Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) students performed at KCSM, Jazz 91, for International Jazz Day. Read article

KCSM Proudly presents "Celebrating 60 Years of Broadcast Excellence. This documentary chronicles KCSM's history and its commitment to Jazz, told by the dedicated curators and fans who make the station swing.

Nate Smith (ENCORE). Infectious grooves and big ideas with drummer Nate Smith. Best known for his deep “pocket,” Smith adds a new dimension to his sound as a string arranger. Hear a special concert featuring his band Kinfolk alongside a double string quartet with members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Ella Fitzgerald: Twelve Nights In Hollywood, Part 1, puts the focus on her historic 1961 stand at the Crescendo club on Sunset Strip, with some of the greatest live singing she ever did. With a special focus on songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Duke Ellington.

Petra van Nuis & Dennis Luxion. Pianist Dennis Luxion and vocalist Petra van Nuis are a fascinating pairing of two very different personalities with a shared purpose in the music they choose to make, and the message they want to impart with it. For the last six years, Petra and Dennis have had a weekly gig at Chicago’s Le Piano, an artsy club with a romantic vibe which perfectly suits what Dennis and Petra call the “Afterglow” set they play from 11:00pm to 1am. This time together has given them the chance to deepen their musical collaboration and broaden the repertoire they feel matches the late-night atmosphere, where listeners sometimes lay on the plush carpet under the piano, giving a whole other spin on getting into the music.

Noah Haidu Featuring Buster Willams and Carl Allen – Set Two. Pianist Noah Haidu’s two most recent releases are outstanding tributes to jazz legends, and he stopped by for two sold out performances with a legendary trio to play selections from both. Doctone is the culmination of a film, book and album tribute to the legendary Kenny Kirkland, released in 2019. Slowly is his tribute to Keith Jarrett, released in May 2021. Former Bop Stop Director Gabe Pollack is your host as the trio joined us on stage on November 21st, 2022 and here’s Set Two – Live at the Bop Stop.

Noah Haidu Featuring Buster Willams and Carl Allen – Set Two Pianist Noah Haidu’s two most recent releases are outstanding tributes to jazz legends, and he stopped by for two sold out performances with a legendary trio to play selections from both. Doctone is the culmination of a film, book and album tribute to the legendary Kenny Kirkland, released in 2019. Slowly is his tribute to Keith Jarrett, released in May 2021. Former Bop Stop Director Gabe Pollack is your host as the trio joined us on stage on November 21st, 2022 and here’s Set Two – Live at the Bop Stop.

This show features songs including the Philadelphia's Zion Harmonaires, Lula Collins, O'Neal Twins (pictured), and the Argo Gospel Singers & Southern Sons; plus, a live recording by the Gospel Trumpets, and more.

Donna is an elementary school teacher at a Christian school in Texas. She says “she is there for her students” and believes God called her to teach. In this week’s Sisters & Friends program, Donna highlights some of her classroom teaching methods and advice she gives parents of her elementary school students.

Marjorie Wilkes Matthews. Pastor of the jazz and justice church in Oakland, California, Pastor Matthews speaks about her church role in advocating for social justice for less fortunate residents in Oakland, and the importance of community healing and the role jazz music and musicians play in her church.