Emily Reese

Minneapolis

Radio Host at Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, MN)

Interviews with the people who make music and sound in video games. Radio talker. Formerly @topscorepodcast. Produced by @samkeenan. https://t.co/2pEGJnevC4

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We Aren't Doing This for Nostalgia! The Genre-Bending Music of the Klezmatics - Jazz88.FM

1 month ago | jazz88.fm | Peter Solomon |Andrew Diemand |Emily Reese

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with trumpeter Frank London about the history of klezmer music in America and 40 years of genre dending klezmer interpretations and collaborations by the Klezmatics. London was a founding member of the Grammy-award winning ensemble. The Klezmatics play the Dakota Tuesday night (May 27th) with Minneapolis-based ensemble Red Thread. Find details about the eprformance here.
“You’ve Got to Really Listen” - Martin Taylor on Great Guitars

2 months ago | jazz88.fm | Peter Solomon |Emily Reese

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with guitarist Martin Taylor about his musical influences and his collaboration “Great Guitars” with Ulf Wakenius and Bireli Lagrene. Taylor and Wakenius perform together at the Dakota Monday evening 4/14. Lagrene cannot make the show because of an injury.
“The Safe Route Isn’t That Safe” - Shabaka Brings New Sounds and Settings to the Walker

Mar 19, 2025 | jazz88.fm | Sean McPherson |Emily Reese

Shabaka is one of the most vital voices working in music today. For the past decade he has been heralded as one of the strongest and most imaginative saxophonists and bandleaders in jazz. The past handful of years have seen Shabaka turn his focus towards the flute. But his mission of creating “the best music possible” remains unchanged. Shabaka caught up with Sean McPherson to discuss his approach in advance of his appearance at The Walker on Thursday, March 20.
Black Market Brass and Obi Original Are Battle Ready!

Mar 10, 2025 | jazz88.fm | Sean McPherson |Paige Tighe |Emily Reese

Black Market Brass and Obi Original are two of the most respected names in Minnesota music and now they have teamed up for a collaborative release. Obi is the featured vocalists on the new single “Battle Ready” from Black Market Brass. Vocalist Obi Original along with Mitch Sigurdson (guitar) and David Tullis (congas) swung by the Jazz88 studios to talk about the new music and the release show on Saturday, March 22 at the Turf Club.
Erik Brandt Previews the Good Acoustics Songwriter Showcase

Mar 10, 2025 | jazz88.fm | Peter Solomon |Sean McPherson |Emily Reese

You may know Erik Brandt from his role as host of Good Acoustics Saturdays from 1 – 3 PM on Jazz88 or as the leader of the Urban Hillbilly Quartet. Erik will be spotlighting the work of three local songwriters in the Good Acoustics Songwriter Showcase on March 21st at Metronome Brewery. I caught up with Erik to learn more about that event and he previews the three featured artists in this segment.
Venezuelan Minnesotan chef, newly approved for asylum, will star on ‘Chopped’

Mar 4, 2025 | mprnews.org | Emily Reese |Gretchen Brown

Fans of the television show “Chopped” and the Minnesota fine dining scene may see a familiar face on the screen. Soleil Ramirez is the chef and owner of Crasqui, a fine dining Venezuelan restaurant in St. Paul. She’s a contestant on Tuesday night’s episode of the long-running cooking competition. She spoke with MPR News guest host Emily Reese about the experience — which came just in time after years of struggle. Below is a transcript of their conversation, lightly edited for clarity.
The Jazz88 Chart - Vote for Your Favorites

Feb 20, 2025 | jazz88.fm | Paige Tighe |Sean McPherson |Emily Reese

Here are the top ten new releases from Jazz88! Vote for your five favorites below!• Hannah Harder – The Greatest of These is LoveMore Posts for Show: This Just In
Room3 Releases Moqueca and Prepares for Best New Bands at First Ave

Jan 29, 2025 | jazz88.fm | Sean McPherson |Paige Tighe |Emily Reese

The players in Room3 are keeping busy. After building up a reputation in the past handful of years for electrifying live shows the band has finally released some recorded material and they’re preparing for a performance on Friday, January 31 at First Ave as part of the Best New Bands concert. Keyboardist Eli Awada and bassist Beck Madson stopped by our studios to chat about their new single, Moqueca, and about the big show coming up this weekend.
Minnesotan Walter Mondale and Jimmy Carter had close, respectful relationship

Dec 30, 2024 | mprnews.org | Emily Reese |Gretchen Brown

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Minnesotans have a special connection to President Jimmy Carter. His vice president, Walter Mondale, was one of us. Mondale and Carter had a close relationship during Carter’s presidency — working together on human rights, the environment and foreign affairs. Mondale even officed at the White House, a first for a Vice President at that time.
The Many Sides of Chris Botti

Oct 25, 2024 | jazz88.fm | Peter Solomon |Sean McPherson |Emily Reese

Chris Botti is renowned trumpeter with lots of crossover appeal and a penchant for recording ballads. In this conversation with Jazz88’s Peter Solomon, Botti discusses his musical inspirations, discusses studying with legendary post-bop trumpeter Woody Shaw, recalls his days touring with the temperamental drum legend and bandleader Buddy Rich, and speaks on the varying approaches he takes to live shows verses albums, he also talks about getting to know Michael Brecker.