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Bill Evans Time Remembered Documentary Producer Bruce Spiegel Interview

Blog Name:The Jazz Ride Home

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:January 11, 2016

Claudia Russell chatted with documentary producer Bruce Spiegel on The Jazz Ride Home on Monday, January 11, 2016, the day before his Bill Evans documentary "Time Remembered" has it's west coast premiere as part of a special Jazz Live San Diego tribute concert featuring pianist John Campbell on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8-10pm PT.

"When The Rain Stops Falling"

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 8, 2016

"When The Rain Stops" will officially hit the Cygnet Theatre stage, running January 14th - February 14th. In an intricate, multi-layered story that spans four generations and two continents, "When the Rain Stops Falling" explores patterns of betrayal, abandonment, destruction, forgiveness and love. This powerful drama unfolds with humanity, surprising humor and hope, as the past plays out into the future. Voted "The Best New Play of Year" in 2010 by Time Magazine, this play is sure to be a hit yet again! Tickets are selling FAST but there's still some left--simply click here!

Jenn Renee Cruz at 98 Bottles!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 6, 2016

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support vocalist Jenn Renee Cruz and her upcoming show at 98 Bottles, in the heart of Little Italy, Saturday, January 30th at 8PM (doors at 7PM). If you're a fan of jazz and blues fusion and love the sound of a compelling voice that possesses both tenderness and power, then be sure to mark your calendars and plan to come out and support this local, talented rising star! Please Note: This event is 21+. For more information or to purchase tickets, simply click here!

San Diego Jazz 88.3 Top 10 Best Jazz of 2015

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:December 31, 2015

San Diego's Jazz 88.3 congratulates Russell Malone for his 2015 release "Love Looks Good On You" and designation as the #1 album in our Top 10 Best of 2015 selections. We also congratulate the rest of our Top 10 and especially all of the Jazz Artists around the world who released new music in 2015. Jazz 88.3 adds new albums to our playlist each Monday and announces those on our New This Week blog and shares that on our Social Media Profiles like Facebook, Twitter @Jazz88, and Instagram @Jazz883.

San Diego's Jazz 88.3 Top 10 Best Jazz of 2015

Here's the full Top 10!
  1. Russell Malone - "Love Looks Good On You"
  2. Harold Mabern - "Afro Blue"
  3. Albert "Tootie" Heath - "Philadelphia Beat"
  4. J D Allen - "Grafitti" 
  5. Cassandra Wilson - "Coming Forth By Day"
  6. Charles McPherson - "The Journey"
  7. Houston Person - "Something Personal"
  8. Steve Turre - "Spirit Man"
  9. Rez Abassi Acoustic Quartet - "Intents and Purposes"
  10. Mary Stallings - "Feelin' Good"

3 Jazz Live San Diego Concerts Make Sound Diego's Unforgettable of 2015

Blog Name:Jazz Live

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:December 27, 2015

KSDS-FM's Jazz Live San Diego's 2015 Concerts by Kronomorfic, Joe Garrison and Night People, and Joe Chambers were featured in NBC San Diego / Sound Diego's list of Unforgettable Jazz Concerts of 2015, compiled by noted Jazz critic Robert Bush. 

3 Jazz Live San Diego Concerts Make Sound Diego's Unforgettable of 2015
(photo creds to great jazz fans Barbara Wise, Deborah Wolfe, Michael Oletta)

In the full article, Mr. Bush provides a quick synopsis of why each show made the cutoff...and if you've been to shows around San Diego, you know Robert sees a lot of them! Here's the short list, then further below, we provide links to Roberts original reviews of the Jazz Live shows, along with a link to hear the entire Kronomorfic show, interviews from that show and Joe Garrison, pictures and more.

San Diego Holiday Jazz Rings With The Sounds Of The Season

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:December 24, 2015

From 6 A.M. Thursday, December 24, through Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 at 8 PM, Jazz 88.3 KSDS presents The Sounds of the Season, a 38-hour celebration highlighted by a reading of the classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas by the late southern California jazz radio personality Chuck Niles. Here's the Playlist.


There will be six opportunities to hear the Niles narrative: 6 A.M., noon, and 6 P.M. December 24, and December 25 at midnight, 6 A.M., and noon. All times are P.S.T. Featured will be holiday music spanning more than 60 years from a wide range of artists and styles, including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Wynton Marsalis, Banu Gibson, Kenny Burrell, Nat Cole, Duke Ellington, and many others.

Tommy Emmanuel Concert!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 15, 2015

Tommy Emmanuel will grace the stage at Balboa Theatre in the heart of downtown, TONIGHT! The two-time Grammy nominee has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide with his unique style – he calls it simply “finger style” – akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Tickets are selling FAST but there's still some left--simply click here!

Jazz Live: Bill Evans Tribute

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 15, 2015

Our first Jazz Live of 2016 (TONIGHT) is officially SOLD OUT--and it will no doubt, be a very special one--a Bill Evans tribute and west coast documentary premiere of Time Remembered. An all-star trio (with pianist, John Campbell, bassist, Darek Oles and drummer, Duncan Moore) playing. Even though tonight's concert is SOLD OUT, you can listen to the live broadcast on 88.3fm or via our stream here on the website. If you are attending tonight don't forget to arrive for the documentary. Check out the film (6:30p start) and attend the pre-concert talk with the filmmaker and Bill's son, Evan Evans. Oh, check out the interview Claudia did with filmmaker Bruce Spiegel (see down Blog down below). One last thing, don't forget to print a parking pass!

Frank Sinatra House Party!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 14, 2015

Jazz 88.3 is joining all Frank Sinatra fans in celebration of the Chairman of the Board's Centennial (100th birthday)! In fact, we'll be hosting a tour of Ol Blue Eyes' favorite haunts in the desert, along with a concert and party at his house, located in the heart of beautiful Palm Springs! It's all happening TODAY and YOU can join us! Just make a $235 (per-ticket) contribution to your favorite Jazz and Blues radio station and you’ll be all set! Here's all the details—simply give us a call before noon at 562-619-1101 to make your reservation. The bus headed to Palm Springs leaves City College (Lot 1) at 1:30PM.

Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday Weekend Jazz Celebration

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:December 12, 2015

Frank Sinatra’s birthday is this Saturday, December 12th, and we’re celebrating all weekend long with special programming. From singers singing and legends to rising stars playing the music of Ol' Blue Eyes, to cool, big band, and swinging Sinatra, we'll be celebrating in the high style Frank loved! 

Celebrating Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday All Weekend at KSDS-FM San Diego's Jazz 88.3 Jazz88.org

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - Frank's 100th Birthday

The Jazz 88 Tribute to Frank Sinatra begins Saturday morning at 7 AM on Jazz with Ric, with Singers Sing Sinatra a special program of singers singing songs associated with the Chairman of the Board.

Our Sinatra Celebration continues at 9 AM Saturday Jazz with Jim McInnes featuring A Jazz Tribute to Frank Sinatra - jazz legends and rising stars playing Sinatra classics.

At 3pm PT, Phil Dinsen’s Jazz West Coast explores the cool side of the Sinatra Songbook.

Sunday, December 13, 2015 - The Sinatra Special Continues

On Sunday, our weekend tribute continues from 10 AM Big Band Brunch with Ross Porter showcasing the big band versions of Frank Sinatra's hits. 

The centennial celebration concludes from noon to 3, with the Queen of Swing, Ida Garcia, and three hours of Exclusively Frank.

Be sure to tune in and celebrate with us the Entertainer of the Century!