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 Happy New Year to all our Jazz and Blues lovers! It was a great year of music. Music Director, Joe Kocherhans culled his list down to a mere 10. See below for his Top Ten selections. We hope you have a great and jazzy new year.
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| It's been another great year of music and we can't think of a better way to end it than with a live concert to welcome in the new year. Join us on TONIGHT at 8PM (pacific) for a special live program. Tim Pinch and Inside Jazz, in association with KSDS-FM presents "New Year's Eve Across America." It will feature some of the greatest jazz musicians around today including Bob McChesney, Doug Webb, Brandon Fields, Scott Whitfield Calbria Foti, Steve Hufsteter, Carl Saunders and other special guests. |
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| What a terrific way to kick off 2017's Jazz Live season. Acclaimed bassist and composer Mark Dresser will be here at City College TONIGHT at 8pm bringing a terrific quintet with him. Nicole Mitchell on flute, Michael Dessen on trombone, Kjell Nordesen on drums and San Diego's very own, Joshua White on piano. Mark will be featuring compositions off of his new release, "Sedimental You." If you are part of the general public and would like to purchase tickets you can all 619-388-3301. In any case, please use the parking pass if/when you arrive for the show. |
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| Kirk Hoffman was a drummer, a teacher, and loved by many. He passed away October 28, 2016. Many remembrances have been shared, but a Ceremony of Life Jam will be held Sunday the 20th from 4-8pm. Jazz 88.3 Blues Jam emcee J. Otis Williams will host the event at Proud Mary's, 5500 Kearny Mesa Rd, 92111. All are welcome. Quoting J Otis, "...Kirk could do it all...so bring it all." |
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| One of the most exciting piano and vocal duets in jazz returns to San Diego TONIGHT for our Jazz Live. Acclaimed pianist Geoffrey Keezer and vocalist Gillian Margot will be gracing the Saville Theatre stage alongside the Kate Hatmaker String Quartet for a performance you don't want to miss. The show is SOLD OUT but you may have a shot to get in by claiming a ticket after 7:30pm the night of the show (at the box office). When you arrive for the show please use the parking pass. |
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| Our Fall Membership Campaign has concluded! We want to thank EVERYONE who pledged during the drive. Whether you joined the family for the first time or renewed your commitment to KSDS, we value your support so much. If you didn't get a chance to make your pledge you still can. Please call Ken at 619-388-3301 or here's a link to take care of that now. Lastly, the Favorite Artist Poll winner is Frank Sinatra. Thank you all for making your voice heard...this is an all star lineup for sure! Your hosts will be playing this music through the day Monday and during the week as we celebrate this great pledge drive with you!
Top Ten Favorite Artist Poll for 2016 Fall Pledge Drive: 1- Frank Sinatra 2- Stan Getz 3- Dave Brubeck 4- Ella Fitzgerald 5- Wes Montgomery 6- Bill Evans 7- Thelonious Monk 8- Charlie Parker 9- Duke Ellington 10- Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Clifford Brown
Retired from the list: Miles Davis (winner- Fall 2015), John Coltrane (winner- Spring 2016) |
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Jazz 88.3 is so proud to support Jazz @ the Jacobs' 2016-2017 season! It's going to be another terrific year of music. To view the entire line-up, and /or to purchase tickets, simply click here! Read full article at: Jazz @ the Jacobs |
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| Jazz 88.3 is so proud to support Jazz @ the Jacobs' 2017 season! Up next: Pianist, Chucho Valdés. Considered the pre-eminent Cuban Jazz pianist in the world, Chucho Valdés is a towering figure who combines the sheer power of McCoy Tyner with the dexterity of Oscar Peterson and a rhythmic sensibility steeped in the intricacies of Afro-Cuban culture.The show takes place TONIGHT at 7:30PM. This is truly one show you won't want to miss! To view the entire line-up, and /or to purchase tickets, simply click here! |
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| Camarada's 2017 concludes with Cantos De Amor happening THIS Saturday, May 6th at 6:30PM at BREAD & SALT (1955 Julian Ave. San Diego, CA 92113). “Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.” ― Zelda Fitzgerald. Camarada’s selection of enduring love songs — Cantos de Amor — offers an overwhelmingly potent blend of rapture, hopeless suffering, tenderness, and unfulfilled passion, all in the name of love. You absolutely can't miss this show! Click here to purchase tickets! |
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| Bop-based guitarist Joshua Breakstone returns to the Saville Theatre at City College TONIGHT with a tremendous trio setting- Chris Connor-bass, Roy McCurdy-drums. Joshua has gained an international reputation for his sophistication and his fiery- and often witty- swinging style. You can see and hear that style in action at Jazz Live TONIGHT. If you are a valid Jazz 88 member you can reserve your tickets in the Speakeasy. If you wish to purchase tickets you can do so by calling 619-388-3743. Please use the parking pass when you arrive. |
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