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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew with KSDS TODAY beginning at 9AM. Listen to selections from the album throughout the day and tune-in for special insight about one of the great jazz albums of all time. Also, there will be special KSDS Bitches Brew gifts that you can get by calling 619-388-3000 on Tuesday. The album that defined Jazz-Rock Fusion, Bitches Brew. Only on KSDS/Jazz 88.3.

Jazz 88.3 has partnered with the Jewish Community Center, as they present the Emmet Cohen Trio, this Wednesday, August 14th (8PM) at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. Harlem-based jazz piano phenomenon Emmet Cohen makes his San Diego debut backed by his all-star trio, including drummer Kyle Poole, recently on tour with Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Russell Hall, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert bassist. Cohen will blow you away with his astonishing technique, innovative sound, and exuberant charm. A recognized prodigy, he has emerged as one of his generation's pivotal figures in jazz. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Jazz 88.3 is so proud to partner with First Presbyterian Church again this year as they present Jazz in the Courtyard, a concert in the courtyard of First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, featuring Peter Sprague and Planet Cole Porter featuring Rebecca Jade--Tripp Sprague, Saxophone; Gunnar Biggs, Bass; Duncan Moore, Drums. It's all happening this Saturday, August 3rd (5:30PM) and will be hosted by Archie Thompson and the Archtones. Doors open at 5PM and there will be plenty of food trucks onsite on Date Street. Tickets are only $15. For more information, click here! 

Jazz 88.3 has partnered with California Center for the Arts, Escondido to present blues guitarist, Buddy Guy, Thursday, August 8th at 7:30PM! American treasure and guitar legend, Buddy Guy is here to remind us that the blues are alive and well! At eighty-two years old, this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has left his mark on the industry through his historic sound and influence on guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and John Mayor. His music style takes a unique spin on soul, rock and free jazz while remaining true to the heart of the blues. This is one summer concert you certainly won't want to miss! For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here! 

After a one-year break, Jazz in the Courtyard is back for its10th year! The First Presbyterian Church (320 Date Street) will feature The Monette Marino World Jazz Ensemble with special guest, The Rhythm Section. Plus, Archie Thompson & The Archtones, and other special guest artists. Gather under the lights with friends and some of San Diego’s best jazz! Food trucks onsite. There will also be an offering benefitting the homeless ministries of Ladle Fellowship. Saturday, August 7th. Doors open at 5:30pm, music starts at 6:00pm. $15 ech. Here is the Ticket and Information link.

Jazz 88.3 is proud to partner with The Del Mar Racetrack as they present Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Friday, August 2nd. As a special treat, Jazz 88.3 will also broadcast Drew Miller's Second Line Parade show LIVE from the track! This is your opportunity to spend a summer day at the races and see a local New Orleans favorite, trackside! The concert is FREE and begins after the last race concludes (just be sure to arrive by 5 pm to gain free admission and enjoy a full evening with everything Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has to offer). For more information, click here!

Join us All Day as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Apollo 11 moon landing. To commemorate this monumental feat we will be playing moon and space-themed jazz all day beginning at 7AM. It will be out of this world! Tune in to see what we are playing and call in to our studio at 619-388-4027 to make your request. 

Jazz 88.3 is incredibly proud to support the 7th Annual Baja Bash, happening Saturday, June 22nd from 5-9PM at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club (30 N Caribe Cay Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118), presented by WILDCOAST. Come join us and we celebrate the amazing natural beauty and exciting adventures that embody Baja California, as well as WILDCOAST's continued efforts to conserve the peninsula's most beautiful and wild beaches, islands, lagoons, and wildlife along our shared coastline. The festivities of this event bring together guests from the environmental, corporate, and philanthropic sectors and include Baja-inspired sustainable cuisine, a silent auction, and live music. Featuring top regional chefs Angelo Sosa - Death by Tequila, Ben Bechelli - Dija Mara, Bianca Castro - pastry chef, Christopher Aguirre - Loews Coronado, Ken Irvine - SEA180, Kevin Templeton - Barleymash, Drew Deckman - Deckman's, and craft beer from Baja Brewing Co. Live music will also be played throughout the evening by Buena Vista SoCal Club. Tickets on Sale Now!: $95/person. To purchase tickets and support an amazing cause, CLICK HERE!

Jazz 88.3 is so proud to partner with the San Diego Symphony again this year for their Bayside Summer Nights Concert Series! The series continues, TONIGHT (7:30PM), with Miles Ahead: Miles Davis +19, In Concert. Following the sold-out success of Kind of Blue In Concert last Spring at Copley Symphony Hall at Jacobs Music Center, we’ll showcase Miles Ahead: Miles Davis +19, Miles Davis' first collaboration with arranger Gil Evans released in 1957 by Columbia Records. Miles Ahead is one of the most famous recordings of Third Stream, a fusion of jazz, European classical, and world musics. Take pleasure in a track by track performance of this masterpiece with the nineteen-piece KSDS Jazz Orchestra, led by Gilbert Castellanos! For more information, or to purchase tickets, simply click here!