Listen Live to Jazz 88.3 Using The Pop-Up Player...
 | LISTEN LIVE: Jazz In The Night Tuesday Morning, Midnight to 2 AM PT (Click To PopUp Listen Live Browser. Other Listen Live Methods…) |
Jazz 88.3 Speakeasy Replay of the December 12, 2017 Show
 | Jazz 88 Speakeasy Audio: Jazz In The Night Tuesday, December 12, 2017 (2:01:31, Click to Play and Continue Browsing) |
Annotated Playlist for Jazz In The Night Tuesday December 12, 2017
Hour 1
12/12/17 00:00 AM - Bob Dorough - Yule Be Boppin', Bluenote - Blue Note - Blue X-mas
BIRTHDAY (Tuesday) December 12 - Bob Dorough 12/12/1923 100 [Piano] [Vocals-Lead] Pianist/Vocalist Cherry Hill, AK
BREAK (After Tune 1): Hour 1 Intro, Blog Post and Social Media Promo
12/12/17 00:08 AM - Holly Hofmann - Take Note! - Capri Records - Winter Sleeves
IN CONCERT Sunday, December 17 - Camarada's 2017-2018 season is officially in full-swing! Up Next: "Let it Snow" happening Sunday, December 17th at Bread & Salt (6:30PM). Join Camarada as they celebrate the holidays in style at Bread & Salt in Barrio Logan. Enjoy a one of a kind art exhibit and festive music: Let it Snow, Winter Wonderland, Deck the Halls, and more! Performers include: Lillian Palmer, voice; Holly Hofmann and Beth Ross Buckley, flutes; Mike Wofford, piano; Jim Plank, vibes; Gunnar Biggs, bass; Duncan Moore, drums
12/12/17 00:14 AM - Bobby Watson & Horizon - Yule Struttin' - A Blue Note Christmas - Columbia - Vauncing Chimes
BREAK:
Jazz Live- Nutcracker Sweets - December 12, 2017 - Young Lions Jazz Conservatory hits with music 6 PM outside of the Saville, Silent Auction, Food, and 2 Nutcrackers by the KSDS Jazz Orchestra starting at 7 PM.
12/12/17 00:23 AM - Duke Ellington - Three Suites: The Nutcracker Suite - Columbia - Arabesque Cookie (Arabian Dance)
IN CONCERT Jazz Live- Nutcracker Sweets - The December 12 Jazz Live will be one for the ages as history will be made. First- it is the premiere of the KSDS Jazz Orchestra led by Gilbert Castellanos. Second- the night is being billed as "The Nutcracker Sweets: 2 Tasty Versions of the Nutcracker Suite (Duke Ellington and Shorty Roger's respective interpretations)."
12/12/17 00:28 AM - Shorty Rogers & Orchestra & The Giants - Short Stops - RCA - Infinity Promenade
BOTTOM OF THE HOUR ID - Mark Elf - BIRTHDAY - 12/13/1949 - [Guitar] - Queens, NY
12/12/17 00:32 AM - Houston Person - Rain or Shine - High Note Records - Soupbone
NEW RELEASE “... gently but unerringly his soulful tenor saxophone brings out their beauty, enhancing a melody with a few deft strokes. He can pick a good band, too, including in this case pianist Lafayette Harris, guitarist Rodney Jones and cornettist Warren Vaché.” [Houston Person: Rain or Shine review – soulful yet sparky, The Guardian]
BREAK: San Diego Jazz and Blues Calendar Highlights for Tuesday, December 12 through Monday, December 18
12/12/17 00:44 AM - Leonard Patton - Love, Life & Song - Leonards Tune
IN CONCERT Friday, December 15 - Jazz Happy Hour at The Handlery Hotel San Diego - Vocalist Leonard Patton with pianist Melonie Grinnell and bassist Marshall Hawkins
BREAK (Before Last Tune of Hour): Coming Up In Hour 2, Blog and Social Media Promo
12/12/17 00:52 AM - Keith Karns Big Band - An Eye On The Future - Summit Records - The Law of Contagion
NEW RELEASE “If this does indeed represent the future, it is one that jazz aficionados should welcome with eyes wide open.” [Jack Bowers, AllAboutJazz.com Review, Keith Karns Big Band: An Eye On The Future]
Hour 2
12/12/17 01:01 AM - Bill Evans - Alone - Midnight Mood
ON THIS DAY #OTD (Tuesday) December 12 - Bill Evans records "Alone" for Verve records in 1969.
