KSDS 88.3 Blog

Tune in to KSDS TODAY on Veterans Day as we pay tribute to all the military men and women who have served our country. The day will feature rare and exclusive audio of past Armed Forces Radio Network broadcasts and many more surprises. All day today, a special Veterans Day radio salute only on KSDS. Veterans, thank you for your service.   

We hope to be seeing you TONIGHT for our second annual evening with musicians and close associates of Frank Sinatra. This year we welcome Saxophonist Gene Cipriano. “Cip,” as he is affectionately called, is a legendary reedman and one of Hollywood’s most recorded musicians. In addition to his time with Sinatra, his impressive career includes recordings with Henry Mancini, Natalie Cole, Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney, and Miles Davis.  YOU will have a chance to hear his stories (and ask questions) about the one and only, Frank Sinatra. Your $88.30 ticket to this KSDS fundraising event includes a three-course dinner for 2 at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Downtown San Diego (doors open at 6pm- dinner at 7pm) plus, you will receive a one-year Jazz 88 membership. Single Tickets are available. Call now to make your last minute reservation- 619-388-3301 or e-mail us at info@jazz88.org. Hurry, there are only a few seats remaining.

Jazz Live will be taking a hiatus in November. There will be NO Jazz Live this month. However, we hope to see you for our Holiday Jazz Live on December 9th. Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks of who will be performing. 

Tune in ALL DAY TODAY, as we celebrate Art Blakey’s 100th birthday. KSDS is featuring Art Blakey and Jazz Messenger Alumni exclusively up until 6pm. Special giveaways, interviews and of course, music, relating to Art Blakey and his Messengers throughout the years will be played all day long. TONIGHT we have a live Blakey celebration at the Saville with a film showing at 730PM. The film will also celebrate 80 Years of Blue Note Records. The presentation will be given by Station Manager, Ken Poston and will feature rare film clips including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, Sonny Rollins, Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd, Benny Golson, Cannonball Adderley, James Moody, J.J. Johnson and more. It is open to the public and NO parking permit is required (Lot 8). We will see there!

Jazz 88.3 has partnered again with Camarada for their 2019-2020 season! The season continues with Gold Rush, April 16 (6:30PM). It's REMIXX @ Bread & Salt in the heart of Barrio Logan (1955 Julian Ave). Be ready to be suprised and delighted – pure gold vibes: Music that is classical to country and a dash of disco-
flute, trumpet, violin, bass, guitar, drums. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support La Jolla Music Society as they present Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain, Wednesday, October 16th (8PM) at Balboa Theatre. The leading virtuosos on their respective instruments, Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer move with ease within the spheres of classical, bluegrass, jazz, and world music. The genre-blending super group fuses world-class banjo, tabla, and double bass to create an original and unforgettable music experience.For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here! 

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support Art San Diego again this year, happening October 10th-13th at the San Diego Convention Center. Explore an amazing array of contemporary and modern art at Art San Diego, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center located along the beautiful waterfront setting of San Diego Bay. Entering its second decade this fall, Art San Diego is unique in bringing exceptional artwork from local, national, and international galleries together alongside outstanding show programming, live entertainment, and other exclusive events. Returning for 2019 is the [SOLO] Project, a special section featuring a curated selection of leading independent artists, and the Access to Art program, including IMPACT Night, an exclusive VIP preview reception that benefits our local nonprofit partners. For more information, click here!

Jazz 88.3 has once again partnered with the San Diego Symphony for their highly-anticipated 2019-2020 Jazz @ the Jacobs concert series! Unfortuntely, the series has CANCELLED the event Fandango at the Wall: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra for this Saturday and has been postponed until May 30th. Any more postponement information can be found here!