Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
St. Paul, Minn.

Listen to Kamman interview one of the jazz greats

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Leigh Kamman, shortly before he retired
Leigh Kamman, shortly before he retired in 2007.
Courtesy Sara Rubinstein

For today's Morning Edition music, we are remembering the life of broadcast legend Leigh Kamman, who died on Friday at the age of 92.

Kamman hosted radio jazz programs on Minnesota Public Radio and other stations for six decades. He was known for the unique mood that he could create with music and his words.

He also interviewed many of the greats of jazz, some of which have been preserved through a series called "The Jazz Image: Special Edition" produced by the Minneapolis jazz station KBEM.

The series included some of Kamman's interviews with the great jazz bassist and band leader Oscar Pettiford who grew up in the Twin Cities. This one was recorded in 1952. The Twin Cities jazz community is planning an event which will pay tribute to Kamman's life. Details have yet to be finalized.