BREAK (After Tune 1): Hour 2 Intro, Hour 1 Final Tune, Blog Post and Social Media Promo
12/12/17 01:09 AM - Dianne Reeves - More Mistletoe Magic - MusicMasters - The Christmas Waltz
IN CONCERT - Sunday, December 17 - Diane Reeves: "Christmas Time is Here" - Jazz 88.3 is proud to support La Jolla Music Society as they present: Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time is Here happening Sunday, December 17th at 8PM at Balboa Theatre! The pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world, Grammy® Award-winning singer Dianne Reeves rings in the holiday season with music from her celebrated album, Christmas Time Is Here. Renowned for her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, she melds her timeless grace, elegance, and charisma into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites such as “Little Drummer Boy”, “Carol of the Bells”, “Christmas Waltz”, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”, “Let It Snow” and many more. It's going to be one extraordinary show and one you won't want to miss! To purchase tickets, click here!
12/12/17 01:12 AM - Harold Land - Harold In The Land Of Jazz [Review AllMusic.com] - Fantasy Inc. - Delirium
BIRTHDAY (Monday) December 18 - Harold Land 12/18/1928 100 [Tenor Saxophone] Houston, TX 2001
BREAK: Wednesday, December 6 - Blues Jam - Guest Jammer: Janet Hammer. 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.
Versatile vocalist, worked last week’s Sunday Jazz Gospel show at Unity Center. Sings with Ira B Liss Big Band Jazz Machine
12/12/17 01:22 AM - Janet Hammer - Never Let Me Go - The Song Is You
IN CONCERT Wednesday, December 6 - Blues Jam - Guest Jammer
12/12/17 01:26 AM - Tony Williams - Native Heart - Blue Note - City Of Lights
BIRTHDAY (Tuesday) December 12 - Tony Williams 12/12/1945 100 [Drums and Percussion] Drummer Chicago, IL 1997
12/12/17 01:32 AM - Horace Silver - Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers - Blue Note Records - Doodlin'
ON THIS DAY #OTD (Wednesday) December 13 - Horace Silver recorded "Room 608", "Creepin", "Stop Time", and "Doodlin'" on Blue Note records in 1954.
BREAK: Jazz and Blues Birthdays and On This Day Milestones, December 12 through December 18
12/12/17 01:43 AM - John Abercrombie - Speak of the Devil - ECM - Early to Bed
BIRTHDAY (Saturday) December 1 - John Abercrombie 12/16/1944 100 [Guitar] Guitarist Port Chester, NY .
Passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017
12/12/17 01:53 AM - Eric Alexander - Song of No Regrets - High Note Records - Boom Zoom
NEW RELEASE “The result is often not so much sunny as scorching, with his quartet burning their way through such sultry staples as Mas Que Nada and Up, Up and Away.” [Jazz: Eric Alexander: Song of No Regrets/Houston Person: Rain or Shine, The Sunday Times]
San Diego Jazz and Blues Calendar Highlights for Tuesday, December 12 through Monday, December 18
Tuesday, December 12
Silent Auction for KSDS - 'Tis the season to be merry and to BID! Join us before Jazz Live begins on Tuesday, December 12 at 530pm for a great silent auction that is guaranteed to delight everyone on your gift giving list. The silent auction proceeds will benefit KSDS and the items up for auction include a Dane Coffee Roasters Gift Basket, A wine and dinner package from Cafe Bar Europa, Salsa dance lessons from Melomano Entertainment, a flower arrangement from Cal Pacific Orchids, dinner for 6 from Chef Hannas of The Carnitas Snack Shack, wine from Negociant Winery, a gift certificate from 10 Barrell Brewing Co. and an original 24 x 14 painting from artist DC Langer. And, there's a terrific Blue Note Cruise up for auction (worth 7K). Even though Jazz Live is SOLD OUT we hope you still come on down and enjoy the festivities- holiday music from the Young Lions begins at 6pm and there will be a food truck on site as well. See you there!
