Thank you for making KCSM a home for jazz—and for everyone who loves it. Each Fall, The most successful fundraising often happens during KCSM Challenge Days, when listener donations are matched by generous supporters. These leadership gifts create momentum, encourage participation, and help ensure KCSM remains a vibrant source of jazz for listeners throughout the Bay Area and around the world. (more)

Congratulations to Justice from San Francisco who was the winner of one (1) Pair of Tickets to see Herbie Hancock at Davies Symphony Hall. "Courtesy of Another Planet Entertainment" (https://apeconcerts.com/)

Food and hospitality donations help support KCSM's community engagement efforts throughout the year. Here's how you can help. (more)

KCSM was proud to join Bay Area broadcasters and listeners at Radio Day By The Bay, a celebration of the voices and communities that make local radio matter. We enjoyed meeting so many KCSM fans and cheering on Dick Conte, Claire Mack and the family of Leslie Stoval during recognition of the 2026 Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame inductees. Special thanks to everyone who stopped by the KCSM booth, including Abe, D Minor, Charles, and Larry.

Jazz singer Vicki Burns is the complete package. With her three-octave range, sure sense of rhythm, and perfect intonation, she can scat convincingly, swing like a horn, and write hip songs worthy of attention from other vocalists. Jesse “Chuy Varela welcomes Vickie Burns to Jazz In The Afternoon to talk about her career and upcoming performances at The Sound Room (Oakland) August 14, The Meyhouse (Palo Alto) August 15, and Mr. Tipples (San Francisco) August 16.

Hank Mobley: No Room For Squares / The Blue Note Recordings 1963-66, Part 1. We present the brilliant saxophonist-composer in the company of Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Andrew Hill, Philly Joe Jones and more.

Tom Gold. I first experienced the artistry of ballet dancer/choreographer, Tom Gold at the premiere of his French Cinema-inspired piece, Le Voyage in April 2025 in Manhattan. Although Tom was a twenty-one-year member of New York City Ballet and the founder/director of his own company since 2008, I was new to his work. Imagine my delight when the music accompanying the dancing was jazz performed by vocalist Olivia Chindamo, pianist Matthew Sheens with bassist Marty Jaffe. Tom Gold is a life-long jazz lover and feels the improvisational aspect and rhythmic feel of jazz have always touched something deep inside him and influenced his approach to dance and life.

Coming Soon.

This episode features selections in honor of America's 250th, a long set-in memory of Bishop James C. Austin (St. Luke's COGIC Youth Choir), Ward Singers (pictured), Wheat Street Female Quartet, Edward Dominick, and others.

Coming Soon

By age ten, King Moore had already performed on America’s Got Talent, appeared twice on The Tamron Hall Show, spoken at the White House and performed the national anthem for a sold-out crowd at Little Caesars Arena. Now, this multi-talented 10-year-old is showing the world that leadership, empathy and creativity aren’t limited by age. Through his 501(c)3 nonprofit, Kicks @ Grow Foundation, King Moore is launching the Brand-New World Campaign, a global youth initiative bringing children from more than 10 countries together to create music, celebrate cultures and deliver shoes, clothing, food and essentials to communities that need them most. Inspired by King Moor’s song “Brand New,” the campaign empowers children to collaborate, share stories and make a difference-all while having fun and learning from one another.