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- Annotated Playlist for Jazz In The Night Wednesday, March 11, 2020
- San Diego Jazz and Blues Calendar Highlights for Wednesday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 17, 2020
- Jazz and Blues Birthdays and On This Day Milestones, March 11 through March 17
- Previous Jazz in the Night Wednesday Shows - Replay / Blog / Links
Annotated Playlist for Jazz In The Night Wednesday March 11 2020
Hour 1
0:00 AM Duke Ellington “The Shepherd” — Bigbands Live: Duke Ellington Orchestra
Mercer Ellington [Band Leader] [Trumpet] 03/11/1919 Washington D.C. 1996
“During the ASCAP strike of the early '40s when Duke was desperate for new material, Mercer wrote several notable songs, including "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Jumpin' Punkins," "Moon Mist," and "Blue Serge," [Mercer Ellington, Artist Biography by Scott Yanow]
“Mercer was always eager to win his father's affection, and he quickly discovered that music was the way to his father's heart: if Duke were expected home at 4, Mercer would sit down at the piano at 10 minutes to 4 and begin playing, in hopes that his father would stop and listen.” [Life As Ellington's Son Was Mostly 'Mood Indigo', Michiko Kakutani, 1981, New York Times Archive]
BREAK (After Tune 1): Hour 1 Intro, Blog Post and Social Media Promo
0:11 AM Jeremy Pelt “Little Girl Blue” — The Art Of Intimacy, Vol 1
"...he shifts gears yet again, settling into a drummerless trio format on a warmly attenuated set of ballads. The album is stark contrast to his ambitious 2019 effort, The Artist, which found him drawing inspiration from the sculptures of Auguste Rodin. Where that album showcased his ear for harmonically expansive post-bop in the vein of Woody Shaw, here he strips his approach down to the essentials." [The Art of Intimacy, Vol. 1 - Jeremy Pelt, Matt Collar, AllMusic]
BREAK: Follow Your Dreams at San Diego Continuing Education SDCE.edu
0:23 AM Melissa Aldana_Crash Trio “New Points” — Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio
IN CONCERT - Jazz - 7:30 PM - Melissa Aldana: Visions for Frida Kahlo — Scripps Research Institute DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
BOTTOM OF THE HOUR ID: Justo Almario! So perfect between Melissa Aldana and Arturo O’Farrill Latin Jazz Orchestra!
0:29 AM Arturo O'Farrill, The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Vijay Iyer “The Mad Hatter” — The Offense Of The Drum
IN CONCERT Jazz @ the Jacobs, 2019-2020 - Jazz 88.3 has once again partnered with the San Diego Symphony for their highly-anticipated 2019-2020 Jazz @ the Jacobs concert series! The series continues with Fandango at the Wall: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Lating Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, March 14th (8PM) at Copley Symphony Hall. Continuing the tradition of cross-cultural exploration pioneered by his famous bandleader father (the late “Chico” O’Farrill), modern Afro-Cuban jazz master Arturo O’Farrill is on a mission to strengthen the bridge of musical solidarity spanning across Cuba, the U.S. and his native Mexico. Come early for a pre-concert performance presented onstage at 7pm by students from the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!
BREAK: San Diego Jazz and Blues Calendar Highlights for Wednesday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 17
0:45 AM Rob Thorsen Trio “Giant Steps” — Live!
IN CONCERT Thursday, March 12 - Rob Thorsen - Mission Bay Preservationists- JFG 2020 Concert Series - The Mission Bay Preservationists, from Mission Bay High School, are known as one of the finest traditional youth jazz bands in the country and have played prestigious gigs like Preservation Hall, WWOZ Radio, The Old U.S. Mint Performance Hall in New Orleans, The House of Blues and here at the KSDS, Jazz 88.3 studios. Beginning in February they are resuming their The Japanese Friendship Concert Series which will take place at Balboa Park's Japanese Friendship Garden and is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month February-April (1st and 3rd Thursday in May). All monies raised will go towards supporting the music progam at Mission Bay High School. Click here to support them!
