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Holiday Jazz Live- December 9th

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Posted on:November 19, 2019

Our SOLD OUT Holiday Jazz Live is happening Monday, Monday, December 9th and it will feature vocalist James Tormé. He is the son of the late legend Mel Tormé and will be bringing a swinging band to the Saville stage. The evening will be billed as "Tormé for the Holidays." Please pick up your tickets no later than 7:30pm as they will be released to the public after that time. The show is SOLD OUT but unclaimed tickets can be picked up at 7:30pm the night of the show. Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.). If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!

In Honor of Veterans Day

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Posted on:November 7, 2019

Tune in to KSDS TODAY on Veterans Day as we pay tribute to all the military men and women who have served our country. The day will feature rare and exclusive audio of past Armed Forces Radio Network broadcasts and many more surprises. All day today, a special Veterans Day radio salute only on KSDS. Veterans, thank you for your service.   

Second Annual Sinatra-themed Fundraising Dinner

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Posted on:October 29, 2019

We hope to be seeing you TONIGHT for our second annual evening with musicians and close associates of Frank Sinatra. This year we welcome Saxophonist Gene Cipriano. “Cip,” as he is affectionately called, is a legendary reedman and one of Hollywood’s most recorded musicians. In addition to his time with Sinatra, his impressive career includes recordings with Henry Mancini, Natalie Cole, Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney, and Miles Davis.  YOU will have a chance to hear his stories (and ask questions) about the one and only, Frank Sinatra. Your $88.30 ticket to this KSDS fundraising event includes a three-course dinner for 2 at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Downtown San Diego (doors open at 6pm- dinner at 7pm) plus, you will receive a one-year Jazz 88 membership. Single Tickets are available. Call now to make your last minute reservation- 619-388-3301 or e-mail us at info@jazz88.org. Hurry, there are only a few seats remaining.

JAZZ LIVE HIATUS (for November)

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Posted on:October 29, 2019

Jazz Live will be taking a hiatus in November. There will be NO Jazz Live this month. However, we hope to see you for our Holiday Jazz Live on December 9th. Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks of who will be performing. 

Art Blakey Celebration and a Dual Film Presentation

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Posted on:October 9, 2019

Tune in ALL DAY TODAY, as we celebrate Art Blakey’s 100th birthday. KSDS is featuring Art Blakey and Jazz Messenger Alumni exclusively up until 6pm. Special giveaways, interviews and of course, music, relating to Art Blakey and his Messengers throughout the years will be played all day long. TONIGHT we have a live Blakey celebration at the Saville with a film showing at 730PM. The film will also celebrate 80 Years of Blue Note Records. The presentation will be given by Station Manager, Ken Poston and will feature rare film clips including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, Sonny Rollins, Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd, Benny Golson, Cannonball Adderley, James Moody, J.J. Johnson and more. It is open to the public and NO parking permit is required (Lot 8). We will see there!

Camarada 2019-2020 Season

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Posted on:October 7, 2019

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!

Bela Fleck at Balboa Theatre

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Posted on:October 7, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support La Jolla Music Society as they present Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain, Wednesday, October 16th (8PM) at Balboa Theatre. The leading virtuosos on their respective instruments, Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer move with ease within the spheres of classical, bluegrass, jazz, and world music. The genre-blending super group fuses world-class banjo, tabla, and double bass to create an original and unforgettable music experience.For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here

Art San Diego!

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Posted on:October 5, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support Art San Diego again this year, happening October 10th-13th at the San Diego Convention Center. Explore an amazing array of contemporary and modern art at Art San Diego, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center located along the beautiful waterfront setting of San Diego Bay. Entering its second decade this fall, Art San Diego is unique in bringing exceptional artwork from local, national, and international galleries together alongside outstanding show programming, live entertainment, and other exclusive events. Returning for 2019 is the [SOLO] Project, a special section featuring a curated selection of leading independent artists, and the Access to Art program, including IMPACT Night, an exclusive VIP preview reception that benefits our local nonprofit partners. For more information, click here!

Jazz Live- Vocalist Tierney Sutton and her band

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Posted on:October 3, 2019

Jazz Live is happening TONIGHT and it will feature the return of vocalist Tierney Sutton (and her band) to the Saville stage. Please pick up your tickets no later than 7:30pm as they will be released to the public after that time. You need to be a valid Jazz 88 member to go to this concert. You can make your reservations in the SpeakeasyAny questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.) and now Solana Beach for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!

Jazz @ the Jacobs, 2019-2020

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Posted on:October 1, 2019

Jazz 88.3 has once again partnered with the San Diego Symphony for their highly-anticipated 2019-2020 Jazz @ the Jacobs concert series! Unfortuntely, the series has CANCELLED the event Fandango at the Wall: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra for this Saturday and has been postponed until May 30th. Any more postponement information can be found here!