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Host Matt Donnelly interviews jazz singer Jonathan Karrant talking about his career, a love for jazz, and a preview of his latest album Full Circle, featuring renowned singer Diane Schuur.  For more information about the artist, go to jonathankarrant.com.

 

 

My horses found adventure when someone accidentally left the gate open. In this season of "almost wrecks," this was only one. 

-Lisa Schmidt

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews saxophonist Chad Smith talking about his career, playing jazz from its early era, and a preview of his latest album Saxophobia.  For more information about the artist, go to chadsmithmusic.com.

 

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local musician Rob Kohler talking about his music, jazz, forming the Rob Kohler Trio, and more.

My cousin, Brent McClain, rode a horse for the first time in about 40 years when I needed to get my horses in for the farrier. Brent and the horse got along just fine with a halter for a suggestion of control.

-Lisa Schmidt

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Jake Blaine, director of the Belt Performing Arts Center with a preview of their upcoming 2026-2027 season of concerts.  For more information, go to beltperformingartscenter.com.

 

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews pianist Nadia Shpachenko talking about her career, a love of soccer, and a preview of the soccer-themed album Keys to the Beautiful Game.  For more information about the artist, go to nadiashpachenko.com.

 

My dad died this past weekend.  He taught me the skills I need even though he loved trees while I love cattle. - Lisa Schmidt

 

David Saslav interviews Connie Constan and Ashleigh McCann about Jazz Night, coming up at the History Museum.

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The September 2026 edition runs 7:46 in length.