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Charles Lloyd Jazz 88.3 Artist of the Week - Portrait in Jazz Schedule - Week of March 16 2015

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:March 16, 2015

Charles Lloyd, Jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, in his 6th decade of performing and who will receive his 2015 NEA Jazz Master recognition in April, 2015, is San Diego's Jazz 88.3 Artist of the Week for March 16, 2015. His life and music will be celebrated by Jazz 88.3 hosts all week. Ruby Braff, Tommy Flanagan, Lem Winchester, Harold Mabern, Marian McPartland will be the featured artists each weekday from Noon to 1pm PT on Portrait in Jazz with Joe Kocherhans. Before we share more information on these past and living Jazz legends....

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Jazz Live Missy Andersen- SOLD OUT

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 13, 2015

Missy Andersen has been going strong since her teens and each day adds more momentum. Currently living in San Diego, she is nominated for Female Artist of the Year (Soul/Blues) for this year's Blues Music Awards. That makes TONIGHT'S SOLD OUT Jazz Live a homecoming showcase and a chance to see someone truly on the rise. Hear what the world knows, this deal is for real. Finally worked a hip layout for the parking permit so please print and bring.

This Is Jazz 2015 Celebrates Womens History Month with Women In Jazz in Carlsbad

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:March 11, 2015

This is Jazz! 2015, a partnership between the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office and San Diego's Jazz 88.3, continues Saturday, March 14 at 4PM in Carlsbad City Library's Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium with a celebration of Women's History Month as San Diego's Queen of Boogie Woogie (and Jazz 88.3 weekend host) Sue Palmer and Jazz 88.3 host Janine Harty present "Women In Jazz". 


The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz says ""Women have participated on every instrument, in every style, and in every era of jazz history. Yet, with the notable exception of singers and a number of pianists, female jazz musicians have been continuously overlooked in the most prestigious areas of jazz practice, marketing, and documentation." Sue and Janine attempt to set the record straight with a program illustrating, through both music and words, the contribution of women in Jazz from pre-1920's through today. 

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88K in 88 Hours!!!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 9, 2015

Our “88K in 88 Hours” Pledge Drive has concluded. WE DID IT! THANK YOU! Congratulations to Clarence for winning the Nathan East autographed guitar and to our winners of the Monterey Jazz Festival trip. If you didn't get a chance to help out we sure can still use your support. Please call 619-388-3000 or MAKE A PLEDGE NOW.

TICKET GIVEAWAYS - MOMIX Alchemia by La Jolla Music Society - Tin Hat by ArtPower! at UCSD

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:March 5, 2015

Joe Garrison Jazz Live

Blog Name:Jazz Live

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 27, 2015

The music of Joe Garrison is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Quietly distilled into a dynamic form and now animated by like-minded adventurists, Garrison's compositions are in the spotlight for our next Jazz Live TONIGHT. Jazz 88.3 Members should reserve tickets online now. Also, the Parking Permit is here. 8pm in the Saville Theatre at City College. Can't make it? Listen online!


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WIN TICKETS To See Monk Award Winner Kris Bowers Presented by ArtPwr at The Loft

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:February 25, 2015

UPDATE: Ticket giveaway closed Friday morning at 9:30am. CONGRATULATIONS Jerry C., Rick V, Miriam K, Kim C, and James S! Tickets still available for this show!

ART PWR! is presenting pianist Kris Bowers at The Loft at UCSD on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 and Jazz 88.3 has YOUR TICKETS! Enter the drawing for 1 of 5 pair of tickets to see the Winner of the 2011 Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition in his San Diego debut. Ticket winners will be announced on Friday morning!



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Ticket Giveaway To See Kei Akagi at the Loft at UCSD Saturday February 28 2015 8pm

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:February 23, 2015

Jazz Trumpeter and Educator Clark Terry Passes At Age 94

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:February 22, 2015

The Jazz World is honoring the life of one of the greats today at the news of the passing of Jazz Trumpter, Educator, Mentor and more, Clark Terry. His wife Gwen Terry made the following announcement on his website on Saturday evening, 

"Our beloved Clark Terry has joined the big band in heaven where he’ll be singing and playing with the angels. He left us peacefully, surrounded by his family, students and friends. Clark has known and played with so many amazing people in his life. He has found great joy in his friendships and his greatest passion was spending time with his students. We will miss him every minute of every day, but he will live on through the beautiful music and positivity that he gave to the world. Clark will live in our hearts forever.

With all my love, Gwen Terry"

The family has asked the Jazz world to post their remembrances on the website Guestbook and Facebook pages. San Diego's Jazz 88.3 would like to highlight comments from our listeners and supporters and the rest of the San Diego Jazz Community. We offer our Comments section at the end of this blog post as a place to share links to your personal remembrances and links to special articles about Clark Terry.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE to follow updated comments from San Diego's Jazz 88.3 hosts, San Diego Jazz artist and community, and links to other news about the passing of "Mumbles"

Ticket Giveaway To See Paul Thorn at the Belly Up Tavern Friday February 20 2015 9PM

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:February 18, 2015

The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach has 4 pair of tickets for Jazz 88 listeners and supporters to this Friday's, February 20, 2015 9pm, performance of Paul Thorn with Nancarrow. Paul Thorn's new album Too Blessed To Be Stressed stakes out new territory for the popular roots-rock songwriter and performer, a perfect match for listeners of Jazz 88's Blues, Guitar, and Roots shows. This is an age 21 and over show. 

Enter your name, email, and phone number below during our giveaway on Wednesday and we'll let you know Thursday if you've won tickets!