KSDS Jazz 88
Your Connection To The Arts In San Diego
Steve Turre Jazz Live 1/13
Jazz Live 2009 is off to great start when trombonist Steve Turre brings a quartet to the Saville Theatre on Tuesday, January 13th. Recognized as one of the finest Jazz trombonists, Turre is also melodious on seashells so you can't miss this one. The show is SOLD OUT but you can listen to the live broadcast at 8pm.
Happy Hour 1/22
They call it Top of the Park because the view is stunning from the Park Manor Suites. It's a great scene for the Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour on Thursday, January 22. Hear music by Quinteto Caballero, enjoy appetizers, and share anecdotes with the DJs. We start at 5pm and admission is free. Reservations aren't necessary, but 21 years or older is mandatory.
How About a Taste of Patté?
KSDS and theater critic Pat Launer invite you to the 12th annual Patté Awards for Theater Excellence, a celebration of the Best on San Diego stages in 2008. Pat hosts an exciting evening of music, theatre, and glamour, Monday, January 19. Reserve your seat now at The Patté Foundation website.
Freddie Hubbard R.I.P.
The great Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard passed away on Monday, December 29th, in Los Angeles. He recorded with some of the 60s heaviest artists, including John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and Eric Dolphy. In 1972, Hubbard won a Grammy with First Light. Sad day for Jazz connoisseurs.
Music Matters, Dontchya Think?
The shopping frenzy has subsided so there's plenty of time to look around for your old violin or euphonium to donate to the 5th annual Jazz 88/Coles Fine Flooring Music Matters instrument donation program. Beginning February 1st, bring your instruments (old or new) to Jazz 88.3 or to any of the Coles Fine Flooring locations. Check out the 2008 video composite on the KSDS You Tube profile.
Jazz88 Gets A Social Calling
As we move forward with this thing called "technology" Jazz88 is getting prepared. Please find our My Space, Facebook and You Tube profiles on these respective social network websites. Now you can be informed and communicated with...all in a "tech-like" fashion. If you are a member of any of these sites or know people who are please drop by and say hello...hey, we can even be "Friends".
We Want That Car
With the recent end of the year it's time to start maximizing your deductions and make room in the driveway. Donate your car, motorcycle, or RV. It can be running or not. Your Tax Guy can tell you if it's deductible. We can tell you that your donation is good for a one year membership to Jazz 88.3 if you're not currently a Member. Go ahead and call 1-888-JAZZ-CAR or read the fine print.
Vezinho - Ward Big Band / Phil Norman Tentet / Kluvers Big Band / Doug Hamilton Jazz Band
Ed Vezinho - Jim Ward Big Band With Friends Like These... Dream Box Media 2008 It’s hard to believe that almost nine years have passed since I was blown away by the Ed Vezinho-Jim Ward Big Band’s debut album, Smile. After hearing the first five numbers on that CD I was so excited that I called my brother Tom in Florida. "You’ve gotta hear this incredible trumpet section!" I said, and played parts of the album for him over the phone. Now, as we enter the year 2009, the band has released its third recording, With Friends Like These..., and lo and behold, almost nothing has changed. Yes, the charts are new (all arranged, as usual, by co-captain/lead alto Vezinho) but the ensemble is as sharp and sturdy as ever, the soloists as engaging as one could wish for on any big-band album...
Franco and Le TPOK Jazz: Francophonic - Africa's Greatest - A Retrospective - Vol. 1 1953 - 1980
Franco and Le TPOK Jazz Francophonic - Africa’s Greatest - A Retrospective - Vol. 1 1953 - 1980 Sterns 2008 During his 35 year recording career, the Congolese guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Franco released several hundred singles and around 150 albums. Where does the anthologist begin, and more to the point, where does he or she finish? Even the 4-CD collection planned by the Sterns label, of which the 2-CD Francophonic - Africa’s Greatest - A Retrospective - Vol. 1 1953 - 1980 is the first half, can only scratch the surface of Franco’s work...
