Morning Show about Kevin Kling's The Love Show: Skyway to Heaven.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the snowfall Minnesota received over the weekend, and the dangerously cold temperatures coming overnight …

Joe Haus, president of the Minnesota Guitar Society, talks about an upcoming concert featuring Spanish classical guitarist Andrea González Caballero at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Pianist Laura Caviani plays the music of Thelonious Monk in St. Paul at Studio Z in Lowertown, along with bassist Chris Bates and drummer Dave …

Actor Kory LaQuess Pullam talks about the Children's Theatre Company's new production of Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, on stage through March 1, …

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films Little Women, Parasite and Harriet. Also, more details on the curation process for the upcoming MSP International Film Festival.

Hear about the upcoming Juried Members Show presented by the St. Paul Art Collective in Lowertown.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about delicious wines from the state of.... Maryland.

Guitarist Zacc Harris from Atlantis Quartet talks about the group's upcoming gig at the Dakota, and how the quartet got it's signature sound.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the gloomiest January we've had on record for decades on the Morning Show, and the possibility for quite …

Pianist (and more) Dan Chouinard talks about his upcoming Oscar Sing-Along of Academy Award-winning Best Songs at Crooners Supper Club.

Local band Brasszilla has a show at Palmer's on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Trumpeter Bob DeBoer talks about the band and their music. And how great Palmer's is.

Sue Scott does a live podcast with guests at Crooners Supper Club.

Pianist Nachito Herrera talks about his upcoming gig playing love songs at Crooners Supper Club.

Guitarist Sam Miltich talks about his upcoming Crooners gig playing the music of George Gershwin on Jazz88's Morning Show.

The Larry McDonough Sextet plays Miles Davis's Kind of Blue tonight at the Dakota. Larry talks with the Morning Show about the album and the players on it.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the persistent clouds above the Twin Cities.

Brazilian musician Badi Assad brings her unique style of performance to Crooners on Tuesday, Jan. 28. She called into the Morning Show to talk about the show.

National School Choice Week is this week, hear about some events around the Metro.

Peter Schilling talks about Hollywood's Poverty Row and an upcoming Film Noir series at the Heights Theater called "Cheap, Mean & Deadly"

Sommelier Jill Mott came to the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about a German wine producer called Enderle & Moll, and about some tasty ribs at Bar …

Vocalist Dennis Spears stopped by Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about this weekend's Northside Celebration, featuring concerts at Ordway Concert Hall …

Linda Mae Baker organizes the Saintly City Cat Club's Annual Championship and Household Pet Cat Show. She called into the Morning Show to talk about …

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from theaters in the metro, and talks about the lengthy process for selecting films for April's International Film Festival.

Step Up from AchieveMpls is recruiting students and employers for internships in summer 2020. Program Manager of Step Up, Erin Martin, stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the process.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the warm week ahead for the Twin Cities, and some of his most memorable weather moments.

Arts Entrepreneurship professor Stephen Rueff from MCAD talks to Jazz88's Morning Show about opportunities to see visual art around the metro.

Events reporter Laci Gagliano visits Jazz88's Morning Show to discuss some educational State Parks events coming up in and around the Twin Cities, as well as some indoor fun including the Saintly City Cat Show during …

Delvon Lamarr talks to Jazz88's Morning Show about his Trio's upcoming gig at the Dakota on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020.

Saxophonist Ben Wendel talks about an upcoming show with his band Kneebody at the Dakota on Jan. 22, 2020.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo called into Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about the winter storm that has the Metro in its sights for this weekend.

The members of the Orange Mighty Trio stopped by Jazz88 to talk about their upcoming show at the Cedar called Folk, Fiddle & Friends.

Ben Gateño from the MN Guitar Society talks about curating the program for this weekend's Acoustic Guitarathon at Sundin Hall on the Hamline campus.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the International Film Festival (right around the corner in April!) and Next Wave, a program to get …

Drummer Kenne Thomas talks about his new album "Woodlawn" with his band Lifeforce on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about some of the lesser-known grape varietals that make for delicious wines.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about this week's weather, and next week's possibility of significant snow and dangerously cold temperatures …

Vocalists Arne Fogel and Jennifer Eckes talk about their upcoming show at the Hastings Art Center, "Fred Astaire At the Movies"

Vocalist Elaine Dame is coming back to Minneapolis to do an Ellington/Strayhorn show at Crooners Supper Club in the Dunsmore Room on Saturday, Jan. 4.

Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is playing two shows at Crooners on Monday, Jan. 6th.

Pianist Jon Weber talks about his shows coming up at Crooners Supper Club next week including solo shows and duo shows.

Pianist and harmonica player Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien play together this weekend at Crooners Supper Club. Corky called into the Morning Show to talk about the gigs.

Students can now apply for summer internships through the Step-Up program with the city of Minneapolis. Program Manager Theresa Angelopoulos stopped …

Dave King, drummer and founding member of The Bad Plus talks about their upcoming holiday residency at the Dakota.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives a recap of 2019's weather and talks about the unseasonably warm Christmas weather.

Singer/songwriter Paul Metsa celebrates forty years of gigging in the Twin Cities at the Parkway Theater tonight at 7:00.

Singer Peg Carrothers is doing a show in the beautiful Dunsmore Room at Crooners Supper Club Thursday, Dec. 26 at 6.

Peter Schilling talks about the black-and-white Christmas noir film "Blast of Silence" playing at the Heights Theater Sunday evening.

KBEM's new station manager, Dan Larkin, stopped by the Morning Show to talk about his new role at Jazz88.

Stephen Rueff teaches arts entrepreneurship at MCAD and also curates a large collection of toys. He talks about how heroes and sheroes from comics …

Laci Gagliano talks about some great outdoor and indoor activities to keep you busier during the holiday season.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from screens.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about orange wine, an uncharacteristic Merlot, an uncharacteristic Chardonnay, and a new shipment from winemaker Esmerelda García.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the upcoming December thaw and the probability of a white Christmas in the Metro.

The founders of Amalli Talli, a clothing line for tall women, talk about creating choices for tall women on the Morning Show.

Pianist Larry McDonough stopped by the Morning Show to talk about his upcoming show called "Festivus and Other Twisted Holidays"

Singer/songwriter Mankwe Ndosi is presenting a series of concerts called Great Black Music Mondays at Icehouse in December.

Vocalist Marilyn Maye will sing four shows in two days at Crooners Supper Club beginning Sunday.

Sommelier Jill Mott has some suggestions for festive holiday wines that won't break the bank on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Laci Gagliano stops by to talk about the wintry events at the State Parks in and near the Metro coming up.

Vocalist David Geist from the Twin Cities-based vocal ensemble Cantus talks about the upcoming series of concerts around the metro, "Christmas with Cantus" on the Morning Show on Jazz88.

Vocalist Connie Evingson has a busy month, starting with a show Thursday night at Nord Social Hall in Uptown.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about this winter's first polar vortex and reminds us how sun dogs form.

Blues pianist Tom Hunter and Nashville guitarist Frank Johns meet up for a holiday show at Crooners this weekend.

Pianist Geoffrey Keezer plays two shows at Crooners Supper Club on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from screens around the Metro.

Stephen Rueff from MCAD and Becky Rice from Metro Blooms talk about students helping raise awareness about available grants for planting …

Sommelier Jill Mott suggests a couple of wines and a new bar for Thanksgiving on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Award-winning flutist and penny whistler Joanie Madden from the Irish band Cherish the Ladies talks about their upcoming show at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the November snowfall for the metro area and the calm week ahead.

Vocalist Katie McMahon's Celtic Christmas is this Friday at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Kate's. Katie called into the Morning Show to talk about the upcoming program.

Ashley Musana from AchieveMpls stopped by Jazz88 to talk about upcoming career events for high school students in the metro area.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the Winter Storm heading to central and southern Minnesota tonight.

Singer Mick Sterling performs An Andy & Bing Christmas with singer (and Super Bowl Champion) Ben Utecht. Sterling's 30 Days Foundation presents Sunday's concert free.

Singer/songwriter Nancy Harms talks about her new album "She" and her upcoming show at Crooners.

