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The Mission Bay Preservationists go to Japan in 2019!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 5, 2019

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. In April of 2019 they will be headed back to Yokohoma, Japan to perform and are raising money for their trip. The Japanese Friendship Concert Series takes place at Balboa Park's Japanese Friendship Garden and is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (through April). All monies raised will go towards travel and accommodations for the trip. Click here to support them!

Gregory Porter @ Balboa Theatre

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:February 4, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support San Diego Theatres as they present multi-Grammy award winning jazz vocalist, Gregory Porter, THIS Sunday, (7PM) at Balboa Theatre. He will perform songs with his outstanding band, from his highly acclaimed five albums. Raised in California, Porter’s mother was a minister, and he cites the Bakersfield Southern Gospel sound, as well as his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection, as fundamental influences on his own sound. Porter began singing in small jazz clubs in San Diego while attending San Diego State University on a football scholarship, where he played outside linebacker. Eventually it was music that Porter chose to pursue full-time at the encouragement of local musicians including his mentor Kamau Kenyatta. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here

KSDS Celebrates Black History Month in 2019

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 31, 2019

Jazz 88.3 will honor Black History month by highlighting how African-Americans have created and advanced the art form of Jazz. Each year KSDS chooses a significant aspect of African-American culture and this year’s focus is the Golden Age of Kansas City Jazz. From Bennie Moten to Charlie "Bird" Parker Kansas City helped spawn many of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. Listen every weekday, all month long, for a different historical aspect of Kansas City Jazz. The segments can also be visualized at Jazz88.org.  A look at Kansas City's history every weekday during Black History Month, only on KSDS, Jazz 88.3. Click here to read all the segments.

JCC Presents: It Must Be Schwing: The Blue Note Story

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 30, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival as they present: "It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story"Thursday, February 7th (7PM) at the Clairemont Reading Cinemas. Now in its 29th year, the festival has become one of the largest and most highly acclaimed Jewish Film Festivals in the country. Today, with more than 17,000 ticket holders, SDJFF is the most widely attended annual Jewish cultural event in San Diego. The 11-day Festival features over 80 screenings of international films at five theatre venues: Reading Cinemas Town Square, Edwards San Marcos 18, Museum of Photographic Arts, Project Bar & Grill and the Garfield Theatre at the JCC. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here

Jazz Live- The Prez Conference- an All-Star Tribute to Lester Young

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 29, 2019

Jazz Live is happening TONIGHTFebruary 12 and will honor the "PREZ", Lester Young as done by a terrific tenor sax section of Doug Webb, Ralph Moore and Greg Fishman. The rest of the band is stellar as well- Carl Saunders on Trumpet, Henry Soloman on Baritone, Mitch Forman on Piano, Bruce Forman on Guitar, Jeff Littleton on Bass and Dan Schnell on Drums. This Jazz Live will celebrate and honor the Prez for a night of music you don't want to miss. Only current Jazz 88 members can attend this concert. Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team or you can call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop, located in University Heights (Park Blvd.) and now Solana Beach for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!

SDMT- Crazy for You

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 17, 2019

San Diego Musical Theatre presents "CRAZY FOR YOU" running now through March 3rd. It tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. This show has won 3 Tony awards including Best Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design and the book and lyrics were done by George and Ira Gershwin. It features classic and memorable tunes  such as "I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Use the special discount code 'jazz88' at checkout to receive a discounted price. Here is all the ticket information.

"Jazz In The Key Of Ellison"

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 15, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support La Jolla Music Society as they present Jazz In The Key Of Ellison happening Saturday, February 16th at Balboa Theatre (8PM). Inspired by the musical life of America’s iconic writer Ralph Ellison, presented in music, words, and images. Ralph Ellison, acclaimed author of the National Book Award-winning novel Invisible Man, was an accomplished trumpeter who was close to many of the great jazz innovators of his lifetime – from Armstrong and Ellington to Bird and Monk." For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here

Bill Frisell: When You Wish Upon A Star

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:January 15, 2019

Jazz 88.3 is proud to partner with Art Power as they present: Bill Frisell: When You Wish Upon A Star, Wednesday, January 23rd at 8PM at Price Center East Ballroom at UCSD. Bill Frisell has seen collaborations with the likes of Elvis Costello, Bono, Paul Simon, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic over the course of his 35-year career. His Grammy-nominated album When You Wish Upon a Star features his arrangements and interpretations of music for film and television. The guitarist will be joined by bassist Thomas Morgan, drummer Rudy Royston, and singer Petra Haden in re-imagining time-honored gems like “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” as well as music from television favorites, including The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Honeymooners. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Sounds of the Season and Top Ten Discs!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 30, 2018

Jazz Live- Denise Donatelli

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 19, 2018

Jazz Live will welcome the debut of Grammy-nominated vocalist, Denise Donatelli. Her band consists of Josh Nelson (p), Larry Koonse (g), Alex Boneham (b) and Dan Schnelle (d). Join us TONIGHT for this momentous concert. Only current Jazz 88 members can attend this concert. Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team. As always, thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. They are located in University Heights steps away from their old location on Park Blvd. with more spacious, dog-friendly environment and also in Solana Beach. If you are going remember that good ole' parking pass!