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A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to The New Soil Ensemble! They are the next generation of Jazz and live and play right here IN SAN DIEGO! They made the cover of DOWNBEAT magazine (43rd Student Awards Issue). They are part of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory led by Gilbert Castellanos. All of these young artists were on our Jazz Live San Diego stage back in January 2020 as part of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory Big Band concert. We are so proud.
 

If you google 'silver lining' it tells you that it's the hopeful side of a situation when things are looking gloomy. Well, Let's remove the gloom and share the positivity. Let's hear about YOUR Silver Lining over the past few months as we all do our part staying home. If you go to the DONATE NOW PAGE and make a donation, you can share your silver lining in the note field. Plus, you can tell us your favorite artist as we are taking a poll. If times are tough to contribute financially we understand; simply e-mail us at membership@jazz88.org. We will then read your story and favorite musician on the air to share with San Diego and the world. Share your silver lining (and artist) today.

We are all struggling during these uncertain times. But the one thing that is certain right now is the great straight-ahead Jazz sounds of KSDS Jazz 88.3. We are supplying the music all month and we hope YOU can supply the voice. Make a Vehicle Donation of any kind (Car, Boat, RV or Plane) OR make an Online Financial Contribution. After you're done please e-mail us a Voice Memo at membership@jazz88.org explaining how you value KSDS, especially during this crisis. It's the KSDS JAZZ VOICE MEMO-THON! We thank you in advance.

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.

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. 

The San Diego Latino Film Festival has been CANCELLED. More information is available at sdlatinofilm.com or call 619-230-1938.

Full Concert Audio - Christopher Hollyday and Telepathy

Read full article at: Christopher Hollyday and Telepathy Release New Dialogue on Jazz Live San Diego

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!

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.