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The Skipper Jazz Live 2/9
Bassist Henry Franklin brings a burnin' quartet to a SOLD OUT Jazz Live TOMORROW NIGHT. Joining The Skipper will be saxophonist Azar Lawrence, pianist Theo Saunders, and Ramon Banda on drums. Music on this level of mastery will be something special to behold. The live broadcast begins at 8p (PT) on 88.3fm in S.D. and Jazz88.org.
La Jolla Music Society
Jazz 88.3 and the La Jolla Music Society are proud to announce the upcoming Latin Jazz Series at the Birch North Park Theatre. It starts on February 27 with Arturo Sandoval. There will be a pre-concert presentation for each program, hosted by Claudia Russell. Heads up for last season's concerts to be broadcast on Jazz 88.3, like The Marcus Roberts Trio on February 12 at noon.
Donating Strategically
When it comes time to evaluate your taxes for 2009, remember that donating your used car, truck, boat, or RV may be tax deductible. Plus, your used vehicle donation benefits Public Jazz Radio. Call 1-888-JAZZ-CAR and find out how you can help Your Favorite Jazz Station.
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Jazz88.3, Technology, and You
Check out Jazz88.3 at MySpace, Facebook , Twitter, and YouTube . From there we're looking forward to augmented browsing and/or something cool with a head mounted display.
Polar Bear: Raw and Spontaneous
During the six or seven years since its formation, British quintet Polar Bear has garnered extensive praise from critics, fans and fellow musicians. Most famously, perhaps, the band was described by music critic Paul Morley as "dream jazz"--high praise, indeed. The band’s second album, Held On The Tips Of Fingers (Babel, 2005), was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. The band has a great reputation as a live act, attracting audience members from the jazz world and beyond. On the eve of the release of its fourth album, Peepers (Leaf Records, 2010), Polar Bear’s leader and percussionist, Seb Rochford, and its bassist, Tom Herbert, met at Herbert’s house to take part in a telephone interview about the band’s development, the creation of Peepers and their plans for the future...
Barry Harris: Setting The Standard On Standards
The Barry Harris Trio Iridium New York, NY February 4, 2010 Barry Harris has been a major force in jazz and jazz education for well over half a century. Now in his 80s, Harris seems to have lost none of his charm, wit, knowledge and skill, as he clearly held the crowd in the palm of his hand during his stay at the Iridium--just north of Times Square in Manhattan. This 75-minute set emphasized well-known songs from yesteryear, and many of the pieces began with gorgeous, rubato solo introductions from Harris...
