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Jazz Live- John Beasley and his 4tet

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:May 20, 2019

Jazz Live is happening TONIGHT. The SOLD OUT Show will feature the return of pianist John Beasley (in a quartet setting) to the Saville stage. The great reedman Bennie Maupin will be joining him as well as Gene Coye (drums) and Ben Shepherd (bass). Please pick up your tickets no later thatn 7:30pm as they will be released to the public after that time. Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.) and now Solana Beach for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!

Logan Heights CDC Charity Golf Classic

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:May 15, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support the inaugural Logan Heights Community Development Corporation Charity Golf Classic happening Monday, June 10th (1PM Shotgun Start) at Riverwalk Golf Club (150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108). Logan Heights CDC's mission is to strengthen residents and businesses in Greater Logan Heights neighborhoods through community empowerment, education, economic growth, and housing development. All proceeds raised from the golf classic will go directly to the Future Achievers Preschool, who's mission is to offer superb education to children, while fostering each one’s creative, intellectual, social, physical, and moral growth in a STEAM academic-rich atmosphere. For more information, or to register for the Charity Golf Classic, simply call: (619) 858-0563, or, click here!

Jazz At the Ballroom: Nat "King" Cole Centennial Celebration

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:May 14, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is pleased to partner with Jazz At the Ballroom as they celebrate Nat “King” Cole's Centennial. Freddy Cole will honor his late brother at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, on Sunday, June 2 (3-6PM). The event will pair the Freddy Cole Quartet’s unforgettable jazz standards with complimentary wine from award-winning Oceano Wines and a custom menu of gourmet bites (for purchase) prepared by The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s Executive Chef, Chris House, and his culinary team. Tickets are available through Eventbrite starting at $65 per person for admission, with VIP meet-and-greet packages also available. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Jazz Live- The Larry Fuller Trio

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:May 3, 2019

Jazz Live is happening TONIGHT and it will feature the debut of pianist Larry Fuller (in a trio setting) to the Saville stage. Only current Jazz 88 members can attend this concert. Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.) and now Solana Beach for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!

The Manhattan Transfer @ The Music Box

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:May 2, 2019

Mark your calendars--The Manhattan Transfer will hit the Music Box stage, Thursday, July 11th for (2) shows--one at 7PM and the other at 9PM. This is a rare and intimate performance They will be playing their greatest hits "Birdland" "Gloria" "Trickle Trickle" "Operator" and more! The Manhattan Transfer remains a cornerstone for great pop and jazz hits, a legacy that the group has cemented since their first recording. This is one summer concert you simply won't want to miss! Please Note: This is a seated, 21+ show. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Gator By the Bay 2019

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 29, 2019

Mark your calendars! Gator By the Bay is happening Today- Sunday, May 12th at Spanish Landing Park (3900 North Harbor Drive--across from San Diego Airport). You absolutely won't want to miss the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou! Presented by the nonprofit Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego, the four-day cultural celebration will feature more than 100 live musical acts and special performances on seven stages, dance floors filled with happy dancers, delicious cuisine, and a joyous, welcoming ambiance for the whole family. Established in 2001, the festival attracts attendees from throughout the United States, as well as Europe, Asia and New Zealand. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here

Harry West Golf Tournament

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 26, 2019

The San Diego City College Department of Athletics 20th Annual Harry West Golf Tournament is set for Friday May 10th at 1pm at the Sycuan Golf Resort.  It will consist of a shotgun-start and best-ball format, followed by a buffet dinner, awards presentation, silent auction and raffle drawing. Your support provides scholarships and helps fund all 13 City College’s Intercollegiate Athletic Teams. For more information and for sponsorship opportunities you can call 619-572-8382.

The Triplets of Belleville

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 26, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support La Jolla Music Society as they present: The Triplets of Belleville, happening TONIGHT(!) at 8PM at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. Benoit Charest leads Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in the live performance of his original score for the film The Triplets of Belleville, including his ACADEMY AWARD® nominated best song “Belleville de Rendez-Vous.” In the spirit of the film, Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville transports audiences to the exciting streets of 1920’s Paris and Le Jazz Hot. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here

FRANK SINATRA'S HOLLYWOOD- SAT. MAY 4

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 18, 2019

Come fly away with us to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 4th to experience Frank Sinatra's Hollywood. This exclusive, one-of-a-kind tour will be led by Station Manager Ken Poston as he will guide you through all of Frank's hollywood haunts. You will eat dinner in one of Sinatra's favorite restaurants (Matteo's) and get a private screening on the Warner Brothers studio lot of "Ocean's Eleven." If you are a fan of Frank Sinatra you will not want to miss this KSDS fundraising event. Hurry, tickets are VERY LIMITED and it will sell out. Ticket cost is $200 per ticket which includes dinner and transportation (from City College). Call 619-388-3037 or e-mail us at info@jazz88.org to make your reservation now. 

Jazz Live- Vocalist Pinky Winters

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:April 8, 2019

Jazz Live is happening TONIGHT and it will feature the debut of vocalist Pinky Winters to the Saville stage. Only current Jazz 88 members can attend this concert. Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.) and now Solana Beach for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!