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Inaugural San Diego Jazz Club Caravan

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 6, 2016

Jazz 88.3's Trip to Ireland!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 6, 2016

Jazz Live- The Jeff Hamilton Trio!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 5, 2016

It will be another all-star evening at the Saville Theatre TONIGHT. Jazz Live. Drummer and Leader Jeff Hamilton returns to City College and is bringing his killer band with him. Tamir Hendleman on piano and Christoph Luty on the bass. This show will be in high-demand so be sure to reserve your tickets in the Speakeasy right away. If you need to purchase tickets you can do so by calling 619-388-3743. Follow the traditional parking protocol and use the parking pass. READ ON FOR THE JAZZ LIVE AUDIO PREVIEW and More...

Jazz Live- Rickey Woodard's Tenor Madness!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:June 28, 2016

It will be sheer madness for the next Jazz Live TONIGHT! Acclaimed saxophonist Rickey Woodard is bringing some tenor giants to the Saville Theatre (Justo Almario and Charles Owens) for a terrific night of music. If you are a current and valid Jazz 88 member you can reserve your tickets in the Speakeasy. If you need to purchase tickets please call 619-388-3743. As always, print the parking pass for your car. READ ON for Jazz Live ENTIRE CONCERT AUDIO, Pics, More...

Lower Left Trio San Diego Sessions Live Debut

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:June 24, 2016

A packed house enjoyed San Diego's Lower Left Trio performance on Jazz 88.3's San Diego Sessions Live airing Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 8pm PT! Jazz 88.3 host Barry Farrar (Percussive Profiles, Thurs 10pm-Midnight PT; 'Round Midnight, Tues-Sat Midnight-2am PT) is the drummer and founder of Lower Left, with pianist Mikan Vlatkovich, and bassist Antar Martin rounding out the trio, captured live in San Diego. Click the LISTEN LIVE button or link to popup the browser player...so easy to LISTEN NOW! 

LISTEN LIVELISTEN LIVE to Jazz 88.3 and San Diego Sessions Live Sunday 8:00pm PT (Click To PopUp Listen Live Browser. Other Listen Live Methods…)

Lower Left on Jazz 88.3 San Diego Sessions Live Sunday June 26 2016



We Thank You!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:June 20, 2016

Our June Membership Drive was a tremendous success. We heard from old members who re-joined the family and welcomed in a slew of new members. The station can only do what we do because of YOUR SUPPORT, so thank you. On behalf of the entire staff, we wish you a great summer and look forward to the many years of music ahead. Check out the poll results that we conducted during the drive for the favorite artist(s). 

Top Jazz Artist Poll From Spring 2016 Campaign Donors

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:June 20, 2016

Jazz fans in San Diego and across the world showed their support for Live, Human-Programmed and Presented, Jazz and Blues Radio at KSDS San Diego's Jazz 88.3 with their financial support during our 2016 Spring Membership Campaign AND by telling us their favorite Jazz and Blues Artists. Here is the top 10 artists as indicated by new donors and members during the campaign. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Top 10 Artist Poll - Jazz 88.3 2016 Spring Membership Campaign

01.  John Coltrane
 
02.  Dave Brubeck 
 
03.  Bill Evans       
 
04.  Billie Holiday 
 
05.  Louis Armstrong     
 
06.  Count Basie    
 
07.  Frank Sinatra
 
08.  Duke Ellington       
 
09.  Sarah Vaughan       
 
10.  Stan Getz 

San Diego Jazz Artist's New Releases Grow In 2016

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:June 11, 2016

San Diego Jazz Artists are hard at work creating new releases for 2016 and beyond! The San Diego Jazz Journalism community is on the case, writing reviews and getting interviews. #SDJazz fans are talking about it on Blogs and Social Media sites like SoundDiego and hearing the music and voices on shows like Jazz 88.3's Jazz Live San Diego, Afternoon Jazz, with more shows and interviews on-demand in the Jazz 88 Speakeasy

One of the esteemed Jazz Journalists in San Diego, Robert Bush, has promised more reviews of new work from artists like "... Ian Tordella, Rob Thorsen, Danny Green, Butch Lacy +Mark Dresser, Peter Kuhn, Nathan Hubbard just off the top of my head", so looking forward to that! The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Troubador, SD Free Press, and more are publishing all the time!

Lori Bell's "Brooklyn Dreaming" gets us started...more to come, we promise!

Lori Bell Brooklyn Dreamin San Diego Jazz Artist New Releases

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE for reviews, interviews, and comments...

Al Di Meola at the Music Box 2016

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:June 8, 2016

Al Di Meola will hit the Music Box Stage on Wednesday, June 15th at 8PM. A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others. This is going to be one epic concert! Please Note: This event is 21+. Click here for more information, or to purchase tickets!

Home Expressions' Grand Opening!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:June 8, 2016

Jackson Design and Remodeling has a new extension to their brand: a 9,000 sq. ft. selection center called Home Expressions! The grand opening will be Saturday, June 18th from 12-4PM and will be one to remember because you'll have the chance to not only explore Home Expressions, but you'll also have the chance to meet Jeff Lewis, star of Bravo’s “Flipping Out,” and enjoy music by Gilbert Castellanos! You can also enjoy food, a champagne toast, and mingle with your San Diego friends and neighbors. Home Expressions is located at 8135 Ronson Rd., San Diego, CA 92111 (right next door to Jackson Design and Remodeling). RSVP is required--click here to do so! It's going to be an inspiring and lively open house you truly won't want to miss!