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From the KSDS Editorial Desk
On Wed., April 30, Jazz 88 will celebrate International Jazz Day 2025 by spinning selections illuminating the truly global reach of jazz. Matt Silver got a head start on the April 27 edition of “Breaking Jazz.”
Hello! This is Matt Silver. I host a new jazz release show on Sunday evenings called "Breaking Jazz," where, each week, I bring you the music and musicians of the moment — jazz as it’s being played today. This past Sunday evening, on "Breaking Jazz," I celebrated International Jazz Day 2025. I realize I was three days early to the party, but "Breaking Jazz" is but a humble weekly program; wait 'til next week, and, by then, the ship's way too far out of port.
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Moody with Dizzy Gillespie.
Today (Mar. 26, 2025) we celebrate the centennial birthday of James Moody. Moody, a prolific saxophonist and flutist with a career spanning eight decades, passed on here in San Diego in late 2010. He led an extraordinary life, and would've turned 100 years old today.
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*Pictured above: Trumpeter Riley Mulherkar. Photo by Zenith Richards.
By Matt Silver
As we approach Thanksgiving, I feel compelled to share my abundant gratitude for all the great new music that’s come out this past year, and especially this past six months since I began hosting Breaking Jazz (Sundays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. PT). In keeping with year-end traditions, this gratitude will take the form of a “best of” list. But this particular list is exciting because it will be starting a new tradition. Behold! The inaugural Breaking Jazz Best Albums of the Year!
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And While You're Here…
If you’re talking about the greatest jazz big bands ever assembled, the conversation is neither fully credible nor complete without including The Terry Gibbs Dream Band.
Killer charts by some of the greatest arrangers ever: Bill Holman, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn, Shorty Rogers, Lennie Neihaus, and Marty Paich. Drum-tight ensemble playing. Solos like smart bombs: devastatingly explosive and precisely controlled. And a propulsive yet economical rhythm section. Nothing superfluous. Burning hot, yet ALWAYS cool.
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Joy, Spring!
Warm weather’s back, flowers are in full bloom, and for the first time, we’re taking the entire season of Jazz Live outside. Do YOU have your tickets yet?
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Donate for details! your pre-owned vehicle to Jazz 88.3 because it's the best result from a kind act AND it is truly one of the most reliable revenue sources we have. Call 1-888- JAZZ-CAR (1-888-529-9227).
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Another way to join KSDS San Diego's Jazz 88.3 is with the listening stream. There's the KSDS APP. Please search 'KSDS Jazz' in your respective Google or Apple store.
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Today's Birthdays
Born on this day, May 1st…
- Shirley Horn (Vocals-Lead) was born in Washington, 1934–2005.
- James Newton (Flute) was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1953.
- Ira Sullivan (Flute, Trumpet, Saxophone) was born in Washington D.C. in 1931.
- Henderson Chambers (Trombone) was born in Alexandria, LA, 1908–1967.
- Hayes Alvis (Bass) was born in Chicago, IL, 1907–1972.
- Billy Byers (Trombone) was born in Los Angeles, CA, 1927–1996.
- Carlos Ward (Saxophone, Flute) was born in Ancon, Panama in 1940.
- Floyd Johnson (Tenor Saxophone) was born in Madison County, IL, 1922–1981.
- Jesse Price (Drums and Percussion) was born in Memphis, TN, 1909–1974.
- Ambrose Akinmusire (Trumpet) was born in Oakland, CA in 1982.
- Kevin Hays (Piano) was born in New York, NY in 1968.
On This Day
May 1st in Jazz History…
- Elliot Lawrence cuts his first commercial session for Columbia Records in 1946.
- Bud Powell recorded "A Night in Tunisia", "It Could Happen To You" and "Parisian Thoroughfare" in 1951 at WOR studios in New York City.
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