Brianna and Curt are Minnesotans who are enchanted with New Orleans. It is because of that city’s unique sensory experiences. You really here it in the Jorgenson’s new CD, The Lexington Stretch, which they celebrate in a release party, Saturday Sept 14 from 7 till 9 PM at Como Lakeside Pavilion. They told Phil Nusbaum about their work.

The house on Fire Band with songs written by Chris Hepola plays at the Ice House Monday Sept 9 about 10:30, and every Monday in September at that place and time. The band mixes tight arrangements with improvisation. And you might say it tends to be a little dark in mood. Chris talked to Phil Nusbaum about The House on Fire Band.

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

Humbird features the original songs of Siri Undlin, and releases a CD called Pharmakon at the Parkway in Minneapolis this Saturday night, Sept 7. Showtime is 8PM. Siri talked with Phil Nusbaum about her songwriting style and about Humbird’s singular approach.

JC Sanford leads a trio, called Triocracy as well as a quartet. The groups but on a combined CD release event in Studio Z’s New Works Series, in Lowertown St Paul, Thurs Sept 5 at 8PM. With two saxophones and a trombone, JC considers the trio “chamber jazz”. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, JC addressed what he means by “chamber jazz.”

Singer Ginger Commodore on the Morning Show talking about the "Hot Buttered Classic Soul" show at Crooners Supper Club where she'll perform with Yolande Bruce and Jesse Larson.

The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra has been entertaining audiences for decades. The next chance to listen to the massed mandolins will be at Como Lake Pavilion Monday August 26 at 7PM. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Director Lon Hendricks talked about two parts of his philosophy: Keep the music varied and lively. To those ends, the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra enjoys playing marches.

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 the Mall of America in Bloomington this weekend.

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