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Jazz 88.3 is bringing " The Wrecking Crew" to the Saville Theater for ( 2) shows on Saturday, July 20. The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at a group of studio musicians in 1960s Los Angeles who played with some of the most influential and talented musicians to date; everybody from the Beach Boys and Frank Sinatra, to Lalo Schifrin and Nat King Cole. And if the names Tommy Tedesco, Hal Blaine, or Carol Kaye also ring a bell, then this is a film you MUST see! It's also a chance for you to support your favorite Jazz Station, too, as a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Jazz 88.3! Also, Jazz 88.3 Members get a discount (just use " Miles" as the promo code). Click here for tickets!
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Join Jazz 88.3 Sunday, August 11th at Driscoll Wharf in Point Loma ( 4-7:30PM) for our 2nd Annual " Loving Local Music & Local Food" fundraiser! It's your chance to show your support for Jazz 88.3's educational programs while also enjoying an intimate, waterfront dinner party full of sustainable and elegant food, music and drinks - all graciously donated and prepared by some of the most talented and creative musicians and chef's San Diego has to offer. So consider this your official "Save the Date" and plan to join us as we raise our forks to a locally-inspired good time! For ticket information, click here! |
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Join us THIS Thursday for the Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour with the Jaime Valle Jazz Trio at the Inn at the Park in Hillcrest (5th & Spruce) from 5PM to 7:30PM. There's a $5 cover charge, and you MUST be 21+ to attend, but you need not be a Jazz 88.3 Member. The rhythm sections consists of Bob Magnusson on bass and Richard Sellers on drums. We'll see you there! |
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Roberta Donnay and the Prohibition Mob Band play our next Jazz Live on Tuesday, June 25. She's an award winning songbird and the band are some mugs that mean business. Donnay has a new disc called "A Little Sugar," and the band...are some mugs that mean business! All ages welcome to Jazz Live, and Jazz 88.3 Members can reserve tickets at 619-388-3037. Remember the new parking structure at 15th & Broadway and the parking permit that goes with it.
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Jazz 88.3 is proud to partner with The Westgate Hotel again this year for our “ Summertime Jazz Night Rooftop Concert Series.” Join us Friday, JULY 5TH from 5-8PM for an evening full of live music from the B-3 Four, delicious appetizers, and happy hour-priced adult beverages. There's a $10 cover charge and you must be 21+ to enter. There's also $5 Valet Parking for your convenience. What better way to celebrate Summer than on the rooftop of one of San Diego's finest hotels! |
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Donate your used vehicle to Jazz 88.3 because it's the best result from a kind act. Seriously, you can donate a vehicle almost anywhere. Donate your car to Jazz 88.3 and we will be truly and unquestionably grateful and appreciative. 1-888-JAZZ-CAR. It's easy, quick, and you support Jazz 88.3.
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Walk your 47 miles of barbed wire, wear your cobra snake necktie...to our new Blues Jam happening every Thursday in Little Italy. The Blues 88.3 Jam will be hosted by the so mellow J. Otis Williams and headlined by the renowned guitar slinger Mark Augustin. Musicians are invited to jam. Go to Busalacchi's Spaghetteria, 1953 India St. and get into the scene from 7-10pm. It's FREE and family-friendly. The wire, the tie, it's a blues thing, baby. |
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Join us EVERY SUNDAY night from 6-10PM for our " Jazz Jam," featuring Mark Augustin, Bruce Cameron, Tommy Gannon, and our own, Jeff Dalrymple. It happens every Sunday night at Busalacchi's Spaghetteria, 1953 India Street, in the heart of Little Italy. What better way to cap of your weekend than with live Jazz?! We'll see you there! ( All-ages welcome) |
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Jazz 88.3 is proud to support the House of Blues Summer Jazz Workshop in partnership with the Francis Parker School. The 3rd annual jazz workshop is open to middle and high school students and will be held at Francis Parker School from July 15 through August 3rd. The program includes lessons in performance, improvisation, theory and music history with the students performing live at San Diego's House of Blues. It is open to beginning, intermediate and advanced jazz students. |
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Jazz 88.3 is pleased to support Mainly Mozart's Evolution Concert Series, celebrating today's musical innovators! The series concludes THIS Wednesday, at The Abbey in Hillcrest (5th & Nutmeg) at 7:30PM with " World Dances and Musical Movements." For ticket information, click here!
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