Kendra Glenn started singing as a young kid in Chicago. She has blossomed into a busy upper midwest soulful singer who also writes some of her songs. Kendra sings Friday and Saturday October 1 and 2 at the Umbra in Minneapolis. When she spoke with Phil Nusbaum, Kendra first addressed her early interest in singing.

Luigi Romolo, State Climatologist with the MN Department of Natural Resources talks about the arrival of Autumnal Equinox, Meteorological vs Astronomical seasons and when you need to think about bringing your plants inside with The Morning Show on Jazz88

The new song by NUNNABOVE is called “Connection.” NUNNABOVE is a group of four brothers and sisters from Woodbury who perform and record their own brand of pop. When Phil Nusbaum visited with the group, the talked turned to how NUNNABOVE fans were really liking the musical introduction to Connection.

Gypsy Mania plays the standards of Gypsy Jazz. But guitarist Glen Helgeson composes music that makes Gypsy Mania’s Gypsy jazz a singular contribution to the music. Phil Nusbaum talked to Glen, and when he did, they were talking about Minor Swing, a Gypsy Jazz calling card tune.

The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is held September 17 and 18 this fall and is live at multiple venues and available virtually, too. When festival director Steve Heckler sat down with Phil Nusbaum to talk about the festival, they first addressed how the festival selects acts.

Recent songs by PaviElle French reflect her deep disappointment with the deep cultural rifts that came to the forefront with the George Floyd Murder in 2020. The release of her new songs coincides with a performance at the Icehouse in Minneapolis, Friday September 17 at 7PM. When PaviElle discussed the songs with Phil Nusbaum, she first tells where the inspiration for cultural commentary comes from.

The Selby Avenue Jazz Fest is live, Saturday September 11 from 11 AM till 7:30 PM. As usual, Michael Wright, owner of the Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe, and David Bonko combine to produce it. This year, the headliner is International artist Nachito Herrera from Saint Paul. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Michael addressed how the fest got Nachito to perform.

Inducting two classes of honorees given the necessary year off in 2020, we hear from Art Resnick, Donald Washington, Kenny Horst, Carole Martin, Ron Seaman, Dick Peterson, Ruth Johnson and Maurice Jacox.

The annual Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival, held 1-7 PM on Labor Day at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis presents the best of local bluegrass, plus. When festival organizer Alan Jesperson talked to Phil Nusbaum about the event, the talk turned to one of the festival groups, King Wilkie’s Dream.

Manny Hill talks with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff about the upcoming school year, what students can expect and prepare for upon returning to school, health and safety protocols, and transportation around the district.