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Children's Theatre Company presents Mr. Popper's Penguins

January 16, 2019 17:40 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

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 Children's Theatre Company.

Lizz Winstead's Year In Review on Jazz88

December 26, 2018 15:27 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

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

Live From Studio 1: Cornbread Harris

December 20, 2018 19:57 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MB

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 music lessons as a kid, playing gigs for the mob, and what keeps him busy these days.

Pianist Senri Oe on Jazz88

December 20, 2018 18:50 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

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

December 20, 2018 18:32 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MB

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.

Jill Mott, Sommelier, on Jazz88

December 20, 2018 18:20 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

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.

Washington, AbdulKarim talk about Roy Hargrove's legacy

December 17, 2018 15:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

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 Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Dakota. Kevin Washington and Omar AbdulKarim are part of the show:

Twin Cities Weekend: Trumpeter Steve Kenny Album Release Party

December 10, 2018 16:35 - 7 minutes - 11 MB

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, two of trumpeter Steve Kenny’s groups share the stage at a CD release party. When Steve got together with Phil Nusbaum, they first talked about the Steve Kenny Band. Twin Cities Weekend is an eight minute feature that keeps listeners up to date on what's happening the following weekend. The show combines artist interviews and music, and helps list...

Evan Christopher Celebrates NOLA Tricentennial at Vieux Carre

November 28, 2018 17:26 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

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 "Thank You For Shopping"

November 15, 2018 13:17 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

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

Pianist Larry McDonough and Guitarist Joel Shapira on Bill Evans and Jim Hall

November 14, 2018 13:26 - 7 minutes - 11 MB

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 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. They stopped by Jazz88's studio to talk about the show.

Live From Studio 1 - Nelson Devereaux

November 13, 2018 13:52 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

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.

Jazz in the Target Atrium: Peter Bernstein Solo Guitar

November 07, 2018 16:18 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

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

byerSelf, a New Jazz Trio in Minnesota

November 06, 2018 15:57 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB

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, Cole Porter and the 1930s

November 05, 2018 14:37 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

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 the Dunsmore Room at Crooners.

Pianist Cameron Graves Playing the Dakota

November 02, 2018 13:57 - 6 minutes - 9.33 MB

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.

Archaeologist Franck Goddio and Egypt's Sunken Cities at MIA

November 01, 2018 13:13 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

French archaeologist Franck Goddio discovered two cities beneath the Mediterranean Sea in 2000, and many artifacts from the discovery are on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts from Nov. 4, 2018 - Apr. 14, 2019. He spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about the discovery and what's been learned from the find.

Vicky Emerson In Studio Interview & Performance

October 25, 2018 21:45 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

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

Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders 2018

October 25, 2018 13:14 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

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

Pianist Joey Alexander at the Dakota

October 11, 2018 13:36 - 6 minutes - 8.7 MB

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 about the shows and his new albums.

Live at the Lex: Omar AbdulKarim Sept. 20, 2018

October 02, 2018 15:40 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

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. Paul. The series is made possible with support form Porsche of St. Paul, Tattersall Distilling, Wabasha Brewing, The Lexington, and Jazz88.

Boston improv master Harvey Diamond plays local gigs this week

September 27, 2018 17:11 - 7 minutes - 7 MB

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 Cities scheduled for September 27 and 29.

JC Sanford and Asuka Kakitani Talk Twin Cities Jazz

September 21, 2018 12:47 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

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.

Cyrus Chestnut, Buster Williams and Lenny White at Vieux Carre

September 20, 2018 12:24 - 6 minutes - 9.58 MB

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.

Harold Lopez-Nussa at the Dakota

September 12, 2018 13:58 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

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 show, the trio and who he's listening to these days.

Geoffrey Keezer at Crooners Lounge Labor Day Weekend

August 31, 2018 10:52 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

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 about the show.

Happy Apple Erik Fratzke at the Dakota

August 24, 2018 13:16 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

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 simultaneously, and the possibility of new albums.

Rebirth Brass Band Brings New Orleans to the Dakota

August 17, 2018 09:53 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

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.

Rhythmically Speaking at The Southern Theater

August 17, 2018 09:23 - 6 minutes - 8.93 MB

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

Eclectic Edge Ensemble Celebrates 15 Years of Jazz Dance

July 17, 2018 13:30 - 6 minutes - 9.24 MB

The Eclectic Edge Ensemble is celebrating its 15th Anniversary with jazz dance at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis July 19-22. Dancers Brenda Nepsund and Sarah Beck-Esmay came by Jazz88's studios to talk about the shows.

Hannah von der Hoff Performance

July 12, 2018 18:33 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MB

"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.

Davell Crawford at the Dakota in July

July 10, 2018 12:36 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB

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 Reese about the shows and his habit of recording himself while he practices piano.

Vinicius Cantuaria at the Dakota

June 26, 2018 12:34 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

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 album.

Dee Dee Bridgewater at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2018

June 22, 2018 13:11 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

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 for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival in St. Paul on Saturday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m.

Alzheimer's chorus performs brand-new work

June 13, 2018 13:05 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MB

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 from the American Composers Forum tells us more.

Slam Academy Summer Camps

May 31, 2018 13:02 - 7 minutes - 10 MB

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.

Junior Iron Chef at MPS 2018

May 17, 2018 12:31 - 7 minutes - 9.8 MB

The 2018 Junior Iron Chef competition for Minneapolis Public Schools took place Thursday, May 10. Hear about the ways MPS is changing school lunches, and hear from the student winners of the competition.

This Week Twin Cities: Classic lumberjack music from The Lost Forty

May 11, 2018 12:29 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MB

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 the Lost 40 specializes in the songs of the Irish lumber workers. You can see the Lost 40 10:30, Wed May 16 at the Robert Trail library in Rosemount. Brian Miller of the group talked with Phil Nusbaum about the music of the old Irish lumber workers.

St. Paul Ballet Performs Carmen in the 1920s

May 09, 2018 14:50 - 6 minutes - 9.15 MB

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 this weekend's upcoming performances.

Eliane Elias Plays the Dakota May 1st

April 30, 2018 12:54 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB

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.

Jazz in the Target Atrium: The First Instrument

April 26, 2018 19:38 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Vocalist Bruce Henry leads the Atrium Jazz Ensemble through a survey of key moments in vocal music connected to the jazz experience. With Scott Fultz on sax, Kevin Washington on drums, bassist Jeff Bailey, and pianist/series artistic director Jeremy Walker. Recorded Apr. 13, 2018 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis.

Rio Nido Plays Live at Jazz88

April 26, 2018 13:08 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

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.

Capri Theater Legends Bouquet 2018

April 20, 2018 13:19 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

Debbie Duncan, Charmin Michelle and Dennis Spears talk about their upcoming concert, Legends Bouquet, at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis Saturday, Apr. 21 at 7:00 and Sunday, Apr. 22 at 3:00 on Jazz88's Morning Show.

South High School, School News sample

April 10, 2018 14:50 - 30 seconds - 726 KB

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

Whittier International Elementary School, School News sample

April 10, 2018 14:38 - 32 seconds - 772 KB

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

"Isla Tuliro" Tackels Colonialism at the Southern Theater

April 10, 2018 13:33 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MB

Writer and co-director Marlina Gonzalez talks about her new play, Isla Tuliro, now playing at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. The play deals with the arrival of colonials to the Philippines.

Two Twin Cities Area Rivers on Endangered List

April 10, 2018 13:23 - 6 minutes - 9.48 MB

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 Upper Mississippi River Basin from American Rivers and joined the Morning Show to talk about the list.

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