Jazz Live- Nutcracker Sweets - The December 12 Jazz Live will be one for the ages as history will be made. First- it is the premiere of the KSDS Jazz Orchestra led by Gilbert Castellanos. Second- the night is being billed as "The Nutcracker Sweets: 2 Tasty Versions of the Nutcracker Suite (Duke Ellington and Shorty Roger's respective interpretations)." The evening will start EARLY (6PM) with the Young Lions playing holiday music in and and outside the Saville Theatre all while you enjoy refreshments and participate in a KSDS silent auction. The actual start time for the music will be 7pm for this Jazz Live. The concert is for Jazz 88 members only. 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 food truck will be on site!
Wednesday, December 13
Wednesday, December 6 - Blues Jam - Guest Jammer: Janet Hammer. 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.
Versatile vocalist, worked last week’s Sunday Jazz Gospel show at Unity Center. Sings with Ira B Liss Big Band Jazz Machine
Thursday, December 14
Holiday CD Release Party - 7:00 PM - JazzKatz Orchestra feat. Whitney Shay — Queen Bee's • 3925 Ohio Street, San Diego, CA 92104
Friday, December 15
Jazz Happy Hour at The Handlery Hotel San Diego - Vocalist Leonard Patton with pianist Melonie Grinnell and bassist Marshall Hawkins
Saturday, December 16
“Jazz a la Lighthouse” series on the legendary Lighthouse Cafe and All-Stars celebrating the Howard Rumsey centenary on Jazz Explorations, Saturdays, 7 to 10 AM PT>Jazz88.org/jazzexplorations
Jazz - 4:30 PM - Jazz Vespers with Archie Thompson — First Presbyterian Church • 320 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
Sunday, December 17
Camarada's 2017-2018 season is officially in full-swing! Up Next: "Let it Snow" happening Sunday, December 17th at Bread & Salt (6:30PM). Join Camarada as they celebrate the holidays in style at Bread & Salt in Barrio Logan. Enjoy a one of a kind art exhibit and festive music: Let it Snow, Winter Wonderland, Deck the Halls, and more! Performers include: Lillian Palmer, voice; Holly Hofmann and Beth Ross Buckley, flutes; Mike Wofford, piano; Jim Plank, vibes; Gunnar Biggs, bass; Duncan Moore, drums
Diane Reeves: "Christmas Time is Here" - Jazz 88.3 is proud to support La Jolla Music Society as they present: Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time is Here happening Sunday, December 17th at 8PM at Balboa Theatre! The pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world, Grammy® Award-winning singer Dianne Reeves rings in the holiday season with music from her celebrated album, Christmas Time Is Here. Renowned for her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, she melds her timeless grace, elegance, and charisma into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites such as “Little Drummer Boy”, “Carol of the Bells”, “Christmas Waltz”, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”, “Let It Snow” and many more. It's going to be one extraordinary show and one you won't want to miss! To purchase tickets, click here!
Monday, December 18
Future Events
Athenaeum's 2017-2018 Season - Jazz 88.3 is so proud to support the Athenaeum's 2017-2018 season! Next Up: Mingus Dynasty: Tijuana Moods, happening Monday, January 22nd at TSRI at 7:30PM. Mingus Dynasty, composed of seven members of the Mingus Big Band, all leading jazz artists from New York City: Alex Sipiagin, trumpet; Wayne Escoffery, tenor sax; Brandon Wright, alto sax and flute; Ku-umba Frank Lacy, trombone & vocals; Theo Hill, piano; Boris Kozlov, bass; and Adam Cruz, drums. They come to Athenaeum Jazz to perform a rare revival of Charles Mingus’s celebrated 1957 album Tijuana Moods, documenting Mingus’s lively and compelling impressions of our neighboring city of Tijuana. A seminal figure in American music, Charles Mingus is considered alongside Duke Ellington as one of the most important composers in jazz history. For more information, or to purchase tickets, simply click here!
