August, 2021

This whole weekend, Bird Takes Flight!  KSDS is celebrating the birthday of the one and only, Charlie “Bird” Parker. We honor this musical pioneer chronologically by playing his music, offering one-of-a-kind commentary, and airing an exclusive one-on-one discussion with Alto Legend, Charles McPherson (repeat will air Tonight approximately 'Round Midnight). Please take advantage of the wonderful ‘thank you’ gift that any Charlie Parker fan would want (4-CD boxset). Donate Now ($125 and above) and receive a Charlie Parker box set and help KSDS stay financially afloat.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis are coming to The Rady Shell on Sunday, September 4th (7:30PM).

On August 21, one of the greatest bandleaders of all time was born. ALL DAY TODAY help KSDS celebrate the birthday of the one and only, Count Basie. We will begin at 6AM PACIFIC and we will play classic and rare recordings, Count Basie interview segments and have lots of insightful commentary. You're not going to want to miss one minute of this KSDS Fundraising event.  Plus, if you DONATE $60.00 or more) you will get an exclusive thank you gift, but you will have to tune in to KSDS to find out what it is.