Heather Masse called into the Morning Show to talk about her new album with pianist Jed Wilson and the upcoming Prairie Home Christmas Show.

Natania & Ticket to Brasil will celebrate their CD release with a party at Icehouse Sunday, Nov. 24 at 6. Guitarist and composer Pavel Jany stopped by the Morning Show.

Christian McCleary from the St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium, Trey Edwards and DJ Brooks talk about the Rites of Passage Pathway and the …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about CoCoRaHS, the nationwide network of volunteers who collect and measure precipitation.

Davina Lozier from Davina and the Vagabonds talks about their upcoming three-night stand at Crooners.

Harry Chalmiers from the St. Paul Conservatory came to Jazz88 to talk about the upcoming faculty concert at the St. Paul Conservatory on Thursday, …

Sixteen-year-old Sophia Kickhofel stopped by Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about her upcoming gig at Crooners in the Dunsmore Room.

Guitarist, vocalist and composer "Radio Joe" Demko has his CD release party with his band the Jazzbos on Monday, Nov. 18 at Mancini's in St. Paul.

A free Kinship Caregiver Conference is available this Saturday for grandparents or other extended family taking care of children. Janet Salo from Lutheran Social Service talks about the event.

Vocal quartet Moore by Four performs the Main Stage at Crooners Supper Club Monday, Nov. 18.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from screens soon on Jazz88's Morning Show.

There are a lot of California wines to choose from and Jill Mott has some suggestions on where to start.

Mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski talks about her upcoming show with pianist Jeremy Walker, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer JT Bates at the Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 17.

Choral conductor, composer and all-around legend Dr. André Thomas conducts the Midwest premiere of his Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy with VocalEssence

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the unseasonably cold temperatures and tomorrow's snow forecast on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Retired U of MN professor Dr. John Wright was integral to the University adopting an African Studies program and played a powerful role during the …

Dancer Erinn Liebhard and trumpeter Bob DeBoer talk about their upcoming show at Icehouse on Sunday, Nov. 3.

The Ebony, Ivory & Spruce Trio stopped by the Morning Show to talk about blending classical and jazz, and their upcoming performance in White Bear Lake on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Guitarist, composer and producer Pavel Jany stopped by Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about an upcoming gig with Natania and Ticket to Brasil at the Dakota on Nov. 3.

Bobby Vandell sings Merle Haggard songs on the Main Stage at Crooners Supper Club on Friday, Oct. 25.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives Jazz88 an update on fall weather on the Morning Show.

Artistic Director David Lefkowich from Out of the Box Opera talks about this weekend's upcoming Diva Cage Match: Tag Team Duets on Jazz88's Morning Show.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about our wet year and the road ahead.

Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis brings his Uptown Jazz Orchestra to Crooners Supper Club Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Vocalist Karrin Allyson has a show at the Dakota Sunday night at 7. She called into the Morning Show to chat about the performance.

Bassist Chris Bates, guitarist Dean Magraw and drummer Jay Epstein are in a group together called Red Planet along with pianist Bill Carrothers. They play Crooners Monday night.

The fall installment of the St. Paul Art Crawl starts tomorrow night! Linda Snouffer from the Art Crawl's Planning Committee stopped by to talk about …

Pianist Jeremy Walker, sax-man Brandon Wozniak, bassist Graydon Peterson and drummer Kevin Washington play music from two of John Coltrane's beloved …

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo called in to talk about our record-breaking wet weather and this weekend's impending snowfall.

Pianist Laura Caviani celebrates the birthday of Thelonious Monk with her trio tonight at Crooners Supper Club. She called the Morning Show to talk about it.

Dan Newton's Cafe Accordion Orchestra plays "Midnight in Paris" at Crooners Supper Club Tuesday, Oct. 8th.

Bibi and Bichu Tesfamariam are jugglers who created Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams. It's a show they've toured with all around the world. They stopped by the Morning Show to talk about their performances with the …

Paul Scholtz is a tenor and member of the Artistic Council for Cantus, an all-male vocal ensemble based in the Twin Cities. He talks about their …

David Shay is an influenza expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He called the Morning Show to talk about this winter's …

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from screens near you.

