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From the Minnesota State Legislature homepage: "In 2008, Minnesota voters passed a constitutional amendment, often referred to as the 'Legacy Amendment,' that increased the state’s sales tax by 3/8ths of 1 percent for 25 years . The funds raised by this tax are dedicated to four separate funds that each receive a specific percentage of the revenues: Outdoor Heritage Fund (33 percent), Clean Water Fund (33 percent), the Parks and Trails Fund (14.25 percent), and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (19.75 percent). The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF) is a state fund that 'may be spent only for arts, arts education, and arts access and to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.'"

As a member of the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS), KMSU Radio is one of several organizations in Minnesota that is able to use this funding to support a wide variety of events to create broadcast content for the community. Many of these events and projects would not be possible without Arts & Cultural Heritage Funding, so we'd like to say thank you to the voters of Minnesota for supporting the Legacy Amendment. Your decision has made Minnesota an even more vibrant place to live.

Hot Jazz For Decent People Returns

12th seasons brings amazing jazz to the community

June 02, 2025 |

A black and white image of a saxophone player with a blurred bass player in the background

KMSU is thrilled to support The Arts Center of Saint Peter’s Hot Jazz for Decent People summer series, which kicks off on Friday, July 11 in Minnesota Square Park Pavilion. Now in its twelfth year, Hot Jazz for Decent People: Late-Night Sounds at Early Evening Hours is hosted by KMSU Radio’s Gary Campbell, who delivers brief introductory remarks about the evening’s repertoire. Music for all four shows begins at 7:00 p.m. and concludes by 8:30 p.m.

This year's lineup:

July 11 - The SNAPS
THE SNAPS are a Mankato-based sextet with repertoire that spans decades of jazz music from bebop of the 1940's to funk, rock, and jazz fusion of the modern era. The Snaps consists of David Kaiser, trumpet; Evan Bierer, saxophone; Ryan Devens, keyboards; Eric Zimmerman, bass; and Jake Kaukola, drums. Band leader Kaiser is online at davidkaisertrumpet.com.

July 25 - Hannah Bretz Jazz Ensemble
HANNAH BRETZ is a jazz vocalist in Saint Peter, Minnesota. She performs with a variety of jazz ensembles. On Facebook as “hannahbretzjazz.”

August 9 - Thru Line Quartet
THRU LINE JAZZ QUARTET is comprised of local jazz all-stars Evan Bierer, sax; Chaz Draper, drums; Peter Jacobs, keys; and Craig Matarrese, bass. Selected original tunes are online at thrulinequartet.bandcamp.com.

August 22 - Flamingo Flamenco
FLAMINGO FLAMENCO is a creative exploration fusing dance and live music through the genres of flamenco and jazz. Brought together by local professional flamenco and tap dancer Molly Kay Stoltz, this collaboration explores musical worlds and movement genres through choreography and improvisation to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Online at mollykstoltz.com.

Made possible with funding from the Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Thanks, voters of Minnesota!

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