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Happy Hour- Steve Harris!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 16, 2013

Heads-up Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour goers! Our monthly happy hour at the historic and newly renovated Lafayette Hotel takes place on the FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 5-7:30PM! So be sure to mark your calendars, grab your dancing shoes and plan to groove to great live music THIS(!) Thursday with Stevie HarrisAlso, please note: There's a $10 cover charge (cash only!) and you MUST be 21+ to attend! Oh, and if you're worried about parking, don't fret--there's an overflow parking lot (FREE!) on the corner of Howard and Texas Streets. We'll see you THIS THURSDAY in the Mississippi Ballroom!

Happy Hour - Sue Palmer!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 16, 2013

Heads-up Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour goers! Our monthly happy hour at the historic Lafayette Hotel takes place on the FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 5-7:30PM! Be sure to mark your calendars, grab your dancing shoes and plan to groove to great live music TONIGHT(!) with Sue Palmer! This Happy Hour will be a little extra-special, as Sue, and her entire Motel Swing Orchestra will celebrate the release of their new album: “Bricktop.” Also, please note: There's a $10 cover charge (cash only!) and you MUST be 21+ to attend!  Oh, and if you're worried about parking, don't fret--there's an overflow parking lot (FREE!) on the corner of Howard and Texas Streets. We'll see you TONIGHT(!) in the Mississippi Ballroom!

Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour- B-3 Four!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 16, 2013

Heads-up Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour goers! Our monthly happy hour at the historic Lafayette Hotel takes place on the FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 5-7:30PM! So be sure to mark your calendars, grab your dancing shoes and plan to come out and groove to great live music TONIGHT(!) with the ever so soulful, B-3 Four! Also, please note: There's a $10 cover charge (cash only!) and you MUST be 21+ to attend!  Oh, and if you're worried about parking, don't fret--there's an overflow parking lot (FREE!) on the corner of Howard and Texas Streets. We'll see you TONIGHT(!) in the Mississippi Ballroom!

Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour - Barbara Morrison!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 16, 2013

Heads-up Happy Hour goers! Join us, TONIGHT(!) at 5PM for our first Happy Hour of 2016! Jazz vocal legend, Barbara Morrison will be performing. We will also have great food and vibes. As usual, it'll take place in the Mississippi Ballroom at the historic Lafayette Hotel on El Cajon Boulevard. There will also be hosted appetizers and happy hour drink prices! There's a $10 cover charge (cash only!) and you MUST be 21+ to attend. We'll see you there!


End of the Year Mini-Campaign

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 11, 2013

It's almost 2014 and we need your help.  Jazz 88.3 needs to raise $40k in December, and we're only $15k away.  Can you assist? The line is open- 619-388-3000. Many thanks to those who have already lent a hand.

James Harman Blues Band at Blues Live San Diego 2013.12.10

Blog Name:Jazz Live

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:December 10, 2013

James Harman Blues Band transforms Jazz 88 Jazz Live San Diego into Blues Live in Celebration of 30 years of Every Shade of Blue with T.
  • Blog, Tweet, and Post EVERYWHERE during the show with the #JazzLive and #Jazz88 Hastags!
  • Here's a slideshow of shots from the show...updated during the show...

  • Blues For The Line in front of the Saville Theatre by Quentin's Revenge featuring Leilani Kilgore

  • Jazz Live Interview with James Harman
  • Jazz Live San Diego Preview: Ernie Watts Quartet on Tuesday, January 14, 2014

The Best of 2013

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 2, 2013

Our Top Ten of 2013: 10 Kevin Eubanks "The Messenger" 9 Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine "It's About Time" 8 Joey DeFrancesco "One for Rudy" 7 Rob Thorsen "Live!" 6 Mike Wofford "It's Personal" 5 Tierney Sutton "After Blue" 4 Gilbert Castellanos "Federal Jazz Project" 3 Gregory Porter "Liquid Spirit" 2 Kyle Eastwood "The View From Here" 1 Ahmad Jamal "Saturday Morning"

Lori Bell Quartet Featuring Mike Garson at Jazz Live San Diego 2013-11-12

Blog Name:Jazz Live

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:November 12, 2013

The Lori Bell Quartet Featuring Mike Garson at Jazz Live San Diego, Tuesday, November 12, 2013...

Jazz Live San Diego with Billy Mintz Liveblogged Tuesday October 8 2013

Blog Name:Jazz Live

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:October 8, 2013

Billy Mintz plays with a quartet including Roberta Piket at Jazz Live San Diego, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 8 to 10 PM PT...

KSDS Fall Membership Campaign

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:September 23, 2013

Thank you for your contribution to The Jazz 88.3 "Play It Forward" Membership Campaign. The campaign has ended and we achieved our goal! Every dollar counts though so if you didn't get a chance to make your contribution we are hoping you can do it now and become a "Jazz Hero!" There are great benefits when you sign up, plus you will be supporting the music you love.  Join now or call 619-388-3000