Kathleen Lawton, Host of Crazy 'Bout The Blues and Jazz Oasis (Friday) was the MC for the San Francisco International Boogie Woogie Festival on November 9, 2025. Kathleen said it was a wonderful show — very appreciative audience. Performers were from Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France and Hungary. It was a lot of fun with great and enthusiastic crowd, and the music was delicious. The weather was lovely and balmy in the city. Kathleen also noted that she was promoted to Mistress - LOL!

If you joined us at the Alameda Theatre for the screening of the KCSM Documentary, thank you for being part of such a special day. Nearly 300 jazz lovers, listeners, and friends came together to celebrate the music, the memories, and the people who make KCSM what it is. The afternoon featured the documentary premiere, a Q&A with beloved station hosts, and a wonderful reception and tour at the California Historical Radio Society Museum. Click the story subject line to relive the moments and see some photos from this unforgettable gathering that reflects KCSM’s deep roots and ongoing connection to our jazz community.

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)

Singer/songwriter Roberta Donnay has a wide variety of musical influences and a broad focus with the music she performs, from sharing the stage with Elvis Costello or Leon Russell, to her ongoing shows of 1920s and ‘30’s music with her group The Prohibition Mob Band, to her most recent CD, Blossom-ing, a collection of songs celebrating the music of vocalist/pianist, Blossom Dearie.

Pianist/composer/arranger Tamir Hendelman is known for his dynamic and sensitive approach at the piano and his imaginative arrangements for his trio and as a long-time member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio. He has performed and recorded with an array of vocalists, from Natalie Cole to Barbra Streisand, Roberta Gambarini to Tierney Sutton.This performance, however, is a solo program featuring interpretations of both standards and of his own compositions, including those of his most recent #1 Jazz Chart album Destinations.

Atlantic Records, Part 12 - 1957. 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 twelve, we wrap up the focus on the parent label, Atlantic by looking at its major releases from the end of 1956 through 1957. Chuck Willis scores the biggest hit of his career with his rendition of the traditional tune, "C. C. Rider," a little over a year before his untimely death. LaVern Baker sails to the top of the chart as "Jim Dandy" crosses over into the Pop Chart, extending its mass appeal as Rock n' Roll becomes mainstream Pop Music. Atlantic takes advantage of Rock's mainstream appeal and begins to smooth out its rough R&B sound for a more poppy approach. Ray Charles continues to develop his sound, scoring more hits and even crossing over to Pop himself with his reinterpretation of Stephen Foster's whimsical look at slavery. The Bobbettes, Drifters and Penguins add some fantastic vocal group records to round out part twelve. Next week, we'll begin looking at Atlantic's successful subsidiary labels. 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.

Legendary drummer and NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart turns 85 this month. From his early days in Washington, D.C., with Shirley Horn and Jimmy Smith to his groundbreaking years in Herbie Hancock’s visionary Mwandishi band and his own acclaimed quartet, Hart’s story is one of boundless rhythm, curiosity, and groove.

Pianist/composer/arranger Tamir Hendelman is known for his dynamic and sensitive approach at the piano and his imaginative arrangements for his trio and as a long-time member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio. He has performed and recorded with an array of vocalists, from Natalie Cole to Barbra Streisand, Roberta Gambarini to Tierney Sutton. This performance, however, is a solo program featuring interpretations of both standards and of his own compositions, including those of his most recent #1 Jazz Chart album Destinations.

This episode includes sets in memory of Henry Jackson DMin and Rev. Thomas L. Walker (pictured); as well as selections from the Gospel Harmonettes, Lovers of God, Thompson Community Singers, and others.

Laura Fies, Executive Director, USS Hornet Museum. The storied history of the CV-12 started in WWII, made more history with the Apollo Space Program, and continues to this day as a vital link to Alameda’s past. Host Scott Piehler talks with Laura about the history of the Hornet, what it takes to keep her afloat, and why some of the candy from the ship’s original snack bar may still be edible.

An encore interview featuring Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress from New York. Chisholm was an American politician who represented New York’s 12th congressional district.In 1972, she became the first black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Throughout her career, she was known for taking "a resolute stand against economic, social, and political injustices", as well as being a strong supporter of black civil rights and women's rights.