|
 Jazz 88.3 is proud to sponsor the 25th Annual "Jazz in the Pines" festival, happening Friday through Sunday, August 10–12, in Idyllwild, California. The three-day event will feature more than two-dozen bands on the breathtaking 205-acre Idyllwild Arts mountain campus among the pines, under the festival’s signature colored parachutes. Attendees can choose to purchase any of five different ticket packages, including the new VIP All-Access Pass, the Patron Pass, the Two-Day Pass, and daily admission passes for Saturday and Sunday. All proceeds from the festival will benefit Idyllwild Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that changes lives through the transformative power of art. The festival takes place rain or shine! For the complete line-up, click here! To purchase tickets, click here! |
|
|
Tune in TODAY as we celebrate John Coltrane. On March 6, 1963, John Coltrane and his quartet arrived at Van Gelder Studios in New Jersey to record an album. It was a busy time for the group, which featured pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones. But the recordings from that March afternoon session never saw the light of day — until now. Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album is being released today but you can hear it in its entirety at 3pm pacific on The Drive (as well as classic Coltrane cuts ALL DAY). Ron Dhanifu will have saxophonist Robert Dove and other special guests. John Coltrane Day, only Jazz 88.3.
|
|
|
Jazz Live will see acclaimed Reedman Ken Peplowski take the stage at the Saville Theatre TONIGHT! Peplowski is considered to be one of the greatest living clarinet players in the world and will be making his debut appearance as a leader to Jazz Live. The Mike Wofford Trio (with special guest Holly Hofmann) will be the band, so the show should spectacular. The concert is SOLD OUT but the broadcast will happen at 8pm. Any questions 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.) for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass! |
|
|
Jazz Live will see San Diego's own Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Orchestra take the stage at the Saville Theatre for the first time TONIGHT at 8pm. The orchestra will be paying homage to the one and only Count Basie. Special Guest for the evening is pianist, Eric Reed. 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 however, The show is SOLD OUT. 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! |
|
|
| TODAY KSDS will be focusing on saxophonist legend, Tony Ortega. It is Tony's 90th birthday and we will be featuring his music all day along with interviews and a possible appearance by Anthony himself. Tune in for details. MORE TONY... |
|
|
| Mark your calendars--John Mayall will grace the Music Box stage, Wednesday, May 30th (8PM). John Mayall is one of the most influential people in British blues, renowned as a performer and bandleader for the Bluesbreakers. In addition to his own musical success, Mayall has been a mentor to many of the greats including Eric Clapton & Peter Green. This is certainly one concert you won't want to miss! For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here! Please Note: This concert is 21+. |
|
|
| This Saturday (5/19) we get to hear our beloved T on Every Shade of Blue. Tune in at 9pm when T will "pick them up and lay them down" one last time as KSDS re-airs T's final Every Shade of Blue (from June 28th of 2014). Claudia Russell will present the broadcast and remember the 35 year legacy of this legendary Blues radio host. Rest in Peace, T. |
|
|
Jazz 88.3 and Arts for Learning San Diego invite you to jazz up your school with the Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet. Jazz, An American Artform is an interactive program that gives students the opportunity to learn about the history of jazz and its music presented by San Diego’s top jazz artists like Gilbert Castellanos, Bob Boss and Curtis Taylor, to name a few. To learn more about this program, please e-mail Sherrie Brown at Arts for Learning or call her at 619-282-7599. |
|
|
| Our exclusive, members-only Saturday Night Fish Fry -- LIVE is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! Raymond with his special musical guest, Roy "Mr. Guitar" Gaines, will head down to the Barrett Junction Cafe for an old-fashion, all-you-can-eat fish fry dinner. Roy Gaines will be doing a tribute to the legendary T-Bone Walker and there will be plenty of other surprises. Buses leave at 5PM at Lot 8 at City College. The show will be broadcasted LIVE at 7pm. For details or questions, contact the KSDS membership team! MORE ON ROY... |
|
|
It's that time of year again! San Diego’s annual Gator By The Bay, the largest, most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou, will be held May 10 – 13, 2018, at Spanish Landing Park (directly across from the San Diego International Airport) on beautiful San Diego Bay. Presented by the Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego, this celebration features four days of live music with more than 100 musical acts and special performances on seven stages as well as a delicious array of southern cuisine, including 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish trucked all the way from Opelousas, Louisiana! For specific times, details, and to purchase tickets, click here! |
|
- RSS feed of all latest articles.