IN CONCERT Friday, March 13Jazz - 8:00 PM - Matt Hall Quintet Presents “FOR ART’S SAKE: A Tribute to Bill Watrous & Art Pepper” featuring Charlie Arbelaez, Mikan Zlatkovich, Rob Thorsen, and Duncan Moore — Dizzy's DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
IN CONCERT Saturday, March 14 - Jazz - 8:00 PM - Steph Johnson / Rob Thorsen and special guests — Westgate Hotel DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
BREAK (Before Last Tune of Hour): Coming Up In Hour 2, Blog and Social Media Promo
0:53 AM Joey Alexander “Inner Urge” — Warna
NEW RELEASE “This album will get plenty of hype; Alexander’s age and seemingly instant cred guarantee nothing less. I was pleasantly surprised, though, by the richness in restraint and the intuitive mastery of space and silence—from everyone.” [Joey Alexander: Warna (Verve), Andrew Hamlin, Jazz Times]
Hour 2
1:01 AM Bobby McFerrin “Sightless Bird” — Bobby McFerrin
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wednesday, March 11 - Bobby McFerrin 03/11/1950 Vocalist NYC, NY
“My pursuit of music has always been about freedom and joy, finding inspiration in the folk traditions of every continent, composed music like Bach or Ives or James Brown or Bernstein, plus every sound I’ve ever heard or imagined.” [Bobby McFerrin, 2020 NEA Jazz Master]
BREAK (After Tune 1): Hour 2 Intro, Hour 1 Final Tune, Blog Post and Social Media Promo
1:10 AM Charlie Arbelaez “Along Came Betty” — Charlie Arbelaez
IN CONCERT Friday, March 13 - Jazz - 8:00 PM - Matt Hall Quintet Presents “FOR ART’S SAKE: A Tribute to Bill Watrous & Art Pepper” featuring Charlie Arbelaez, Mikan Zlatkovich, Rob Thorsen, and Duncan Moore — Dizzy's DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
1:17 AM Julie London “Blues In The Night” — About The Blues
“When considering the breadth of her career, it's somewhat surprising that she was also noted as an introverted and very private person. But, when viewing the list of artistic endeavors and her success in each of them, Julie London's legacy speaks for itself.” [Julie London- KSDS Presents The All-Time Top Listener-Favorite Female Vocalists]
BREAK: Ella and Mel - The Know How To Talk About Jazz - We Need You To Talk About Jazz And Support Jazz! BECOME A MEMBER! at Jazz88.org
1:25 AM Fred Hersch “Haunted Heart” — Live At Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 31
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center is presenting "Fred Hersch: A Solo Piano Concert in Memory of Loraine Stern," Monday, April 13th at 7:30PM at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre. A select member of jazz’s piano pantheon, Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the music’s course over more than three decades. A solo performance by Hersch is an elegant, pensive and playful invitation to explore the possibilities of both the instrument and the song. Tickets can be purchased here.
BOTTOM OF THE HOUR ID: Staci Griesbach! Last Night’s Jazz Live San Diego Performer! “My Patsy Cline Songbook”
1:34 AM Jim Snidero “Han” — Project-K
NEW RELEASE “...breaks preconceptions, presenting a totally new facet in the way he composes and arranges. Inspired by the culture, philosophy and history of South Korea, this new music adds an unprecedented contemporary vibe to his music, capable of surprising and enchanting.” [Jim Snidero - Project-k, Jazz Trail]
BREAK: Jazz and Blues Birthdays and On This Day Milestones, March 11 through March 17
Jazz In The Night (Wednesday) on Jazz 88.3 KSDS FM San Diego, Worldwide at Jazz88.org
Air - Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Midnight to 2 AM PT
Airs After: Late Evening Jazz (Tuesday) with Tony McGee
Airs Before: All Night Jazz with Larry Murray
Upcoming Week - Wednesday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Next Jazz In The Night (Wednesday) Show: Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Midnight to 2 AM PT
San Diego Jazz and Blues Calendar Highlights for Wednesday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Women's History Month 2020 - March is Women's History Month and KSDS-FM is celebrating by shining the spotlight on listener's favorite female vocalists. Listen every weekday throughout the month to hear daily musical features with some of the greatest singers in Jazz history, counting down to your number one favorite. For details about each singer go to the KSDS Blog to learn more.
