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 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! |
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Jazz Live is happening TONIGHT, February 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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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| 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! |
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| We hope you enjoyed KSDS’s "Sounds of the Season." It was brought to you by the San Diego Union-Tribune. HERE IS THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON PLAYLIST. Speaking of lists, here is Jazz88’s Top Ten CDs of 2018 as picked by our Music Director, Joe Kocherhans (FULL LIST). Have a great New Jazzy Year from all of us here at KSDS/Jazz 88.3! HOST / CRITICS / FAN PICKS FOR 2018, MORE... |
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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! |
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| Jazz 88.3's End-of-the-Year 'Gift of Jazz' Holiday Drive was a great success. We welcomed new and re-joining members and our holiday season just got more festive because of it. Thank you so much for your support. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. We will be having our Christmas music marathon beginning at noon on Christmas Eve. Please tune-in. Speaking of music, here is our top ten list from the drive:
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Jazz Live will welcome back the KSDS Jazz Orchestra, led by Gilbert Castellanos, for Jazz 88.3's Annual Holiday Party. Join us on Tuesday, December 18th as the band will perform the original charts of Stan Kenton's Christmas masterpiece, 'A Merry Christmas!' Only current Jazz 88 members can attend this concert. Any questions about membership can be answered by the membership team however the show is SOLD OUT. 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! |
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Jazz 88.3 presents a screening of rare film clips from the West Coast Jazz era THIS FRIDAY NIGHT (Nov. 9th) at 7pm at the Saville Theatre on the campus of San Diego City College. The film will be presented by KSDS General Manager Ken Poston and feature performers such as Shorty Rogers, The Lighthouse All-Stars, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker as well as the only known footage of the late trumpeter Clifford Brown. Tickets for the events are $10. Students are free to attend (with valid Student ID) and parking is free (beginning at 6p) in Lot 8 (next to Saville Theatre) for the event. To make reservations call Ken Borgers at 619-388-3301. |
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