KBEM - Talking About Jazz

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2017
End Date
June 2019
Project Overview

A radio program hosted by Joan Griffith, jazz musician, who talks and plays with other Twin Cities Jazz musicians. Many of the participants are young, upcoming jazz musicians. The format is intimate conversation about music and Jazz performance. These recorded shows become historical resources for future generations of jazz researchers and enthusiasts.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2
Appropriation Language

$1,470,000 the first year and $1,666,000 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.01
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will gain a better understanding of how musicians work together, collaborating to create jazz. Listeners will also be introduced to new artists who may not have had the opportunity to record their own music.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved Proposed Outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Nelson Inz Chair, Siad Ali Vice-Chair, Kim Ellison Clerk, Jenny Arneson Treasurer, KerryJo Felder, Rebecca Gagnon, Ira Jourdain, Don Samuels, Bob Walser, Ben Jaeger
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 27
Appropriation Language

$1,470,000 the first year and $1,666,000 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.01
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will gain a better understanding of how musicians work together, collaborating to create jazz.Listeners will also be introduced to new artists who may not have had the opportunity to record their own music.

Recipient Board Members
Nelson Inz Chair, Siad Ali Vice-Chair, Kim Ellison Clerk, Jenny Arneson Treasurer, KerryJo Felder, Rebecca Gagnon, Ira Jourdain, Don Samuels, Bob Walser, Ben Jaeger
Project Manager
First Name
Dan
Last Name
Larkin
Organization Name
KBEM
Street Address
1555 James Ave North
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Email
dan.larkin@mpls.k12.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555