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One of the most prolific and prominent bebop altoists on the West Coast Jazz Scene, Lanny Morgan, will be coming to Jazz Live TONIGHT. Morgan first came to prominence in New York, as the young lead alto for Maynard Ferguson's Big Band of the sixties, as well as Maynard's sextet of the same era. Speaking of a sextet, Lanny will be bringing his sextet (Bob Summers- trumpet, Doug Webb- tenor, Matt Harris- piano, Chris Conner- bass, Paul Kreibich- drums) to the Saville Theatre for a night music that will entertain and inspire. To reserve your tickets please go The Speakeasy. For the general public you can purchase tickets by calling 619-388-3301. Here's the parking pass. PREVIEW / PHOTOS / MORE...

Summer is almost over and what better way to celebrate than to celebrate in style at The Westgate Hotel with their annual Sunset Poolside Jazz Series! The last show of the 2017 series is tonight from 6:30-9:30PM. Jazz enthusiasts will sway and groove to the sounds of Southern California’s finest Jazz talents, offering an eclectic jazz experience poolside! Set against a backdrop of downtown San Diego’s skyline at sunset, the event series will feature a different performance every week, complimented by signature cocktails, wine and craft beer, as well as a gourmet array of appetizers and tapas. The series is curated by world-renowned trumpeter, Gilbert Castellanos, so it's bound to be a phenomenal summer concert series! To view the complete lineup, click here. PREVIEW SERIES ARTISTS...

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Jazz 88.3 is very proud to support Gator By the Bay again this year, happening today through Sunday, May 13th! It's Mardi Gras in May! Enjoy Zydeco, Blues, Crawfish, and, of course, great, live music! What better way to kick off the weekend?! It's all happening this weekend at Spanish Landing Park. To view the complete line-up and/or for more information, click here! BAYOU BROTHERS LIVE ON SECOND LINE PARADE...

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support the 15th Annual UC San Diego Jazz Camp again this year! The camp is being held June 25th-30th. Together with KSDS, UC San Diego Jazz Camp is offering a full-tuition scholarship open to (1) youth and (1) adult. Scholarship does not include room and board. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is May 15th. And, be sure to mention “KSDS” in the application to be considered. Awardees will be selected on May 17th. If you win, you'll be among some of San Diego's former (and very talented) winners, such: Danny Green, Evona Wascinski (also a camp staff member), Matt Smith, Fernando Gomez and Ryan Shaw! Click here to apply! Good luck from all of us here at Jazz 88.3!