November, 2017

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Following Your Dreams!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:November 30, 2017

The San Diego Community College District and City College is committed to supporting The San Diego Promise, an initiative that allows local students to attend City College for FREE.

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Following Your Dreams!

Blog Name:City College Update

Blog Author:Dr. Ricky Shabazz

Posted on:November 30, 2017

The San Diego Community College District and City College is committed to supporting The San Diego Promise, an initiative that allows local students to attend their first and second year at City College for FREE. YOU can help in that endeavor by sponsoring a student or making a donation. PLEASE DONATE. To learn more about applying for classes at City College please click here

Dianne Reeves: "Christmas Time is Here"

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:November 29, 2017

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support La Jolla Music Society as they present: Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time is Here happening Sunday, December 17th at 8PM at Balboa Theatre! The pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world, Grammy® Award-winning singer Dianne Reeves rings in the holiday season with music from her celebrated album, Christmas Time Is Here. Renowned for her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, she melds her timeless grace, elegance, and charisma into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites such as “Little Drummer Boy”, “Carol of the Bells”, “Christmas Waltz”, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”, “Let It Snow” and many more. It's going to be one extraordinary show and one you won't want to miss! To purchase tickets, click here

The First Lady of Song: An Ella Fitzgerald Tribute

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:November 20, 2017

Jazz 88.3 is very proud to partner with the San Diego Symphony for their 2017-2018 winter season! Up Next: The First Lady of Song: An Ella Fitzgerald Tribute, happening Saturday, November 25th at Copley Symphony Hall (8PM)
The Great American Songbook had few interpreters with more grace, style and vocal excellence than the wonderful Ella Fitzgerald. The Jazz @ The Jacobs season opens with a tribute to the First Lady of Song in her Centennial year and features her favorite accompanist in her later years, pianist Mike Wofford. 
The concert will open with a set from vocalist Sara Gazarek, followed by some songs from Jazzmeia Horn. The second half will feature vocals from our very special guest, veteran Ella Fitzgerald interpreter Mary Stallings.
 For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Gala Fiesta de Navidad

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:November 17, 2017

Jazz 88.3 is incredibly proud to support The House of Puerto Rico San Diego's "Gala Fiesta de Navidad" happening Saturday, December 9th (6-11PM) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the heart of Mission Valley! This is your chance to enjoy delicious Puerto Rican food, a live Salsa band, a dynamic DJ, and so much more! It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, and it's absolutely one festive party you won't want to miss! For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here! Also--be sure to ask about the special discounted hotel room rate of $109.00/night at Crowne Plaza for attendees of the event!

Scott Whitfield Jazz Live Preview - Jazz in the Night Tuesday - November 14 2017

Blog Name:Jazz In The Night Wednesday

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Posted on:November 13, 2017

On the Halloween Day, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 installment of Jazz In The Night Tuesday (Weekly, Midnight to 2 AM PT),  New (Joshua White, Neil Maxa), In Concert (Rene Marie, Kevin Mahogany, Rob Thorsen), Birthday / OTD (Ellis Marsallis, "The Theme"LISTEN LIVE or Replay Jazz In The Night Tuesday any day of the week from the Jazz 88.3 Speakeasy!

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Jazz In The Night Tuesday with Vince Outlaw, Midnight to 2 AM PT, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 on Jazz 88.3 KSDS FM San Diego Worldwide Jazz88.org


READ ON for Annotated Playlist, Coming Week Jazz and Blues Calendar Highlights, Birthdays, and On This Day In Jazz Milestones...

Scott Whitfield Jazz Live Preview - Jazz in the Night Tuesday - November 7 2017

Blog Name:Jazz In The Night Wednesday

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Posted on:November 6, 2017

On the Halloween Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 installment of Jazz In The Night Tuesday (Weekly, Midnight to 2 AM PT), Halloween 2017 doesn't make much of an appearance, but we do have new jazz releases (Joshua White!, Pat Martino, Jonathan Suraga, Richie Cole, P J Perry), preview of upcoming San Diego Jazz and Blues calendar (Gregory Porter 11/3, Patti Austin 11/3, and Danny Green 11/3), and Birthday and On This Day In Jazz History selections (Booker Ervin, Conrad Herwig, Lester Young / Harry Edison "Prez and Sweets", Azar Lawrence). LISTEN LIVE or Replay Jazz In The Night Tuesday any day of the week from the Jazz 88.3 Speakeasy!

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Jazz In The Night Tuesday with Vince Outlaw, Midnight to 2 AM PT, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 on Jazz 88.3 KSDS FM San Diego Worldwide Jazz88.org


READ ON for Annotated Playlist, Coming Week Jazz and Blues Calendar Highlights, Birthdays, and On This Day In Jazz Milestones...

Athenaeum's 2018 Season!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:November 6, 2017

Jazz 88.3 is so proud to support the Athenaeum's 2018 season! The series continues with the Andrea Motis Quintet, Sunday, July 29th (7:30PM) at The Athenaeum! You'll want to be absolutely sure to mark your calendars because it's bound to be one spectacular show! The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, located in the heart of La Jolla, in San Diego County, is one of only 16 nonprofit membership libraries in the United States. Founded in 1899, the Athenaeum provides library resources in music and the arts and presents over 200 programs and cultural events annually at four venues in four different zip codes in San Diego. This rare cultural institution offers a depth and accessibility of resources and programs found nowhere else in the region. For more information, or to purchase tickets, simply click here!