Sommelier Jill Mott gives suggestions for what to drink this fall.

Joe Haus stopped by the Morning Show to talk about an upcoming performance by the Levante Guitar Duo, presented by the Minnesota Guitar Society.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about our unseasonably warm weather and continues the conversation about forecasting weather by observing …

Drummer Brian Blade talks about bringing the Life Cycles band to the Dakota to pay tribute to composer and vibist Bobby Hutcherson.

Director Shalee Coleman stopped by the Morning Show to talk about "Friends With Guns" now playing at Off Leash Art Box.

Producer and director Judy Cooper Lyle co-wrote EARTHA! Une petite histoire de Eartha Kitt. She stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the show.

Soul blues singer and guitarist Johnny Rawls talks about his upcoming show at Crooners Supper Club on the Morning Show.

Guitarist Clay Ross from Ranky Tanky talks about their upcoming show at the Dakota Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019.

Nothando Zulu and Vusumuzi Zulu stopped by to talk about this year's Black Master Storytellers Festival, starting Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going from screens near you.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about artisanal wines from Spain that you can try at a free tasting at Henry & Son today.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the unusually warm weather, the rain ahead and how you can predict the weather by looking at clouds.

Zeitgeist New Music Quartet welcomes No Exit New Music from Cleveland for a weekend of concerts together. This collaboration is an annual thing. …

The Culinary and Wellness arm of Minneapolis Public Schools will host its 8th annual Farm to School Community BBQ event Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Kate …

AchieveMpls CEO Danielle Grant came by the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the services AchieveMpls provides to students throughout the year.

The University of St. Thomas is offering tens of thousands of dollars in grant money to increase the number of teachers of color in the state of …

Guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos from the Red Hot Django Peppers stopped by Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about their show at Icehouse on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 11a - 2p

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's coming and going on screen around town.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about some of the greatest deals (delicious taste for low cost!) on wine and cider to be found in the Twin Cities on Jazz88's Morning Show.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the forecasting methods and accuracy of The Old Farmer's Almanac on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Singer Ginger Commodore on the Morning Show talking about the "Hot Buttered Classic Soul" show at Crooners Supper Club where she'll perform with …

The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra has been entertaining audiences for decades. The next chance to listen to the massed mandolins will be at Como Lake …

Pianist Ben Sidran will play two shows at Crooners Supper Club this week. He called into the Morning Show to talk about the gigs, giving away his archives and playing in a trio setting.

Trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim and saxophonist Walter Chancellor are two of the performers for A Mini Jazz Fest at The New Cantina Mexican Restaurant at …

Singer Bruce Henry performs songs of Al Jarreau this weekend at Crooners Supper Club.

Sommelier Jill Mott visited the Morning Show to talk about Minnesota Connections in wine and whiskey.

Pianist and good friend of the Morning Show Nachito Herrera came in to talk about his performance next week at the Dakota with several other Cuban musicians.

The Artistic Director and Founder of VocalEssence, Philip Brunelle, came to the Morning Show to discuss the choir's upcoming trip to Mexico City, Mexico.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society came in to talk about what's coming and going from screens over the next few weeks.

Rocker mostly but also a crooner, Tina Schlieske will sing two shows at the Dakota on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. She talked to the Morning Show about switching genres and coming back home.

Singer Jearlyn Steele stopped by Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about her new series of shows at Crooners Supper Club.

Peter Schilling from the Heights Theater talks about the upcoming showing of The Man Who Laughs, the silent film with a character who inspired The Joker from the Batman comics.

Pianist Larry McDonough and his quartet will celebrate the 90th birthday of pianist Bill Evans with a show at the Black Dog in St. Paul Sunday night, …

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talked to the Morning Show about the weather forecast and common instruments used to determine or predict weather …

Artistic Director of Rhythmically Speaking, Erinn Liebhard and choreographer Julie Warder stopped by the Morning Show to talk about their upcoming …

Senior Oceans Campaigner David Pinsky from Greenpeace talks about the organization's recently released report on the use of single-use plastics by grocers in the U.S.

