Listen to All About Jazz host Steve Roby's interview with KCSM Station Manager Dr. Robert Franklin about the Documentary on KCSM's broadcast history, from it's humble beginning as a hands-on training ground for students, to a full-time jazz station. (click on headline for more information)

KCSM, in partnership with the California Historical Radio Society, proudly presents the documentary "KCSM - The History of Bay Area Jazz Radio."Join us at the beautiful Alameda Theatre for a special film screening, followed by a guided tour of the CHRS Museum. Explore the rich legacy of Bay Area jazz broadcasting and celebrate the many KCSM legends honored in the Radio Museum Hall of Fame, including: Mal Sharpe, Al “Jazzbeaux” Collins, Pat Henry, Dan Odum, Stan Dunn,Sonny Buxton and Miranda Wilson. Get your tickets now: https://app.formovietickets.com/index.html?chain=alameda&rtn=43500&page=pickTicket&showId=279810&placeId=375 We hope to see you there!

The United States Air Force Band of Flight's "Flight One Combo" is a versatile small group performing the uniquely American art form of Jazz. The members featured in this group are all active-duty musicians serving in the United States Air Force, and all but one are stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Atlantic Records, Part 11 - 1956. Atlantic Records was the most influential, significant and important independent record label to come out of the late-1940s, during a time when there were many great, small indie labels being born. What gave Atlantic the advantage over Specialty, Chess, Modern, Vee-Jay, Exclusive, King, etc is the breadth of material, variety of music styles and the sheer number of hit records that led to the Rock n' Roll explosion of the mid-1950s. Matt The Cat and the "Juke In The Back" present this behemoth, 14-part series celebrating the first 10 years of Atlantic's existence: 1947-57. This week in part eleven, we'll focus on 1956. It's the first year that Rock n' Roll was solidly placed in the mainstream of popular music. Atlantic began to soften and smooth out its rough R&B sound a bit during 1956 and onward, in order to appeal to the new Rock n' Roll audience. Joe Turner scored his only pop hit with "Corrine Corrina," which hit #41 Pop and #2 R&B and The Drifters continued to chart without Clyde McPhatter as "Ruby Baby" and "I Got To Get Myself A Woman" feature Johnny Moore handing the lead. Chuck Willis makes his Atlantic debut this year with "It's Too Late," while Ivory Joe Hunter scores his 4th and final #1 single as an Atlantic artist. His 3 previous chart-toppers were waxed for MGM and Pacific Records. Clyde McPhatter and Ray Charles also top the charts this year, while Ruth Brown has a very quiet 1956, chart-wise. So, buckle in and prepare yourself for an in-depth, 14 part look at the history of Atlantic Records, which could also be described as a look at the history of American Music itself.

Pianist Emmet Cohen has built a career on honoring the masters while forging his own sound, from mentorships with Ron Carter and Jimmy Heath to soulful collaborations with Houston Person. As his beloved Harlem series Live From Emmet’s Place came to a close on October 6, we celebrate the spirit of community and swing that made it a global gathering for jazz.

The Bridge: Sonny Rollins On RCA 1962-1964, Part 1. A feature on saxophone giant Sonny Rollins in the company of Jim Hall, Don Cherry, Billy Higgins, and more.

USAF Band of Flight. The United States Air Force Band of Flight's "Flight One Combo" is a versatile small group performing the uniquely American art form of Jazz. The members featured in this group are all active-duty musicians serving in the United States Air Force, and all but one are stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Selections featured on this episode from the Angelic Gospel Singers, Back Home Choir, Caravans, The Swan Silvertones (pictured), a musical salute to the late Dr. James Abbington, and more.

Chamaine Wofford, Founder/Proprietor, Vinyl Wine Bar. At Vinyl Wine Bar, the newest addition to the offerings of the Spirits Alley section of Alameda Point. With a focus on great wines, and great music, Vinyl brings a laid-back vibe that’s a change from the stodgy wine bars of the past. Host Scott Piehler talks with Chamaine about her journey into the world of wine, and why potato chips go so well with champagne and caviar.

In 1995, Troshawn McCoy was arrested at the age of 17 in connection with a double murder and robbery in Chicago. Despite a lack of physical or forensic evidence, he and three other teenagers—later known as the Marquette Park 4—were convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms. McCoy's conviction was overturned in 2017 after more than 20 years behind bars, and prosecutors dismissed all charges. That same year, the City of Chicago settled a lawsuit with the four men for a combined $50 million. Now, McCoy is turning his painful experience into a book that he hopes will not only shed light on the failures of the criminal justice system but also inspire those facing similar battles. McCoy’s case is part of a broader pattern of wrongful convictions in Illinois, which has seen more exonerations than any other state. The Innocence Project has dubbed Illinois the "wrongful conviction capital of the country," with 540 people exonerated to date. (click the subject for more)