The multi-genre American Roots Revue convened by Larry Long is back with its original cast at the Dakota in Minneapolis, this Saturday at 7 and 9:30 PM. The participants enjoy sharing their idioms with each other as when Tanya Hughes sings with Larry Long. Larry was interviewed by Phil Nusbaum.

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

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

Saturday Nov 23 marks the 287th consecutive week that Steve trumpeter Kenny has booked jazz into the Black in Saint Paul. And on that night at 7PM, Volume 3 of the Twin Cities jazz sampler will be released to the public. Groups led by Ted Olsen, Lila Ammons and Steve Kenny will perform. When Steve talked to Phil Nusbaum, they spoke first of the Ted Olsen Quintet.

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.

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

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

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 takeover of Morrill Hall in 1969. He spoke with Jazz88's Emily Reese about that day, his life, and jazz.

Thursday November 14 at 7:30, the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis presents Odd Measures Evening. The show brings to the public a group of seven artists who pursue musical goals that are anything but mainstream. The show will be curated by Ritika Ganguly, who spoke with Phil Nusbaum.