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KCSM's Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration "Passing The Torch" made 48 Hill news! (click the story subject for more)

2026 has started out with a plethora of great new jazz releases but there is none more unique than the collaboration of four dynamic and acclaimed vocalists known as “The Sistering.” Comprised of Lenora Zenzalai Helm, Lois Deloatch, Kate McGarry, and Nenna Freelon, the release of their debut collaboration speaks to a deeply personal relationship with songs that implore passion and power. (click the story subject more)

Chicago designated Host City of International Jazz Day 2026UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce the designation of Chicago (USA) as host city for the 2026 International Jazz Day World Concert. This edition will mark the 15th anniversary of the event and coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. (more)

Nathan Paul: Life’s Notes. Nathan-Paul grew up a pastor’s son in Cleveland, and knows how to deliver sound medicine to the people. His velvety lo-fi sounds are a vibe-heavy soul party, fusing modern trap, 70s funk, and fiery southern gospel. And Fusion is an apt word for this performance, which he terms Life’s Notes. This show is steeped in improvisation, borders on free jazz but really is best described as an hour of experimental Fusion. Featuring Garret Folger on Trumpet, Zaire Darden on Drums, Kip Reed on Bass, Chris Anderson on Trombone, Howard Alexander on Piano and Nathan Paul on Saxophones and from a September 27th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for Nathan Paul: Life’s Notes…Live at the Bop Stop.

Ponta Lopud Jazz festival. On a picturesque island off the coast of Dubrovnik, the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival creates a rare space for artists to connect and create. Co-founder and Croatian American singer Thana Alexa is at the heart of it. Hear how a quaint festival becomes a larger-than-life experience, with performances by Sofía Rei and more.

Part 2. Erroll Garner: The Complete Concert By The Sea. With the jazz piano giant in one of the most famous jazz concerts ever.

This episode includes sets in loving memory of Nate Luckett (pictured) (Luckett Brothers of Milwaukee) and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. plus Caravans, Stars of Virginia, Bishop G.E. Patterson, and others.

Melanie Dixon is the President of the College of Alameda. Host Scott Piehler talks with Melanie about the role of CoA in the community, the benefits of being part of the Peralta Community College District, and the life-changing opportunities offered by CoA programs like Automotive and Aviation Maintenance Technology.

This week’s program features an encore interview with the acclaimed jazz singer, Dianne Reeves. Reeves was born in Detroit, Michigan. Reeves father sang, her mother played trumpet, her uncle is bassist Charles Burrell and her cousin is George Duke. Her father died when she was two years old, and she was raised in Colorado by her mother, Vada Swanson, and maternal family. In 1971, she started singing and playing piano. She was noticed by trumpeter Clark Terry, who invited her to sing with him. "He had these amazing all-star bands, but I had no idea who they all were! Said Reeves, “The thing I loved about it was the way they interacted with each other – the kind of intimate exchange that I wasn't part of.”

Amelia Knott discusses the multifaceted nature of art therapy, its significance in mental health, and her personal journey into the field. She shares insights on adapting art therapy practices to the digital realm, discussing her recent book, The Art of Thriving Online. Amelia emphasizes the role of creativity in personal and collective healing, the value of both online and in-person communities, and how we can navigate our world more mindfully.