KSDS 88.3 Blog

- RSS feed of all latest articles.

Robert Bush Benefit

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 23, 2015

Robert Bush translates music into words as well as anyone in the business ever has. A recent health crisis fortunately broke in our favor. The local Jazz community is coming together to help with expenses and show support for one amongst us. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th at Panama 66 in Balboa Park. A generous donation in lieu of admission fee seems to be the plan. Gilbert Castellanos has summoned Our Finest so tighten your wig and get with it. Start: 4pm. MORE on Robert's impact at Jazz 88.3...
Read full article at: Robert Bush Benefit

Ken Poston Named General Manager of KSDS-FM San Diegos Jazz88

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:August 13, 2015

Esperanza Spalding!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 12, 2015

Esperanza Spalding Presents: Emily's D+ Evolution, is coming to Embarcadero Marina Park South, TONIGHT at 7:30PM! In 2011 she won the Grammy® for Best New Artist. Her vocal talents along with her versatility in classical and jazz genres have made her one of today's most exciting and unique performers. Don’t miss the enchanting Esperanza Spalding performing in the cool Embarcadero night! It's one summer concert you simply won't want to miss! Click here to purchase tickets!

Jazz Live: Don Menza Quintet

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 3, 2015

Jazz Live: Charlie Chavez

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:August 3, 2015

Jazz Live TONIGHT at 8PM will feature percussionist Charlie Chavezand the Mexican regional trio, Perla Negra! This special night is part of City College's World Cultures Program and it is a must see (and hear) event. The band includes: Charlie Chavez- percussion/leader, Eugenio Arango- congas and bata, Andy Geib- trombone/flute, Eric Toralba- bass, Gabriel Sundy-tenor/flute, Special guest - Irving Flores- piano. If you're a valid Jazz 88 member you can still reserve your 2 free tickets! Don't forget about that pesky parking pass, too. See you there! MORE...
Read full article at: Jazz Live: Charlie Chavez

Jazz In The Courtyard

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 27, 2015

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support the 5th annual "Jazz In The Courtyard", featuring Holly Hofmann, Nathan James, Whitney Shay with Tony Davis, Bob Boss and Archie Thompson & The ArchTones! This beautifully arranged concert takes place THIS(!) Saturday, August 8th at 4PM at First Presbyterian Church of San Diego(320 Date Street San Diego, CA, 92101). There's still plenty of time to purchase tickets; just click here! Food and refreshments are included in your ticket price. It's going to be one summer concert you simply won't want to miss! READ ON for Jazz Vespers Interview Audio / Video / Links...
Read full article at: Jazz In The Courtyard

2015 Summer Jazz Workshop Free Final Concert Saturday July 25

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:

Posted on:July 23, 2015

Jazz Live The Carl Saunders Quartet

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 21, 2015

UPDATE 2: The final 45 minutes of audio from the Carl Saunders Quartet is available as Jazz 88 Speakeasy Audio and is linked below, as is the Jazz Live interview with Carl and video we shot during the interview. We are really sorry about not being able to broadcast the concert LIVE, but hope that you can share in the joy of the evening through our Jazz 88 Speakeasy. Enjoy!

UPDATE 1: Regrettably we are having technical issues for our Jazz Live broadcast. We are working on the issue and hope to go live from the Saville Theater as soon as we can. Facebook Event: Carl Saunders at Jazz Live (SHARE IT!) READ ON for Jazz Live Preview Audio, Artist Bios, Links, and more...

2 Of The Jazzier Things At San Diego Comic Con 2015

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:July 9, 2015

We are always looking for the Jazz-angle on the big happenings in San Diego and around the world, and one of the biggest in SD is Comic Con, happening July 9-12, 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center. And the Jazz-angle this year includes a special launch of San Diego native Igor Goldkind's "Is She Available?" described as a "Graphic Poetry Collection Combining Art, Comics, Jazz & Animation." 

Stars Align Proteges

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:July 7, 2015

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support "Stars Align Protégés" happening TONIGHT at 7PM at JCC Performing Arts Theater in La Jolla. It's your chance to come out and enjoy an incredible evening of music by some of San Diego's most talented young musicians! It's going to be one special night you simply won't want to miss.