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Top Ten Discs of 2017

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 31, 2017

Happy New Year to all our Jazz and Blues lovers! It was a great year of music. Music Director, Joe Kocherhans culled his list down to a mere 10. See below for his Top Ten selections. We hope you have a great and jazzy new year. 

HERE'S OUR TOP 10...
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New Year's Eve Across America- A Live Special Event- 2018

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 26, 2017

Tim Pinch and Inside Jazz, in association with KSDS-FM presents "New Year's Eve Across America." Featuring some of the greatest jazz musicians around today including Scott Whitfield, Jon Mayer, Bob McChesney, Carl Saunders and other special guests. We are ringing in the new year in each time zone leading up to midnight on the west coast. Live music, interviews and good fun. Only on KSDS-FM, 88.3 and Jazz 88.org.

Jazz Live- Ralph Peterson Fo'tet

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 20, 2017

Jazz Live kicks off 2018 in a grand fashion. Drummer and leader Ralph Peterson comes to the Saville Theatre TONIGHT (8pm). Peterson has been one of the most in-demand drummer bandleaders for more than a quarter of a century. He has lead a number of influential ensembles which have continually pushed the envelope of imagination and improvisation. One of those ensembles is his Fo'tetThe concert is for Jazz 88 members only. As always, Thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. Remember, that good ole' parking pass and come hungry, because a food truck will be on site!
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Jazz Live- Nutcracker Sweets

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 14, 2017

The SOLD OUT Jazz Live happening TONIGHT will be one for the ages as history will be made. First- it is the premiere of the KSDS Jazz Orchestra led by Gilbert Castellanos. Second- the night is being billed as "The Nutcracker Sweets: 2 Tasty Versions of the Nutcracker Suite (Duke Ellington and Shorty Roger's respective interpretations)." The evening will start EARLY (6PM) with the Young Lions playing holiday music in and and outside the Saville Theatre all while you enjoy refreshments and participate in a KSDS silent auction. The actual start time for the music will be 7pm for this Jazz Live.The concert is for Jazz 88 members only. As always, Thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. Remember, that good ole' parking pass and come hungry, because a food truck will be on site!
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Silent Auction for KSDS

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:December 5, 2017

'Tis the season to be merry and to BID! Join us before Jazz Live begins TONIGHTat 530pm for a great silent auction that is guaranteed to delight everyone on your gift giving list. The silent auction proceeds will benefit KSDS and the items up for auction include a Dane Coffee Roasters Gift Basket, A wine and dinner package from Cafe Bar Europa, A bi-plane ride through La Jolla, courtesy of SD Sky Tours, Salsa dance lessons from Melomano Entertainment, a flower arrangement from Cal Pacific Orchids, dinner for 6 from Chef Hanis of The Carnitas Snack Shack, a gourmet gift basket from Seaside Market, wine from Negociant Winery, a gift certificate from 10 Barrell Brewing Co. and an original 24 x 14 painting from artist DC Langer. And, there's a terrific Blue Note Cruise up for auction (worth 7K). Even though Jazz Live is SOLD OUT we hope you still come on down and enjoy the festivities- holiday music from the Young Lions begins at 6pm and there will be a food truck on site as well. See you there!