The Morning Show

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, including the Twin Cities Jazz Festival and the Selby Jazz Festival.

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 curate the performances of the Super Bow Live event on Nicollet Mall. Jazz88 student broadcasters Azhaela Hanson and Odell Wilson visited with the pair about their connections to the North Side and what they consider their greatest honors.

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.

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 starts at 10 PM.

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

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 Laura Caviani, and the event is emceed by radio legend Bill McGlaughlin.

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.

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

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