Wednesday, March 11
Hammond Organ Trio Residency - 8:00 PM - Douglas Kvandal / Ed Kornhauser Organ Trios - 2nd Wednesdays — Rosie O'Grady's DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Jazz - 7:30 PM - Melissa Aldana: Visions for Frida Kahlo — Scripps Research Institute DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Thursday, March 12
Rob Thorsen - Mission Bay Preservationists- JFG 2020 Concert Series - The Mission Bay Preservationists, from Mission Bay High School, are known as one of the finest traditional youth jazz bands in the country and have played prestigious gigs like Preservation Hall, WWOZ Radio, The Old U.S. Mint Performance Hall in New Orleans, The House of Blues and here at the KSDS, Jazz 88.3 studios. Beginning in February they are resuming their The Japanese Friendship Concert Series which will take place at Balboa Park's Japanese Friendship Garden and is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month February-April (1st and 3rd Thursday in May). All monies raised will go towards supporting the music progam at Mission Bay High School. Click here to support them!
San Diego Latino Film Festival 2020 - The San Diego Latino Film Festival returns to AMC Fashion Valley for its 27th edition March 12-22nd.
Jazz - 8:00 PM - Blind Lady Ale House Jazz Series hosted by Robert Dove — Blind Lady Ale House DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Solo Jazz Guitar - 5:30 PM - Jon Walters — Lodge Torrey Pines DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Friday, March 13
Blues / Funk - 7:30 PM - Robin Henkel Band w Horns! — Proud Mary's DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Jazz - 8:00 PM - Matt Hall Quintet Presents “FOR ART’S SAKE: A Tribute to Bill Watrous & Art Pepper” featuring Charlie Arbelaez, Mikan Zlatkovich, Rob Thorsen, and Duncan Moore — Dizzy's DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Saturday, March 14
Jazz @ the Jacobs, 2019-2020 - Jazz 88.3 has once again partnered with the San Diego Symphony for their highly-anticipated 2019-2020 Jazz @ the Jacobs concert series! The series continues with Fandango at the Wall: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Lating Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, March 14th (8PM) at Copley Symphony Hall. Continuing the tradition of cross-cultural exploration pioneered by his famous bandleader father (the late “Chico” O’Farrill), modern Afro-Cuban jazz master Arturo O’Farrill is on a mission to strengthen the bridge of musical solidarity spanning across Cuba, the U.S. and his native Mexico. Come early for a pre-concert performance presented onstage at 7pm by students from the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!
Blues / Funk - 5:00 PM - Mardi Gras Cruise — Bahia Hotel DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Jazz - 8:00 PM - Steph Johnson / Rob Thorsen and special guests — Westgate Hotel DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Sunday, March 15
Pianist Joshua White Trio with Alex Boneham and Tyler Kreutel - The Sunday Sessions at the Handlery Hotel San Diego - Mark your calendars for every Sunday 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 Sunday from 4:30-6:30PM.
Big Band Jazz - 1:00 PM - High Society Jazz Band — Tio Leo's DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Monday, March 16
Tuesday, March 17
Acoustic - 6:00 PM - The Gregory Page St. Patrick's Day Show — Coomber Craft Wine DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Afro-Cuban Jazz - 9:30 PM - San Diego Latin Jazz Collective — Prohibition DEETS>Jazz88.org/calendar
Future Events
San Diego Latino Film Festival 2020 - The San Diego Latino Film Festival returns to AMC Fashion Valley for its 27th edition March 12-22nd. This celebration of Latino culture includes premieres of award winnings films featuring Gael García Bernal, Ricardo Darín, and Diego Maradona, celebrities, live music, parties, and the Sabor Latino Food Beer and Wine Festival. Discover the world through a Latino lens! Buy your passes today at sdlatinofilm.com or call 619-230-1938.
