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[Concert Audio] Duke Ellington Birthday Concert With San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Jazz Ensemble

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:May 2, 2016

Duke Ellington's 117th birthday was celebrated with a special film presentation and a concert by the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) Jazz Ensemble on Friday, April 29, 2016 at San Diego City College's Saville Theater. The event was a special celebration as it was a final performance by the SDSCPA Jazz Ensemble as they prepare to represent San Diego as 1 of only 15 ensembles in North America to compete in the Essentially Ellington competition in New York City, May 5-7, 2016. 

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support SDSCPA and urges you to DONATE NOW to offset travels costs for this Next Generation of San Diego Jazz!

Enjoy the full concert audio from the Jazz 88 Speakeasy!

Duke Ellington Birthday Celebration Film Presentation and SDSCPA Concert

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE for more pictures from a fantastic events!

Jazz Live- Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Quartet!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:May 2, 2016

Jazz Live in May will be bringing a Grammy-nominated drummer, composer and producer to the Saville Theatre TONIGHT at 8pm. Gerry Gibbs is one of the hottest jazz artists around these days and Jazz 88.3 is thrilled to have him and his Thrasher Quartet (featuring Rob Hardt on flute/clarinet) to the Saville Theatre. This will be a special night because Gerry will be leading his band through Jazz interpretations of R&B classics. If you are a valid Jazz 88 member you can reserve your tickets in the Speakeasy. As always, use that parking pass.

[Interview] Jazz On Tap Benefit Features Best In San Diego Jazz

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:April 30, 2016

Some of the best of San Diego Jazz, including The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio, Euphoria Brass Band, and Gilbert Castellanos will be featured at Jazz On Tap, Saturday, April 30, 2016, a benefit for Water For People, a charity working to bring safe drinking water and sanitation to developing countries around the world. Matt Smith and Euphoria's Drew Miller (also host of Jazz 88.3's Second Line Parade, Saturday 7-8pm PT) dropped by Afternoon Jazz with Claudia on Friday, April 29, 2016 to chat about the event and the state of San Diego Jazz. LISTEN IN!

Matt Smith, Jazz 88.3 Afternoon Jazz Host Claudia Russell, Drew Miller Chat Up Jazz On Tap for San Diego Water For People

Jazz 88.3's Spring Membership Trip to Ireland!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 29, 2016

KSDS will be taking another great trip during our membership campaign. The June Membership Drive is HAPPENING NOW and it's offering a trip to Cork, Ireland to attend the Cork Jazz Festival in October. This is one of the world's major jazz festival and you can be there along side our esteemed Morning Jazz host, Gary Beck. If you would like details or even book the trip early (recommended) please call 619-388-3743. This will the trip of a lifetime and we want you to be there. Again, call 619-388-3743 for details AND if you would like to volunteer for the drive. KSDS is in need of volunteers for the morning and afternoon shifts. Please call 619-388-3743 to sign up or contact Jane (Volunteer Coordinator).

Monsieur Perine Concert 2016

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 28, 2016

Monsieur Perine will grace the Music Box stage TONIGHT at 8PM. This show is bound to be one of a kind, as Monsieur Perinés music is a unique blend of swing, alt, pop and Colombian rhythms. There's a reason this incredible group won a Latin Grammy! For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Mike Stern Concert at MiraCosta College

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 27, 2016

Iconic guitarist, Mike Stern will grace the MiraCosta College Concert Hall stage in Oceanside, Saturday, May 7th at 7:30PM! One of the most esteemed and talented electric guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has distinguished himself over a four-decade career that has encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers and Joe Henderson and has also released 16 solo recordings (six of which were nominated for Grammy Awards). This is surely going to be one incredible concert--don't miss it! 

2016 Gator By the Bay!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 27, 2016

Mardi Gras in May--it must be Gator By The Bay! San Diego’s Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival! It's your yearly chance to discover something that you haven’t seen, heard or tasted before, and what better way to kick off spring in San Diego than with a weekend jam-packed with music, dancing and delicious southern fare! Gator By The Bay features Grammy winning and legendary music: Cajun, zydeco, rockabilly, Americana and award-winning salsa and Latin bands Over 90 musical performances on seven stages in 4 days. Festival Dates: Now through the 8th at Spanish Landing Park (across from the airport). Click here to purchase tickets and more information. 

Tedeschi Trucks Band Concert

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 22, 2016

The Tedeschi Trucks Band will return to the West Coast and grace the stage at Jacobs Music Center's Copley Symphony Hall, Saturday, September 3rd at 7:30PM. Pre-sale tickets are available now--simply click here! This is one concert that is sure to be amazing, and certainly one you won't want to miss!

Water for People Benefit Event!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 14, 2016

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support "Jazz On Tap"--a jazz and food-inspired event benefiting Water for People, an international non-profit working across 9 countries to bring safe water and sanitation to 4 million people. This is your chance to enjoy great food and drinks, alongside spectacular jazz, courtesy of some of San Diego's most talented bands: Euphoria Brass Band, The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio, and Gilbert Castellanos' Quartet, all while supporting a great cause. It's all happening at the Quartyard, located in the heart of the East Village, Saturday, April 30th from 6PM-11PM. This event is not only all-ages, but it's pet-friendly, too! Net proceeds will benefit Water For People. For more information, click here!

Chicago Blues Festival Giveaway!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 8, 2016

Jazz 88.3 is going to Chicago and we can take you! This weekend, KSDS is giving away a trip for two to the Chicago Blues Festival, happening June 10th-12th. It's the largest blues festival in the world (yes, you read that correctly!)--(3) days, (5) stages, and more than 500,000 blues fans from all over the globe! All you have to do to win is tune in and call in to "Every Shade of Blue" at its brand new time, THIS Sunday (April 10th) from 1-4PM for your chance to win!