John Penny is a local guy who has a multi-faceted career in music. These days he is doing a lot of playing, and John leads his group, Equatis, into …

Jesse Held is the so-called "Earl" of Earl Giles, a Minneapolis-based elixir company. He also runs the bar program at places like Parlour Bar, …

Howard Levy will play harmonica and piano, joined by guitarist Chris Siebold, at Crooners Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. He talked to the Morning Show.

Craig Laurence Rice from the MSP Film Society stopped in to discuss the openings and closings of films over the next few weeks.

Luigi Romolo, Ph. D, state climatologist with the Minnesota DNR, visits with Travis Ryder about the significant hail and wind events on Monday, …

Lila Ammons lives in Minneapolis and travels the world singing blues and Jazz. Lila happens to be the dranddaughter of jazz pianist Albert Ammons and …

The Tropics Steel Drum Band is a duet that shares music that comes originally from Trinidad and Tobago and features the steel pan or drum. Guitarist Jahbee Bennett had been part of the group for decades and Chris Belich …

Momokusu Iwata performs "Jongara-bushi" a traditional shamisen melody, live at KBEM's Studio 1.

Japanese Shamisen virtuoso Momokusu Iwata visited the Jazz88 studios to play for us and talk about his concert.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about all the films and film festivals coming this month and into the fall on Jazz88's Morning Show.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the heat wave Minnesotans endured on the Morning Show on Jazz88.

Lori Dokken, the great all around musician has two great things coming up. Friday July 26, right after work from 6 till 8, Lore hosts a piano bar at …

Pamela McNeill is a Twin Cities singer and songwriter who records and performs contemporary country music. Pamela celebrates her new CD called …

Oleta Adams joins Patty Peterson to talk about her career, the group Tears For Fears, her time spent recording in the Twin Cities, and her upcoming …

Vocalist Rodolfo Nieto talks about the dual productions by Mill City Summer Opera on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Kathleen Conroy is the Festival Director of the National Puppetry Festival, who are presenting a Puppets + Community Day on the U campus with free …

Three members of the MN Acoustic Guitar Showcase will perform at Icehouse Sunday, July 21. They stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the show.

Connie Evingson came to Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about her upcoming performance with Moore By Four at Crooners Supper Club on Thursday, July 18.

A producer and two actors from Minneapolis Public Schools Community Ed production of The Addams Family Musical visited Jazz88's Morning Show.

Tower Of Power is celebrating 51 years in the business. Emilio Castillo called in from touring in Russia to talk to Patty Peterson about TOP's upcoming concert at the Minn Zoo, Weesner Amphitheater

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo came to Jazz88 to talk about climate change in Minnesota.

Vocalist Maud Hixson came to Jazz88 to talk about her upcoming shows at Crooners and the Nicollet Island Inn, and her latest project.

Pianist Travis Anderson stopped by Jazz88 to talk about playing Disney music at the Dakota on Tuesday, July 16.

JC Sanford and Asuka Kakitani lead Inatnas into Crooner’s Sunday night Jul 21. This is a big band playing music composed by JC and Asuka. When they …

Clarinetist Tony Balluff talks about the upcoming Louis Armstrong Night presented by the Southside Aces at the Dakota on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at …

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about rum, rhum agricole, three-rum daiquiris and mai tais on the Morning Show on Jazz88.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo explains how air turbulence forms after experiencing quite a terrifying takeoff from Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on …

Senior Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld talks about the heat wave that fizzled and if the city's landscape has any effect on the weather.

Cornbread Harris is perhaps Minnesota’s most iconic musician. He’s still going strong at 92 years old, playing shows around town. Cornbread's …

Michael Hauser has been playing flamenco guitar in the Twin Cities for over half a century. A great place to catch him is at brunch at the Loring, …

Michael McDonald talks about his upcoming performance at Mystic Lake Showroom with Chaka. He also talked about working with Steely Dan, and what if feels like to be still working into his 60's.