Mission Bay Preservationists- JFG 2020 Concert Series - The Mission Bay Preservationists, from Mission Bay High School, are known as one of the finest traditional youth jazz bands in the country and have played prestigious gigs like Preservation Hall, WWOZ Radio, The Old U.S. Mint Performance Hall in New Orleans, The House of Blues and here at the KSDS, Jazz 88.3 studios. Beginning in February they are resuming their The Japanese Friendship Concert Series which will take place at Balboa Park's Japanese Friendship Garden and is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month February-April (1st and 3rd Thursday in May). All monies raised will go towards supporting the music progam at Mission Bay High School. Click here to support them!
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center is presenting "Fred Hersch: A Solo Piano Concert in Memory of Loraine Stern," Monday, April 13th at 7:30PM at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre. A select member of jazz’s piano pantheon, Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the music’s course over more than three decades. A solo performance by Hersch is an elegant, pensive and playful invitation to explore the possibilities of both the instrument and the song. Tickets can be purchased here.
Camarada 2019-2020 Season - Jazz 88.3 has partnered again with Camarada for their 2019-2020 season! The season continues with Gold Rush, April 16 (6:30PM). It's REMIXX @ Bread & Salt in the heart of Barrio Logan (1955 Julian Ave). Be ready to be suprised and delighted – pure gold vibes: Music that is classical to country and a dash of disco, flute, trumpet, violin, bass, guitar, drums. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!
Sunday Sessions at the Handlery Hotel San Diego - Mark your calendars for every Sunday 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 Sunday from 4:30-6:30PM. There's NO COVER CHARGE and parking is not only FREE, but it's bountiful! You can also enjoy a full bar in a warm listening environment while you're there! What better way to cap-off your weekend?!
Jazz and Blues Birthdays and On This Day Milestones, March 11 through March 17
Wednesday, March 11
Bobby McFerrin 03/11/1950 Vocalist NYC, NY
Mercer Ellington [Band Leader] [Trumpet] 03/11/1919 Washington D.C. 1996
Billie Holiday recorded her last session for Verve Records in 1959.
Thursday, March 12
Al Jarreau 03/12/1940 Vocalist Milwaukee, WI 2017
Hugh Lawson 03/12/1935 Pianist Detroit, MI 1997
The great Charlie Parker died in New York City in 1955. He was just 35 years old.
Friday, March 13
Stephen Scott 03/13/1969 Pianist Queens, NY
Roy Haynes 03/13/1926 Drummer Roxbury, MA
Ella Fitzgerald cuts the "Irving Berlin Songbook" for her first session with Verve Records in 1958.
Saturday, March 14
Quincy Jones 03/14/1933 Composer / Bandleader Chicago, IL
Shirley Scott 03/14/1934 Organist Philadephia, PA 2002
Gunther Schuller's "Modern Jazz Dociety" was recorded for Verve Records in 1955.
Sunday, March 15
Charles Lloyd [Flute] [Saxophone] 03/15/1938 Memphis, TN
Joachim Kühn [Piano] 03/15/1944 Leipzig, Germany
"Prez" Lester Young died on this day in New York City in 1959. He was just 50 years old.
Monday, March 16
Tommy Flanagan 03/16/1930 Pianist Detroit, MI 2001
Brian Torff 03/16/1954 Bassist Hinsdale, IL
The Stan Kenton orchestra recorded "I Feel Pretty" in 1961 in Hollywood.
Tuesday, March 17
Jessica Williams [Piano] 03/17/1948 Baltimore, MD
Nat King Cole 03/17/1917 Vocalist Montgomery, AL 1965
