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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 14, 2020

Another way to join KSDS San Diego's Jazz 88.3 is with the listening stream. There's the KSDS APP. Please search 'KSDS Jazz' in your respective Google or Apple store.

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Jazz Live- Vocalist Staci Griesbach with Tamir Hendelman

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 3, 2020

Jazz Live will be celebrating Women's History Month TONIGHT with vocalist Staci Griesbach as she presents "My Patsy Cline Songbook" featuring contemporary jazz arrangements of country music icon Patsy Cline’s biggest hits including "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces" and her first national hit "Walkin’ After Midnight," in which ROLLING STONE called Griesbach’s single “a gorgeous jazz interpretation.” Sprinkled with nods to the Great American Songbook, Griesbach's performance draws audiences in with charm and charisma presenting these recognizable classics that defy genre. Accompanying Staci will be pianist Tamir Hendelman and acclaimed reedman Bob Sheppard his trio. For this concert we are inviting the entire publc (regardless of Jazz 88 membership status) to celebrate Women's History Month. But, we still encourage you make your reservations in the Speakeasy. If you are going please pick up your tickets no later than 7:30pm as they will be released to the public after that time.  Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call 619-388-3037. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.) for all of our Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass! Facebook Event.

Women's History Month 2020

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 28, 2020

March is Women's History Month and KSDS-FM is celebrating by shining the spotlight on listener's favorite female vocalists. Listen every weekday throughout the month to hear daily musical features with some of the greatest singers in Jazz history, counting down to your number one favorite. For details about each singer go to the KSDS Blog to learn more. 

SD Latino Film Festival 2020

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 27, 2020

Christopher Hollyday and Telepathy Release New Dialogue on Jazz Live San Diego

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 17, 2020

Jazz Live will welcome back Alto Saxophonist Christopher Hollyday and his Telepathy band to the Saville Theatre TONIGHT at 8pm. His band will be stellar- Gilbert Castellanos on Trumpet, Joshua White on Piano, Rob Thorsen on Bass and Tyler Kreutel on Drums. This concert will be the album release of 'Dialogue' AND Christopher's 50th Birthday so it's not to be missed. The show is SOLD OUT, but the broadcast starts at 8pm.  The box office will open at 6pm and unclaimed tickets will be available beginning at 730pm. 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!

Christopher Hollyday and Telepathy Jazz Live San Diego 2020.2.10

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Sinatra at the Sands Fundraising Concert

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 28, 2020

TONIIGHT AT 7:30PM is your chance to relive one of the most celebrated concerts ever to be recorded. Sinatra at the Sands. Esteemed Drummer and Conductor Michael Berkowitz will be leading the KSDS Jazz Orchestra for a night you will not forget as he and the band will be playing the original arrangements from this famous engagement. Singer, Ned Rifken, one of the foremost Sinatra-styled vocalists, is billed as the “Ambassador of Swing” and he will transport you back in time with his interpretations of these Sinatra-Basie classics. The show is SOLD OUT! The box office opens at 6pm. Doors open at 7PM. All tickets can be claimed at will call. Here is the parking pass (FREE PARKING) for the concert. You can park anywhere on campus with the pass but Lot 8 is closest to the theatre which is located on C street across from 14th street. Here is a map.

VIP (DINNER) ATTENDEES- Please arrive at the Old Spaghetti Factory (275 Fifth Ave.) between 4:30-5pm. You will check in with a Jazz 88 staff member.

Any questions or for more information about tonight Just call 619-388-3301 or e-mail us at info@jazz88.org.See you there!

KSDS Fundraising Concert- The Cookers

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 10, 2020

TONIGHT at 8pm will be a concert for the ages and a one-time only KSDS Fundraising Event. The Cookers come to the Saville Theatre! This is truly a band of Modern Jazz Heavyweights- Billy Harper (ts), Cecil McBee (b), George Cables (p), Eddie Henderson (tpt), Donald Harrison (as), David Weiss (tpt), Billy Hart (d). The concert will be at the Saville Theatre here at City College. FREE PARKING (no pass required). The concert is SOLD OUT. Please arrive around 7pm to get your tickets at will call. If you have questions or need more information about this event please e-mail us at info@jazz88.org or call 619-388-3301.

Mission Bay Preservationists- JFG 2020 Concert Series

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 9, 2020

The Mission Bay Preservationists, from Mission Bay High School, are known as one of the finest traditional youth jazz bands in the country and have played prestigious gigs like Preservation Hall, WWOZ Radio, The Old U.S. Mint Performance Hall in New Orleans, The House of Blues and here at the KSDS, Jazz 88.3 studios. They are resuming their The Japanese Friendship Concert Series  which takes place at Balboa Park's Japanese Friendship Garden and is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month February-April (1st and 3rd Thursday in May). All monies raised will go towards supporting the music progam at Mission Bay High School. Click here to support them! NOTE- As of now all concerts are cancelled through the month of April. Please check back for updates about the May shows. 

Jazz Live- Gilbert Castellanos and his Young Lions

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 3, 2020

Jazz Live is happening NOW! It features, for the first time, Gilbert Castellanos' Young Lions Jazz Conservatory Big Band to the Saville stage. Gilbert will be playing along side these tremendously talented kids. Please pick up your tickets no later than 7:30pm as they will be released to the public after that time. You need to be a valid Jazz 88 member to go to this concert. You can make your reservations in the SpeakeasyAny questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call 619-388-3037. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.) for all of our Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 16, 2019

The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center is presenting "Fred Hersch: A Solo Piano Concert in Memory of Loraine Stern," Monday, April 13th at 7:30PM at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre. A select member of jazz’s piano pantheon, Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the music’s course over more than three decades. A solo performance by Hersch is an elegant, pensive and playful invitation to explore the possibilities of both the instrument and the song. Tickets can be purchased here.