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First Presbyterian Church of San Diego- Tribute to Jeff Beck

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 14, 2023

The First Presbyterian Church of San Diego is announcing a  TRIBUTE TO JEFF BECK courtesy of the Jazz Vespers, featuring San Diego guitarist, BRANDON SCOTT.


The event will be held Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 4:30pm in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church of San Diego. 1740 4th Ave.
Led by Archie Thompson and The ArchTones, Jazz Vespers is San Diego’s longest running jazz-inspired worship service, and takes place in the First Presbyterian Chapel every Sunday.

KSDS Celebrates Women's History Month 2023

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 28, 2023

March is Women's History Month and KSDS-FM is celebrating by shining a light on the women of the Swing Era (1935-1945). Join us every weekday to hear all about the likes of Mary Lou Williams, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Ella Mae Morse, Anita O'Day, Ella Fitzgerald and many many more. 

 

A Prez Day- Monday, February 20th

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 10, 2023

KSDS will be celebrating a different kind of President today.  Join us as we salute the "PREZ," Lester Young. We will play his music throughout the day focusing on the different periods of his illustrious career. And, at Noon, Loren Schoenberg, one of the foremost experts on Lester Young, will delve deep into Lester's career. There will be rare recordings, clips, interviews, and, of course, music. KSDS gets Prezidential- beginning at 7am. 

KSDS Celebrates Black History Month 2023

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 30, 2023

February is Black History Month and KSDS-FM is celebrating by shining a light on the rich Jazz history of CHICAGO. Join us every weekday to hear special audio vignettes that focuses on the Windy City's immense impact on Jazz from the 1920's to the present. 

Benny Golson Documentary

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 17, 2023

For the last four years producer, Jacey Falk has been working on his first film. The film, Benny Golson: Looking Beyond The Horizon. The film documents the life of jazz icon, Benny Golson.

Read full article at: Benny Golson Documentary

KSDS Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 11, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. believed that Jazz was the soundtrack to the Civil Rights era. He loved Jazz and appreciated its cultural significance and its connection to his dream. Tune in to KSDS-FM and Jazz88.org ALL DAY as we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

 Music related to the civil rights movement will be heard all day- Max Roach's "Freedom Now, We Insist," Oliver Nelson's "Black, Brown and Beautiful" and Sonny Rollins' "Freedom Suite," to name a few as well as commentary from San Diego resident and Jazz Legend, Charles McPherson and other historical vignettes.


Jazz at Tio Leo's

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 5, 2023

Holly Hofmann's new jazz series continues this month at Tio Leo's Restaurant and Lounge at 5302 Napa St. at Morena Blvd. Jazz at Tio Leo's is happening every Sunday evening from 5-7pm and features Southern California's finest jazz musicians in a quiet, spacious setting with full bar and Mexican cuisine. There is also plenty of free parking. See this month's schedule below:

Read full article at: Jazz at Tio Leo's

ArtPower Presents: Terence Blanchard

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 4, 2023

A Big Band New Year Holiday Celebration-2022!

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Posted on:December 6, 2022

Sounds of the Season-2022!

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Posted on:November 28, 2022