KSDS 88.3 Blog

Jazz 88.3's 2019 Fall Membership Drive was a big success! Thank you so much for your support. We welcomed many new and renewing members and the music will continue to thrive because of it. If you missed your chance to call during the drive you can still donate towards the campaign by clicking here. Here is the top ten list from our most recent drive:

Jazz 88.3 is proud to partner with Live Nation as they present Al Di Meola, Tuesday, September 24th (7PM) at The Magnolia in El Cajon. A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return To Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic guitar trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, and the Rite of Strings trio with bassist Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. For more information, or to purchase tickets, simply click here!

Jazz 88.3 has partnered with La Jolla Music Society as they present Chick Corea, Wednesday, October 2nd at Balboa Theatre (8PM)! NEA Jazz Master and 22-time GRAMMY®-Award winner Chick Corea is joined by bass powerhouse Christian McBride and drum master Brian Blade to form this stellar trio. Trilogy includes reinventions of classic Corea compositions, previously unrecorded originals, and an array of jazz standards recognized with two GRAMMY® Awards. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

• Keyboard legend Chick Corea and rising star Gerald Clayton discuss their music and mutual admiration society - San Diego Union Tribune

SOLD OUT! Charles McPherson will be performing for a very special KSDS fundraising event on Saturday, September 28 at 7:30pm. The concert will be billed as Charles McPherson plays the music of Charlie 'Bird' Parker with Strings. This legendary album was recorded 60 years ago and remains one of Charlie Parker's best recorded work. It's orchestration, pleasing melodies and subtle chord changes make this a timeless recording. This is event is SOLD OUT but you may request to be on a waiting list in case there are any cancellations- call 619-388-3301 or E-MAIL US AT INFO@JAZZ88.ORG. It will require an $88.30 contribution.

Jazz 88.3 has partnered with Humphreys, as they present, the legendary, Diana Krall, Tuesday, September 24th (8PM)! Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered five Grammy® Awards, eight Juno® Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. For more information, or to purcahse tickets, simply click here!

Jazz 88.3 is so proud to partner with Goldenvoice as they present Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Sunday, September 22nd (8PM) at Humphrey's on Shelter Island! Nine-time Grammy winner and legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert has continued to sell out shows nationwide alongside his wife, Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall, since they began touring together in 2006. Top 40 singles include "The Lonely Bull," "The Mexican Shuffle," "A Taste of Honey," "This Guy's In Love With You" and "Rise." On the heels of the October 2018 release of Alpert’s latest album Music Volume 3, these music icons perform an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some classic Tijuana Brass and Brazil '66 songs, as well as many surprises. An exciting show from two legendary performers! For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Charlie “Bird” Parker was one of the pioneers of Bebop and is considered to be one of the most influential and virtuosic improvisers of modern Jazz.  Join us ALL DAY TODAY as we celebrate the birthday of “Bird.” We will follow the timeline of his career presenting studio sessions, live dates and rare t.v./radio broadcasts including some historical tracks that aren’t available to the public. There will also be great giveaways and thank you gifts (for becoming a member). If you like what you hear please consider making a basic pledge of support online. Celebrating Bird, only on KSDS, Jazz 88.3.

Mark your calendars! Blue Note at Sea sets sail January 25th - February 1st, 2020 for its fourth year- CHECK OUT THIS TESTIMONIAL! From veterans like David Sanborn and Christian McBride to emerging talents like Emmet Cohen, Blue Note at Sea has the fundamentals of jazz well covered. Same with our hosts Marcus Miller, Robert Glasper and Don Was, whose respect for jazz's past is mirrored by their dedication to moving the music forward and making it accessible to new audiences. Jazz is no longer just about swinging. It's also about a groove, a modern vibe that sometimes goes beyond category as with the music of Gregory Porter, Melody Gardot, Cyrille Aimée, and Kirk Whalum. It's hip and it's cool and it represents the present and future of the music, while still paying respect to its illustrious swinging past.  Just like the music you hear on KSDS, Blue Note at Sea always fills your soul with the music you've always loved. CLICK HERE for a special offer exclusive to patrons of KSDS!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew with KSDS TODAY beginning at 9AM. Listen to selections from the album throughout the day and tune-in for special insight about one of the great jazz albums of all time. Also, there will be special KSDS Bitches Brew gifts that you can get by calling 619-388-3000 on Tuesday. The album that defined Jazz-Rock Fusion, Bitches Brew. Only on KSDS/Jazz 88.3.