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Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour- The Legendary Les McCann!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:October 23, 2015

Heads-up Jazz 88.3 Happy Hour goers -- our monthly happy hour will be one for the books because we're bringing the legendary, Les McCann to the historic Lafayette Hotel, TONIGHT at 5PM! Please note: There's a $10 cover charge (cash only!) and you MUST be 21+ to attend! There will also be hosted food and a full cash bar with happy hour prices! Oh, and if you're worried about parking, don't fret--there's an overflow parking lot (FREE!) on the corner of Howard and Texas Streets. We'll be downstairs in the Mississippi Ballroom and we really hope to see you there!

Jazz 88.3 2015 Fall Membership Drive!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:October 21, 2015

Our membership campaign has concluded. We are so grateful for your support and so thankful to have you join or re-join our jazzy family. As of now, our un-official total is just north of $193,000, our largest ever membership campaign total. So, congratulations to you, our members! Also, congratulations to all of our sweepstakes winners! If you didn't win your trip to Cuba you can still go (see details), or call 206-842-9775. If you didn't get a chance to make a pledge you can still do so and get in on some of the pledge premiums like Cuba, Sinatra's house and so much more! CHECK OUT YOUR OPTIONS! Or, you can still give us a ring- CALL 619-388-3000 or here's a link to take care of that now.

A Tribute To Nina Simone!

Blog Name:Home Page News

Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:October 14, 2015

The Westgate Hotel will pay homage to singer, pianist, composer and activist, Nina Simone, TONIGHT at 7PM in the stunning Versailles Ballroom. While savoring an exquisite three-course menu (including two glasses of wine) created by executive chef, Fabrice Hardel, you'll also enjoy four decades worth of timeless music, adapted by the Lorraine Castellanos Quintet featuring renowned trumpeter, Gilbert Castellanos. This will be one enchanted evening you certainly won't want to miss! Retro-glamour attire is strongly encouraged! For more information, or to make a reservation for this highly anticipated event, click here!
Read full article at: A Tribute To Nina Simone!

Previous Jazz and Blues Music Winners and Honorees of the San Diego Music Awards

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:October 5, 2015

We've scoured the lists of San Diego Music Awards Winners and Lifetime Achievement Honorees to bring you the Jazz and Blues artists that have won and been honored at all previous shows, starting in 1991. You curious folks will be able to wow your friends with answer to such questions as "How Many Jazz and Blues Artists have Lifetime Achievement Awards?" or "Who Was The First (and Only) Jazz Artist to Win Artist of the Year?" or "What two Jazz 88 Hosts have received a Lifetime Achievement Award?" or you can make up your own "San Diego Music Awards Jazz and Blues Trivial Pursuit" game and play it with your friends!  READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE for the complete list by year...

Previous Jazz and Blues Music Winners and Honorees of the San Diego Music Awards