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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 quintet tears through a energetic version of "7 Steps to Heaven" and an original from Greg called "Diversion." The session with Greg Byers originally aired April 12th 2019 on the After...

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, and what it’s like playing in a duo with piano and guitar. Bill Evans and Jim Hall recorded two duo albums together; Undercurrent came out in 1962 and Intermodulation came out in 196...

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 four-piece (also including Stan Ponkin on guitar and Matt Peterson on bass) will play The Dakota for Easter brunch on April 16th.

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

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 schedule.

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 guitar, Chris Bates plays the bass and Jay Epstein is the drummer. Red planet is a group conceived in the spirit of improvisation. We’re about to get a taste of Red Planet version of a 60s pop hit the Lion Sleeps Tonight.

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.

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

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

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 Blanck on guitar, and Krissy Bergmark on tabla.

Minnesota Orchestra is spending the week in North Minneapolis, featuring events with the full orchestra and several smaller chamber groups through Jan. 27. The Orchestra's Vice President, Beth Kellar-Long, joined the Morning Show to talk about the week's events.

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 album, Hello Human. Zacc Harris plays guitar, Brandon Wozniak is the tenor sax player, Chris Bates is on bass and Pete Hennig plays drums in the quartet. Toward the end of the interview, they talked about artists they're currently listening to, inclu...

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.

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

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.

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.

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 the Dunsmore Room at Crooners.

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.

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.