St. Thomas student Martin Beck stopped by Jazz88 to talk about this weekend's Midway Public Art Festival, Saturday June 29 at Hamline Park from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gwen Matthews sings a tribune to Roberta Flack with Robert Robinson singing Donny Hathaway at Crooners Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo explains the difference between relative and absolute humidity and talks about the forecast ahead on Jazz88's …

Pianist David Hazeltine and bassist Billy Peterson have two shows at Crooners this week. David called into the Morning Show for a chat.

Guitarist Daniel Volovets has two careers going: guitar performance and medicine. Catch Daniel’s guitar career at the Warming House in Minneapolis …

Saxophonist, singer and composer Grace Kelly plays at the Twin Cities Jazz Fest tonight at 6:00.

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by Jazz88's Morning Show to talk about Domaine Belluard and to answer Emily Reese's questions about wine.

Nancy Harms is presenting her "Ellington At Night" show at Crooners Supper Club Saturday night at 7:30.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about cloud types and has a forecast for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival.

Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele will perform this Saturday at Crooners Supper Club's "Concerts Under the Stars" outdoor music series. Jearlyn talked with Jazz88's Morning Show.

Saxophonist James Carter talks about being a multi-instrumentalist, his organ trio, and headlining the Twin Cities Jazz Festival on Jazz88's Morning …

Café Accordion Orchestra performs a show called Midnight in Paris, featuring the group’s finest French music. The show comes to Crooners in Fridley on Tuesday June 18 at 7PM. The show frequently sells out fast. In an …

Mindi Abair brings her group the Boneshakers to the Dakota for two shows on June 16th 2019 playing her style of rock and roll saxophone. She talked …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the below average temperatures for the Metro this week and some common weather myths.

The guys from Hoaxer have reconvened after another period of study in locations across the continent. They are bassist Charlie Lincoln, drummer …

Pat Donohue and the Prairie All Stars grew out of public radio’s Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band. Next Thurs the group holds down the stage at Crooners. …

Jazz88's foodie, Matt Gundrum, talks with restaurant owner and chef Doug Flicker on the Morning Show.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about wines that hail from islands on the Morning Show.

Pianist Chris Hepola talks about a full night of music at the Black Forest Inn coming up Sunday night at 6:30.

The president of VAREP in the Twin Cities, Steven Brand, talks about the difficulties veterans face when trying to buy homes and the upcoming VA …

Tenor saxist Brandon Wozniak talks about his upcoming shows with bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Dave King as the group Acoustic Deathwish at Vieux-Carre this weekend on the Morning Show.

Jiselle McCollam's Jazz Cult plays an eclectic mix of standards and contemporary and original songs. They came to Studio 1 ahead of their show at the …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about why it gets hazy in the summer.

Cody Steinmann leads the Sightless Quartet. It’s a jazz group that that is open to influence by other contemporary genres, such as pop and metal. The …

The Mark Arneson Band featuring Mia Dorr holds down the stage at the Minnesota music Cafe, 8-11 PM Wednesday February 6. To Mark, having fun is the …

Vocalist Maud Hixson will perform songs associated with Doris Day in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Supper Club on June 9.

The Heights Theater is showing Revue Um Mitternacht, or Midnight Revue, a musical made in East Germany in the 1960s. Peter Schilling from the Heights talks about the film.

Christian McCleary from the St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium talks about his work in the Twin Cities advancing adult literacy on Jazz88's …

Singer, film critic, music critic, actor and author Rex Reed will perform in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Supper Club on Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Pianist/vocalist Johnny O'Neal will celebrate the centenary of Nat King Cole at Crooners Supper Club tonight and tomorrow night and O'Neal called the …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about just how cold and wet this spring has been for the Twin Cities and offers hope for the future (after …

Andrew Walesch is a pianist, singer, leader of his own big band, and the music director for Crooners Supper Club. He talks about the club's summer calendar on Jazz88's Morning Show.

Over the decades, The Peterson Family has been prominent in Minnesota Jazz. Willie, the dad, led the house band at a prominent Twin Cities radio station for 22 years, and Jeanne Arland Peterson was the pianist and star …

Thursday at 6 begins swing dance night at the Wabasha Street Caves in Saint Paul. Coming this Thursday, The Bend in the River Big Band provides the …

Gospel singer Robert Robinson came by Jazz88 to talk about bookending Memorial Day with performances at Lakewood Cemetery in the morning and the Dakota in the evening.

