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/shows/pickSeats We hope to see you there!

Robert Redford. When I first conceived of Jazz Inspired, Academy Award, BAFTA and two-time Golden Globe-winning director, actor, producer, Robert Redford was the first person I thought of as the ideal guest, a creative artist I admired greatly who loved jazz and was inspired by it.I tried every imaginable way to get to him but never managed it until, in 2005, he invited me to bring my trio to the Sundance Film Festival which he thought would be a stimulating addition to the lineup of films being shown.I took advantage of the moment and asked him to sit down for a conversation on Jazz Inspired while we'd be in the same place at the same time. He loved the concept of the show and generously spent two hours with me, one before we recorded, just to get to know each other. Happily, Bob (yes, I wound up calling him Bob at his insistence) brought me back multiple times for other events, all highlights of my career.Robert Redford died September 16, 2025 in his home in Sundance at the age of 89. Here we celebrate his extraordinary life with our 2005 conversation.

Chicago based saxophonist Shawn Maxwell is consistently regarded as one of the boldest and most unique voices in jazz. Whether he’s performing material from his nine solo albums or leading the New Tomorrow quintet, Shawn’s music challenges audiences and takes chances. Shawn’s Quartet join us for this performance on tour in support of his latest release, Story at Eleven From an August 6th, 2023 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the Shawn Maxwell Quartet…Live at the Bop Stop

Join Jayn and Duke for a trip into the spooky unknown!

Alistair Monroe, founder of the North Beach Jazz Festival and the Oakland Cannery Collective drops by the KCSM Studio for a chat with Chris Cortez. Alistair founded the Oakland Cannery Collective to protect and preserve the Oakland artists’ live-work studios and his father’s legacy.His father, Arthur Monroe (b. 1935 - d. 2019) was a rare abstract expressionist painter. He was also a writer, poet, musician, professor, and one of the few African-American chief registrars of a national museum at the Oakland Museum of California. Arthur Monroe, America's overlooked Jazz Abstract Expressionist is finally getting his due with a show at Van Doran Waxer Gallery, along with a recent museum show at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.

Chicago based saxophonist Shawn Maxwell is consistently regarded as one of the boldest and most unique voices in jazz. Whether he’s performing material from his nine solo albums or leading the New Tomorrow quintet, Shawn’s music challenges audiences and takes chances.Shawn’s Quartet join us for this performance on tour in support of his latest release, Story at Eleven From an August 6th, 2023 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the Shawn Maxwell Quartet…Live at the Bop Stop

This episode includes music from the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Interfaith Choir of St. Louis, Bro. Joe May, Sallie Martin Singers (pictured), a long set-in memory of Pastor Joe Peay (Triumphs), and more.

Jennifer Radakovich, Executive Director, Rhythmix Cultural Works. Since 1999, Rhythmix has shared their multicultural arts vision with Alameda, and the Greater Bay Area. Host Scott Piehler talks with Jennifer about the history of Rhythmix, the programs they present, and the importance of bringing art to the people.

From a childhood destroyed by unspeakable trauma to his life as a psychologist and college president, Dr. Neal King opens up about his search for answers, the dark secrets he uncovered and the strategies that helped him survive in his powerful new book, Trauma is a Thief. “Trauma doesn’t occur in a vacuum; there will always be a context,” King writes in his book. “When it happens within your family, it’s the worst — you likely then have no sanctuary to which you can escape and seek protection; it’s simply a part of your life.” Born into a profoundly disturbed family, King experienced various forms of trauma, including sexual and physical abuse, abandonment, and the prevalence of addiction among family members. These early experiences left indelible marks on his psyche, influencing not only his personal life but also his professional trajectory. (click subject for more)