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San Diego Trolley Dances 2016

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:September 6, 2016

San Diego Dance Theater and Jean Isaacs present the 18th Annual "Trolley Dances," happening October 1st and 2nd! It’s your opportunity to see dances created for Barrio Logan, Downtown San Diego, and East Village. Trolley Dances brings original site-specific dances to the MTS Blue Line starting in the historic Barrio Logan and winding through the heart of San Diego ending at Fault Line Park, all led by trained tour guides. A stellar team of choreographers are on board to create new work that is sure to delight and engage! To purchase tickets, or for more information, click here!
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La Jolla Music Society Jazz Concert Series 2017

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:September 6, 2016

Jazz 88.3 is so proud to support La Jolla Music Society's 2017 season! This year, they're bringing some of the very best to Balboa Theater!Up Next: The Branford Marsalis Quartet, with special guest Kurt Elling February 10th. This upcoming concert is one for the books, so be sure to mark your calendars! To purchase tickets and/or to become a member of LJMS, simply click here! ARTIST VIDEOS / SHOW DETAILS...

The Jazz 88 Round Up With Vince Outlaw - September 4 2016

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Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:September 4, 2016

The Jazz 88 Round Up has Vince Outlaw sitting in for Michael Rovatsos and we've got everything Jazz 88 that you can imagine! Tune in Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 7:30 to 8 pm PT for KSDS Jazz 88.3 Radio Station and San Diego Jazz News and Tunes including the What's On-The-Air at Jazz 88 This Week, Jazz 88.3 San Diego Jazz and Blues Calendar Preview (Jazz88.org/calendar), Jazz88.org Station News and Blog Review, and Special News Segments. Facebook Event - Jazz 88 Round Up - Interested OR Go - Get In-Show Updates!

MORE ON TONIGHT'S SHOW...

Saturday Night Fish Fry Live at Smokey's Lake Wohlford Cafe with Big Jay McNeely

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:September 2, 2016

Jazz 88.3 presents our first ever "Saturday Night Fish Fry"with Big Jay McNeely, TONIGHT at 7PM at Smokey's Lake Wohlford Cafe in Escondido! THERE'S STILL A FEW TICKETS LEFT(!), so, hurry! Tickets are only $60 (each) and includes all you can eat catfish! So, be absolutely sure to mark your calendars because you certainly won't want to miss the Go! Go! Boy with his Tenor Sax and all-star jazz band! To purchase tickets, simply give us a call at: (619) 388-3743. We'll see you tonight! EVENTS VIDEO / PICTURES...

The Jazz 88 Round Up With Vince Outlaw - August 28 2016

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:August 28, 2016

The Jazz 88 Round Up has Vince Outlaw sitting in for Michael Rovatsos and we've got everything Jazz 88 that you can imagine! Tune in Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 7:30 to 8 pm PT for KSDS Jazz 88.3 Radio Station and San Diego Jazz News and Tunes including the What's On-The-Air at Jazz 88 This Week, Jazz 88.3 San Diego Jazz and Blues Calendar Preview (Jazz88.org/calendar), Jazz88.org Station News and Blog Review, and Special News Segments. Facebook Event - Jazz 88 Round Up - Interested OR Go - Get In-Show Updates!

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE FOR SHOW DETAILS...

Yardbird In Lotus Land - Charlie Parker's West Coast Jazz 1945-47 - Jazz Explorations with Ken Poston

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:August 26, 2016

Charlie "Bird" Parker came to the land of West Coast Jazz in 1945 with Dizzy Gillespie for an engagement at Billy Berg's on Vine St. in Hollywood and what followed included the founding of Dial Records, Bird's infamous Lover Man session, nervous breakdown, and stay at Camarillo State Hospital. Jazz Explorations (Saturday's 7-10am PT) host Ken Poston tells the story in "Yardbird in Lotus Land", Saturday, August 27, 2016, including it's San Diego connection Jim McVea, through very rare music and interview segments, including McVea's telling of his last minute call to play with Dizzy, Bird and Slim Galliard on the "Slim's Jam" sessions.
Yardbird In Lotus Land - Charlie Parker's West Coast Jazz 1945-47 - Jazz Explorations with Ken Poston - Saturday, August 27, 2016 7-10am PT

LISTEN AND READ ON FOR MORE ON "Yardbird In Lotus Land"...

Bobby Hutcherson Passes - His Impact on San Diego

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:August 21, 2016

Bobby Hutcherson passed away this past week on Monday, August 15, 2016. His impact to San Diego's Jazz Scene, including an appearance on our own Jazz Live San Diego back in the mid-2000's (and captured in a picture with our own J Otis Williams), was obvious in postings on social media among other places for expression. 

Here was the posting from San Diego bassist Rob Thorsen on his impact to his early days pursuing the Jazz Life...



SEE HOW OTHERS PAID TRIBUTE...

The Jazz 88 Round Up With Vince Outlaw - August 21 2016

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:August 21, 2016

The Jazz 88 Round Up has Vince Outlaw sitting in for Michael Rovatsos and we've got everything Jazz 88 that you can imagine! Tune in Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 7:30 to 8 pm PT for KSDS Jazz 88.3 Radio Station and San Diego Jazz News and Tunes including the What's On-The-Air at Jazz 88 This Week, Jazz 88.3 Jazz and Blues Calendar Preview (Jazz88.org/calendar), Jazz88.org Station News and Blog Review, and Special News Segments. Facebook Event - Jazz 88 Round Up - Interested OR Go - Get In-Show Updates!

READ ON FOR SHOW DETAILS....

San Diego Symphony Bayside Summer Concerts

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 15, 2016

The San Diego Symphony Presents: The Future of Jazz featuring Cecile McLorin Salvant &Jazz Guitar MastersThe 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...

The Jazz 88 Round Up With Vince Outlaw - August 14 2016

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:August 14, 2016

The Jazz 88 Round Up has Vince Outlaw sitting in for Michael Rovatsos and we've got everything Jazz 88 that you can imagine! Tune in Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 7:30 to 8 pm PT for KSDS Jazz 88.3 Radio Station and San Diego Jazz News and Tunes including the What's On-The-Air at Jazz 88 This Week, Jazz 88.3 Jazz and Blues Calendar Preview (Jazz88.org/calendar), Jazz88.org Station News and Blog Review, and Special News Segments.