Sommelier Jill Mott came to Jazz88 to talk about some of her favorite vinous surprises of 2019.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the cooler temperatures we've experienced this month, the abundance of rain, and making the best out of …

Matt Wilson and His Orchestra features a songwriter and vocalist with a backing band of strings that you wouldn’t expect in a pop oriented group. The …

Keyboardist John Keston and bassist and vocalist Cody McKinney curate a monthly series called sound simulacra at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis. …

Jon Kreidler, co-founder of Tattersall Distillery, joins Jazz88 foodie Matt Gundrum to talk about spirits, Minnesota's own cocktail and more.

Off the Hook is a free event on Bde Maka Ska/Lake Calhoun this weekend and next for anyone who wants to try fishing. Equipment provided!

The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra joins us live from Studio 1 for a extended set of songs and conversation with Emily Reese.

Full Circle Theater co-founder and co-artistic director, Rick Shiomi, talks about the upcoming production of CAUGHT by Christopher Chen, a unique …

Founder of Ballet co.Laboratory Zoé Henrot talks about the company's upcoming presentation of Remembering The Little Prince, featuring music of Camille Saint-Saëns, this weekend.

Associate conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III of VocalEssence and Chadwick Phillips (a.k.a. Niles) of The Avant Garde talk about their show at Icehouse …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo explains the types of ways thunderstorms form as the state could get thunder and lightning this week. Warmer temps …

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra started when John Wright got the idea that it would be cool to be part of a jazz fusion band. And despite that he and …

Minnesota guitarist Michael Hauser has had a 50-plus year flamenco guitar career based in the Twin Cities. He plays May 14 at the Robert Trail …

Pianist Jeremy Walker teamed up with Garrick Comeaux and Consortium Carissimi to explore the similarities between music in the early Baroque era and jazz with two performances this weekend.

Emily Reese and Justus Sanchez take a guided tour through the new First Avenue exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Exhibit developer Erin Cole …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the rain, the cooler temperatures and the patience and resilience of Minnesota farmers on the Morning …

The Wine Riot is tomorrow in Minneapolis, and our foodie, Matt Gundrum, brought in two sommeliers to talk about the event, Erin Rolek and Erik …

Pianist Senri Oe will perform his music as part of the Pan Asian Arts Festival at MOA on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. He stopped by the Morning Show to talk about the show.

The artistic director of Uprising Theatre Co. and the director of The Gun Show talk about the production.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the storm that missed us last weekend, the rainy week ahead, and why spring is his favorite season.

The high 48s plays in Zumbrota at Crossings at Carnegie, Saturday May 4. The group is a long-lasting one and has several CDs to its credit. Phil Nusbaum talked with High 48s fiddler and vocalist Eric Christopher about …

The Moonlight Serenaders plays an iconic local venue this Thursday evening, the Wabasha Caves. The Caves hosts swing dancing and listening every Thursday, and this Thursday and other first monthly Thursdays, the …

Singer Sophia Shorai and pianist Tanner Taylor will play a show at Crooners Saturday evening with Dave Graf (trombone) and Dave Karr (tenor sax).

It's brew pub season, and sommelier Jill Mott has a number of spots you can check out as you're beer-ing your way around Minnesota (and a few in Wisconsin) while the weather is warm.

Bassist Erik Fratzke talks about two upcoming shows from Happy Apple at Crooners on Saturday, April 27th.

Musician Toshi Reagon and her mother, Bernice Johnson Reagon, adapted Octavia E. Butler's novel "Parable of the Sower" into a folk opera, showing at …

They’re modernistic, committed and value originality. The group is called the Common Ground Company and it celebrates its new CD Friday May 10 at …

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks to the Jazz88 Morning Show about the winter we survived, the current saturation of the earth, and why 39 …

Courtney Burton’ Court’s In Session hosts a big event coming to A440 studios in New Hope next Saturday night. It’s not only a concert but a video and audio recording session. When Courtney got together with Phil …

Founder and artistic director of Brownbody, Deneane Richburg, talks about the ice troupe's upcoming performances called Brownbody: Tracing Sacred Steps. Joined by Brownbody members Lajuné McMillian and Steven Smith.

