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The San Diego Symphony Presents: The Future of Jazz featuring Cecile McLorin Salvant &Jazz Guitar Masters! The Future of Jazz featuring Cecile McLorin Salvant is set to take place THIS Thursday at 7:30PM at the Embarcadero Marina Park South! Cécile McLorin Salvant - winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition - has inspired accolades from Wynton Marsalis and The New York Times, comparing her to Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. Jazz Guitar Masters, a stellar lineup of today’s hottest jazz guitarists (Peter Sprague, Russell Malone, Anthony Wilson) come together for one night’s worth of hot jams by the cool bayside, Thursday, August 25th at 7:30PM, also at the Embarcadero Marina Park South. These are (2) summer concerts you simply won't want to miss! MORE...

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The 3rd Annual Imperial Avenue Street Festival, featuring Grammy® Award-winner Poncho Sanchez is set to take place Saturday, August 27th from 12-9PM! Come celebrate the eclectic and unique Greater Logan Heights area on Imperial Avenue between 28th Street and 30th Street. Admission is FREE(!) to this all-ages event! While you're there you'll enjoy multiple stages with live local musicians and dancers, blocks of vendors, arts, and crafts and the best eats in the community. VIP Beer Experience is available for just $15. New this year is interactive Kid’s Zone and stage line-up. Entertainment lineup includes: Bill Magee Blues Band and Kamau Kenyatta, Grammy® Award-winning producer and arranger, pianist and soprano saxophonist. It's sure to be a great day, so be sure to mark your calendars!

First Presbyterian Church of San Diego's 6th Annual Jazz in the Courtyard is set to take place on Saturday August 13th (5-8PM) at First Presbyterian Church (320 Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101). The downtown church that is home to Jazz Vespers, is bringing in some of the biggest names on the jazz scene for the concert. Headlining this year's concert will be The Peter Sprague Trio. Internationally known and the 2015 recipient of The San Diego Music Awards lifetime achievement award, Peter Sprague is considered one of the most exciting guitarists on the scene today! Opening the show will be Archie Thompson & The ArchTones. Doors open at 5:00PM and there will also be food trucks present. Tickets are only $10.00 (click here to purchase now!), or you can purchase tickets at the door, at any Jazz Vespers service, or at the office of First Presbyterian Church of San Diego.

Jazz 88.3's annual Summertime Jazz Night Rooftop Concert Series returns to the stunning Westgate Hotel, Friday, September 2nd (6-9PM) with The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi, featuring Larry Vuckovich! Pianist Larry Vuckovich was Vince Guraldi’s only student and played in Vince’s two-piano group “Powder Keg”. This program features the Latin works of Vince Guaraldi performed by a stellar quintet including guitarist Josh Workman, who captures the excitement of Vince’s collaborations with Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete. The Quintet includes: Josh Workman on guitar and John Santos on percussion. While you're there, you'll not only enjoy live Jazz, but also an array of Latin-inspired fare and cocktails. In addition, Chris Springer, host of Jazz 88.3's Latin Grooves will be your host! So mark your calendars and plan to usher in summer with your favorite jazz and blues radio station! Please Note: Admission is $20 per person--cash only and you must be 21+ to attend. 

Jazz 88.3's annual Summertime Jazz Night Rooftop Concert Series returns to the stunning Westgate Hotel, TONIGHT (6-9PM) with The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi, featuring Larry Vuckovich! Pianist Larry Vuckovich was Vince Guraldi’s only student and played in Vince’s two-piano group “Powder Keg”. This program features the Latin works of Vince Guaraldi performed by a stellar quintet including guitarist Josh Workman, who captures the excitement of Vince’s collaborations with Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete. The Quintet includes: Josh Workman on guitar and John Santos on percussion. While you're there, you'll not only enjoy live Jazz, but also an array of Latin-inspired fare and cocktails. In addition, Chris Springer, host of Jazz 88.3's Latin Grooves will be your host! So mark your calendars and plan to usher in summer with your favorite jazz and blues radio station! Please Note: Admission is $20 per person--cash only and you must be 21+ to attend. MORE ON THE ARTIST AND SERIES...