RALPH MOORE QUARTET FEBRUARY 9
DAVE KING TRIO FEBRUARY 15
BEN ALLISON & THINK FREE FEBRUARY 22
CLAUDIA VILLELA / KENNY WERNER MARCH 2
La Jolla Music Society’s 2017/2018 jazz concert series at the Balboa Theatre.
March 7, 2018 - Legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, a 14-time Grammy Award-winner, will perform March 7 (2018) as part of the It will be his first concert here since Hancock and fellow jazz keyboard giant Chick Corea’s joint performance at Copley Symphony Hall in early 2015.
April 28, 2018 - The series concludes with an April 28 (2018) concert by the Joey Alexander Trio, whose piano-playing leader is 13 and this year earned two Grammy Award nominations.
- Jazz 88.3 KSDS San Diego Jazz Club Caravan - Saturday, January 27
Jazz and Blues Birthdays and On This Day Milestones, December 12 through December 18
Tuesday, December 12
Frank Sinatra 12/12/1915 100 [Vocals-Lead] Vocalist Hoboken, NJ 1998
Tony Williams 12/12/1945 100 [Drums and Percussion] Drummer Chicago, IL 1997
Bob Dorough 12/12/1923 100 [Piano] [Vocals-Lead] Pianist/Vocalist Cherry Hill, AK
Bill Evans records "Alone" for Verve records in 1969.
Stan Getz cuts his first Verve session, "Stan Getz Plays" in 1952.
Wednesday, December 13
Mark Elf 12/13/1949 100 [Guitar] Queens, NY
Sonny Greer 12/13/1903 100 [Drums and Percussion] Drummer Long Branch, NJ 1982
Horace Silver recorded "Room 608", "Creepin", "Stop Time", and "Doodlin'" on Blue Note records in 1954.
Thursday, December 14
Clark Terry 12/14/1920 100 [Trumpet] Trumpeter St. Louis, MO 2015
Stanley Crouch 12/14/1945 100 [Drums and Percussion] Drummer Los Angeles, CA
Jimmy Lunceford's band records "Uptown Blues" for Vocalion records in New York City in 1939
Friday, December 15
Stan Kenton 12/15/1911 100 [Arranger] [Band Leader] [Piano] Bandleader/Pianist Wichita, KS 1979
Curtis Fuller 12/15/1934 100 [Trombone] Trombonist Detroit, MI
Curtis Fuller at Jazz Live San Diego 2010.09.21
Oscar Peterson records "Night Train". His first session for Verve records in 1962.
In 1949 in New York City, it was the official opening of Birdland.
Saturday, December 16
Sam Most 12/16/1930 100 [Flute] Flutist Atlantic City, NJ 2013
John Abercrombie 12/16/1944 100 [Guitar] Guitarist Port Chester, NY .
Passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Teddy Wilson's first Verve session "Intimate Listening" is recorded in 1952.
Sunday, December 17
Sy Oliver 12/17/1910 100 [Arranger] [Trumpet] [Vocals-Lead] Composer/Arranger Battle Creek, MI 1988
Walter Booker Jr. 12/17/1933 100 [Bass] Bassist Prairie View, TX 2006
Artie Shaw recorded "Concerto for Clarinet" on Bluebird records in 1940.
Monday, December 18
Harold Land 12/18/1928 100 [Tenor Saxophone] Houston, TX 2001
Wadada Leo Smith 12/18/1941 100 [Trumpet] Leland, MS
Bill Evans records his classic "Trio '64" for Verve records.
Benny Goodman recorded "Superman" on Columbia records in 1940.
