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Summertime Jazz Night - Latin Style!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 25, 2016

Jazz 88.3's annual Summertime Jazz Night Rooftop Concert Series returns to the stunning Westgate Hotel, Friday, September 2nd (6-9PM) with The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi, featuring Larry Vuckovich! Pianist Larry Vuckovich was Vince Guraldi’s only student and played in Vince’s two-piano group “Powder Keg”. This program features the Latin works of Vince Guaraldi performed by a stellar quintet including guitarist Josh Workman, who captures the excitement of Vince’s collaborations with Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete. The Quintet includes: Josh Workman on guitar and John Santos on percussion. While you're there, you'll not only enjoy live Jazz, but also an array of Latin-inspired fare and cocktails. In addition, Chris Springer, host of Jazz 88.3's Latin Grooves will be your host! So mark your calendars and plan to usher in summer with your favorite jazz and blues radio station! Please Note: Admission is $20 per person--cash only and you must be 21+ to attend. 

Summertime Jazz Night - Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 25, 2016

Jazz 88.3's annual Summertime Jazz Night Rooftop Concert Series returns to the stunning Westgate Hotel, TONIGHT (6-9PM) with The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi, featuring Larry Vuckovich! Pianist Larry Vuckovich was Vince Guraldi’s only student and played in Vince’s two-piano group “Powder Keg”. This program features the Latin works of Vince Guaraldi performed by a stellar quintet including guitarist Josh Workman, who captures the excitement of Vince’s collaborations with Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete. The Quintet includes: Josh Workman on guitar and John Santos on percussion. While you're there, you'll not only enjoy live Jazz, but also an array of Latin-inspired fare and cocktails. In addition, Chris Springer, host of Jazz 88.3's Latin Grooves will be your host! So mark your calendars and plan to usher in summer with your favorite jazz and blues radio station! Please Note: Admission is $20 per person--cash only and you must be 21+ to attend. MORE ON THE ARTIST AND SERIES...

Jazz Live- Danny Green Trio Plus Strings!

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Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:July 19, 2016

Pianist and San Diego resident Danny Green returns to the Saville Theatre for another great Jazz Live, TONIGHT!!! Downbeat magazine wrote about Danny recently. "His pieces often flow, and there can be a natural, unforced quality to his writing." Come see and hear Danny as he brings his trusted trio: Justin Grinnell- bass and Julien Cantelm- drums along with a terrific string section (members of the SD Symphony) to Jazz Live. To reserve your tickets please go to the Speakeasy. If you have to purchase tickets please call 619-388-3743. When arriving please use the parking pass. LISTEN TO THE JAZZ LIVE AUDIO PREVIEW>

Inaugural San Diego Jazz Club Caravan

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 6, 2016

Jazz 88.3's Trip to Ireland!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 6, 2016

Jazz Live- The Jeff Hamilton Trio!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 5, 2016

It will be another all-star evening at the Saville Theatre TONIGHT. Jazz Live. Drummer and Leader Jeff Hamilton returns to City College and is bringing his killer band with him. Tamir Hendleman on piano and Christoph Luty on the bass. This show will be in high-demand so be sure to reserve your tickets in the Speakeasy right away. If you need to purchase tickets you can do so by calling 619-388-3743. Follow the traditional parking protocol and use the parking pass. READ ON FOR THE JAZZ LIVE AUDIO PREVIEW and More...

Jazz Live- Rickey Woodard's Tenor Madness!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:June 28, 2016

It will be sheer madness for the next Jazz Live TONIGHT! Acclaimed saxophonist Rickey Woodard is bringing some tenor giants to the Saville Theatre (Justo Almario and Charles Owens) for a terrific night of music. If you are a current and valid Jazz 88 member you can reserve your tickets in the Speakeasy. If you need to purchase tickets please call 619-388-3743. As always, print the parking pass for your car. READ ON for Jazz Live ENTIRE CONCERT AUDIO, Pics, More...

Lower Left Trio San Diego Sessions Live Debut

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:June 24, 2016

A packed house enjoyed San Diego's Lower Left Trio performance on Jazz 88.3's San Diego Sessions Live airing Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 8pm PT! Jazz 88.3 host Barry Farrar (Percussive Profiles, Thurs 10pm-Midnight PT; 'Round Midnight, Tues-Sat Midnight-2am PT) is the drummer and founder of Lower Left, with pianist Mikan Vlatkovich, and bassist Antar Martin rounding out the trio, captured live in San Diego. Click the LISTEN LIVE button or link to popup the browser player...so easy to LISTEN NOW! 

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Lower Left on Jazz 88.3 San Diego Sessions Live Sunday June 26 2016



We Thank You!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:June 20, 2016

Our June Membership Drive was a tremendous success. We heard from old members who re-joined the family and welcomed in a slew of new members. The station can only do what we do because of YOUR SUPPORT, so thank you. On behalf of the entire staff, we wish you a great summer and look forward to the many years of music ahead. Check out the poll results that we conducted during the drive for the favorite artist(s). 

Top Jazz Artist Poll From Spring 2016 Campaign Donors

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:June 20, 2016

Jazz fans in San Diego and across the world showed their support for Live, Human-Programmed and Presented, Jazz and Blues Radio at KSDS San Diego's Jazz 88.3 with their financial support during our 2016 Spring Membership Campaign AND by telling us their favorite Jazz and Blues Artists. Here is the top 10 artists as indicated by new donors and members during the campaign. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Top 10 Artist Poll - Jazz 88.3 2016 Spring Membership Campaign

01.  John Coltrane
 
02.  Dave Brubeck 
 
03.  Bill Evans       
 
04.  Billie Holiday 
 
05.  Louis Armstrong     
 
06.  Count Basie    
 
07.  Frank Sinatra
 
08.  Duke Ellington       
 
09.  Sarah Vaughan       
 
10.  Stan Getz