September, 2019

Jazz 88.3's 2019 Fall Membership Drive was a big success! Thank you so much for your support. We welcomed many new and renewing members and the music will continue to thrive because of it. If you missed your chance to call during the drive you can still donate towards the campaign by clicking here. Here is the top ten list from our most recent drive:

Jazz 88.3 is proud to partner with Live Nation as they present Al Di Meola, Tuesday, September 24th (7PM) at The Magnolia in El Cajon. A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return To Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic guitar trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, and the Rite of Strings trio with bassist Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. For more information, or to purchase tickets, simply click here!

Jazz 88.3 has partnered with La Jolla Music Society as they present Chick Corea, Wednesday, October 2nd at Balboa Theatre (8PM)! NEA Jazz Master and 22-time GRAMMY®-Award winner Chick Corea is joined by bass powerhouse Christian McBride and drum master Brian Blade to form this stellar trio. Trilogy includes reinventions of classic Corea compositions, previously unrecorded originals, and an array of jazz standards recognized with two GRAMMY® Awards. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

• Keyboard legend Chick Corea and rising star Gerald Clayton discuss their music and mutual admiration society - San Diego Union Tribune

SOLD OUT! Charles McPherson will be performing for a very special KSDS fundraising event on Saturday, September 28 at 7:30pm. The concert will be billed as Charles McPherson plays the music of Charlie 'Bird' Parker with Strings. This legendary album was recorded 60 years ago and remains one of Charlie Parker's best recorded work. It's orchestration, pleasing melodies and subtle chord changes make this a timeless recording. This is event is SOLD OUT but you may request to be on a waiting list in case there are any cancellations- call 619-388-3301 or E-MAIL US AT INFO@JAZZ88.ORG. It will require an $88.30 contribution.

Jazz 88.3 has partnered with Humphreys, as they present, the legendary, Diana Krall, Tuesday, September 24th (8PM)! Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered five Grammy® Awards, eight Juno® Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. For more information, or to purcahse tickets, simply click here!

Jazz 88.3 is so proud to partner with Goldenvoice as they present Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Sunday, September 22nd (8PM) at Humphrey's on Shelter Island! Nine-time Grammy winner and legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert has continued to sell out shows nationwide alongside his wife, Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall, since they began touring together in 2006. Top 40 singles include "The Lonely Bull," "The Mexican Shuffle," "A Taste of Honey," "This Guy's In Love With You" and "Rise." On the heels of the October 2018 release of Alpert’s latest album Music Volume 3, these music icons perform an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some classic Tijuana Brass and Brazil '66 songs, as well as many surprises. An exciting show from two legendary performers! For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!