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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!

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San Diego Symphony Bayside Summer Concerts

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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.

2016 JazzWeek Awards presented at JazzWeek Summit

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Lev Shamilov

Posted on:August 11, 2016

San Jose, Calif. – Awards in 11 categories were presented at a reception this evening at the 2016 JazzWeek Summit at Vyne Bistro in San Jose, Calif.

Station of the Year awards were presented in three categories. Among stations with 40 hours a week or more of jazz programming, KSDS, San Diego, was the winner. In the category of stations with fewer than 40 hours, KANU, Lawrence, Kansas, was the winner. Among internet or non-terrestrial stations or syndicators, the winner was Public Radio International (PRI) for its program Jazz After Hours.

Imperial Avenue Street Festival

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 5, 2016

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!
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Jazz in the Courtyard 2016

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 3, 2016

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.
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Jazz Live- Gordon Goodwin's Little Phat Band

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 2, 2016

Bandleader extraordinaire Gordon Goodwin comes to the Saville Theatre with his "little" Phat Band TONIGHT! It will have all the phatness just a little less. The Phatness includes Eric Marienthal- sax, Mike Rocha- trumpet, Andy Martin- trombone, Andrew Synowiec- guitar, Kevin Axt- bass, Ray Brinker- drums, Joey DeLeon- percussion and, of course, Gordon Goodwin- piano and tenor sax. It will be a Jazz Live you don't want to miss. We'll see you TONIGHT...oh, and don't forget that parking pass. NOTE: This show is SOLD OUT, but unclaimed tickets are available at he box office at 7:30pm the night of the show.

Summertime Jazz Night - Latin Style!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 25, 2016

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. 

Summertime Jazz Night - Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 25, 2016

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...

Jazz Live- Danny Green Trio Plus Strings!

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Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:July 19, 2016

Pianist and San Diego resident Danny Green returns to the Saville Theatre for another great Jazz Live, TONIGHT!!! Downbeat magazine wrote about Danny recently. "His pieces often flow, and there can be a natural, unforced quality to his writing." Come see and hear Danny as he brings his trusted trio: Justin Grinnell- bass and Julien Cantelm- drums along with a terrific string section (members of the SD Symphony) to Jazz Live. To reserve your tickets please go to the Speakeasy. If you have to purchase tickets please call 619-388-3743. When arriving please use the parking pass. LISTEN TO THE JAZZ LIVE AUDIO PREVIEW>