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Join Chris Spinger THIS FRIDAY at the Havana Grill for a live broadcast of Latin Grooves. There will be Cuban food, drink specials, music and dancing. Join members of the Jazz88 staff and be part of the program. The Havana Grill is located at 5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. just west of the 805 freeway. |
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October is Fall Fundraising Month for KSDS. Kicking off the month will be Cubana Be-Cubana Bop on October 3rd. The Jazz Live will celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by featuring the Afro-Music of Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo. Gilbert Castellanos will lead a big band to honor these great musicians. Speaking of Dizzy Gillespie, KSDS will celebrate Dizzy's centennial birth as well as Thelonious Monk's in October. Both of these modern jazz pioneers will be well represented on Jazz 88.3 in terms of music, interviews and live events during the Fall Membership Campaign, October 10th through the 22nd. To kick off the drive we will be honoring Thelonious Monk with a live concert by T he Joshua White trio (October 10th). To attend any of these fabulous concerts you must be a Jazz 88 member. You can take care of that by clicking here or you can contact Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301 or by emailing him at kenb@jazz88.org. It's Fall Fundraising Month the whole month of October which means plenty of live music and San Diego-themed music memorabilia. |
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Jazz Live will have a stellar show in October. The show is "Cubana Be-Cubana Bop- Celebrating the Afro-Music of Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo." Gilbert Castellanos will lead a Big Band for this concert at the Saville Theatre on Tuesday, October 3rd. We will also celebrate Hispanic Heritage month so it's a show not to be missed. If you are a current Jazz88 member you can reserve up to two free tickets in the Speakeasy. Call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301 to become a member. Thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. Remember, that good ole' parking pass and come hungry, because a delicious Food Truck will be on site!
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Jazz 88.3 is proud to support San Diego Theatres, as they present Al Di Meola, Friday, September 22nd at 8PM at Balboa Theatre, located in the heart of downtown. A bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner, and prolific composer, he has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating with some of the very best Jazz musicians to date. This is undeniably one show you simply won't want to miss! To purchase tickets, click here!
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Jazz 88.3 is proud to support the 36th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, happening Saturday, September 30th from 10am-10pm and Sunday, October 1st, from 10am-6pm in the heart of Normal Heights! The festival will feature 80 musical acts on six stages -- and to top it off, Jazz 88.3 will be broadcasting live during Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival! The event also features beer gardens and beer tastings, giant carnival rides, festival foods, 300 arts and crafts booths and much more! For more information, click here! We hope to see you there! |
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Did you know that SD City College has it's own student-run radio station and stream? It does! SDS Radio enables students to have their own radio show. Learn more about this great and unique opportunity by taking RTVF 131. To access the Radio and TV department at City College click here. |
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Ira B. Liss' Big Band Jazz Machine will perform at the Handlery Hotel's Terrace Garden Sunday, September 24th at 5PM. The hotel is located at 950 Hotel Circle North. Tickets for this all-ages show are $15 and can only be purchased here. Parking is $5 per car. See you there! |
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Many of you have contacted us about our mobile App and it's need for updating. We do sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and we are working on this matter. It is our hope to have it resolved soon. In the meantime, please bookmark this link on your phone/device. It is our direct mp3 stream URL address. Thank you for your understanding. |
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Mark your calendars for every Friday Jazz Happy Hour at the Handlery Hotel in the 950 Lounge! San Diego's world-renowned Jazz Flutist and Presenter Holly Hofmann brings in world class musicians every Friday from 5:30-7:30PM. There's NO COVER CHARGE and parking is not only FREE, but it's bountiful! You can also enjoy a full bar and happy hour menu prices while you're there! What better way to kick off your weekend?! 9/22- Guitarist/Vocalist Lorraine Castellanos with pianist Tony Tixier and bassist Dean Hulett, 9/29- SDSU Professor and Composer pianist Richard Thompson featuring bassist Mackenzie Leighton and drummer Charlie Weller. |
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The Blues Jam is in full-swing and happens every Wednesday night at Proud Mary's (located at the Ramada Inn: 5500 Kearny Mesa Road, 92111) from 6:30-9:30pm. Each week we feature special guests so dust off your instruments and plan to attend! 9/20- Lawrence Johnson, 9/27- The Derringers, 10/4- Robin Henkel, 10/11- Gilbert Ardilla, 10/18- Phil Diorio, 10/25- Lance Dieckmann. |
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Donate your used vehicle to Jazz 88.3 because it's the best result from a kind act! Also, you may get a TAX DEDUCTION (check with your tax accountant)! Seriously, you can donate a vehicle almost anywhere but if you donate your car to Jazz 88.3 we will be truly and unquestionably grateful and appreciative! Simply call 1-888-JAZZ-CAR (1-888-529-9227). It's easy, quick, and you'll be supporting your favorite Jazz and Blues radio station! Click here for details!
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