The Jack Brass Band plays with the kind of interplay of instruments that has been part of New Orleans Jazz for a hundred years or more. But there’s …

Courtney Burton’ Court’s In Session hosts a big event coming to A440 studios in New Hope next Saturday night. It’s not only a concert but a video and audio recording session. When Courtney got together with Phil …

Jazz88's resident foodie, Matt Gundrum, examines new venues for Bibuta, Cheese Louise, and Bark and the Bite.  Also: an obit for soon-to-close Lyn-Lake deli Mevyn, an examination of the food categories in City Pages' …

Jazz88's resident foodie, Matt Gundrum, examines new venues for Bibuta, Cheese Louise, and Bark and the Bite.  Also: an obit for soon-to-close Lyn-Lake deli Mevyn, an examination of the food categories in City Pages' …

Minnesota State Climatologist Luigi Romolo visits with Patty Peterson, noting what the forecasters got right and wrong about last week's wintry …

The Greg Byers Ensemble is lead by the cellist and bassist who bears the groups namesake. Greg is joined by Aaron Hedenstrom (Saxophone), Adam Meckler (Trumpet), Javier Santiago (Piano) and L.A. Buckner (Drums). The …

Blue Yodel Number Nine. It’s a band name that catches the echoes of older forms of traditional music. The group plays at the Black Dog in Saint Paul …

Thursday is vocal night at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis. And starting at 8 this coming Thursday, guitarist and vocalist Julian Manzara will …

The winners of PitchFest from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design talk with Emily Reese about their winning projects on the Morning Show.

Sommelier Jill Mott explains why wines from Alsace go well with food that has a lot of heat and salt.

Pianist Larry McDonough and guitarist Joel Shapira are playing the music of Bill Evans and Jim Hall in this session, Live From Studio 1. Larry and Joel came into the Jazz88 to talk about their tribute to Bill and Jim, …

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the April snow storm heading to the Twin Cities in the middle of this week.

The Oratorio Society of Minnesota exists to dynamic and diverse choral music performed with skill and passion. On April 13 at St mark’s Episcopal …

The Hula Peppers plays music from a mix of traditions, and all of it predates 1939. Catch the group at the Schooner Tavern in south Minneapolis, …

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks to the Jazz88 Morning Show this week about the textbook snow melt the Metro experienced this year, and what's …

Stephen Rueff and Connie Rutledge visited Jazz88 to talk about the creative venture competition "PitchFest" at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Jo Kellen is a Minneapolis singer, songwriter and performance artist who was commissioned to create new work by the Jerome Foundation and the Cedar …

April 4-7 is Zeitgeist New Music’s Early Music Festival. It takes place at Studio Z in Saint Paul and includes concerts, and workshops about the life …

Violinist Gary Schulte and Guitarist Robert Bell joined Kevin O'Connor live from Studio 1 on March 26th - They are one half of Twin Cities Hot Club. …

The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is coming. The festival is hosted by Crooner’s in Columbia Heights, 2-7:30PM on Sunday March 31, and Jazz festival …

The trio of Debbie Duncan, William Duncan & Robert Robinson came to Jazz88 ahead of their headline show at the Dakota on March 26th. Debbie, Robert, and William all on vocals and William playing the keys

Reuben and Dan Ristrom form a father-son act. And you can catch the duet 6-7:30 at Crooner’s, Wed. March 27 from 6-7:30. Phil Nusbaum caught up with …

Two actors from the Children's Theatre Company's production of The Hobbit stopped by Jazz88. Hear H. Adam Harris and Joy Dolo talk about juggling …

Cabaret Star Marilyn Maye performs four shows at Crooners this weekend. She spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about the shows and her busy touring …

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by Jazz88 to talk about her recipe for Irish Coffee, delicious grape varietals to try in the spring and how techniques in making wine change the characteristics of the drink.

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 …