Thank you for making KCSM a home for jazz—and for everyone who loves it. Each Fall, The most successful fundraising often happens during KCSM Challenge Days, when listener donations are matched by generous supporters. These leadership gifts create momentum, encourage participation, and help ensure KCSM remains a vibrant source of jazz for listeners throughout the Bay Area and around the world. (more)

Congratulations to Justice from San Francisco who was the winner of one (1) Pair of Tickets to see Herbie Hancock at Davies Symphony Hall. "Courtesy of Another Planet Entertainment" (https://apeconcerts.com/)

Food and hospitality donations help support KCSM's community engagement efforts throughout the year. Here's how you can help. (more)

KCSM was proud to join Bay Area broadcasters and listeners at Radio Day By The Bay, a celebration of the voices and communities that make local radio matter. We enjoyed meeting so many KCSM fans and cheering on Dick Conte, Claire Mack and the family of Leslie Stoval during recognition of the 2026 Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame inductees. Special thanks to everyone who stopped by the KCSM booth, including Abe, D Minor, Charles, and Larry.

Theron Brown Quartet Featuring Cliff Barnes. A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Browns music. You will get more than just a glimpse of this, however, on this episode of the program. Because not only do we get Theron showing off his talents on the Piano and Fender Rhodes, but Northeast Ohio Legend Cliff Barnes joins Theron on the Hammond B3. Add in Akron based Trumpeter Tommy Lehman and James Johnson III on Drums and it is an unforgettable sold out performance. From July 18th, 2025, Daniel Peck is your host for the Theron Brown Quartet featuring Cliff Barnes…Live at the Bop Stop.

Exploring the many orbits of jazz legend Wayne Shorter. Wayne Shorter would have turned 93 on August 25. We commemorate the legendary saxophonist and composer with concert performances, interviews, and music picks from our host, Christian McBride

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Bevan Manson, Part 1. Pianist, composer Bevan Manson’s CD Talking to Trees, was inspired by his love of nature and his fears for it, as global warming continues to threaten our environment. Bevan grew up with a jazz musician father who played his great record collection for Bevan, as well as a healthy dose of classical music. Loving it all, Bevan ignored the pop music of his day, and instead, dove into piano lessons at seven, went on to study at Eastman School of Music, to teach at UC Berkeley, and eventually, to write for film and TV. Talking to Trees includes Bevan’s original compositions along with fresh takes on well-known classics, all honoring the importance of our natural environment. We had so much fun that I made this a two-part show!

Dave Frank is one of the busiest solo jazz pianists and music educators on the scene today. He is the author of the best-selling Hal Leonard book and video series, Joy of Improv and Breakthrough to Improv, was an Associate Professor of piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston from 1987-2004, and was a co-founder of the New York School of Jazz. His involvement in the Dave Frank School of Jazz in New York is kind of self-evident, and his mastery of the piano will be evident very quickly. From September 26th, 2025 Daniel Peck is your host for a solo piano performance from the great Dave Frank…Live at the Bop Stop.

This episode is an hourlong survey of Simpson Records, the eponymously-titled gospel label of Richard "Bishop" Simpson. Artists include the COGICS, Utterbach Concert Ensemble, Kendrix Singers of LA, Gospel Descendants, Gospel Clefs (pictured), and others.

Kate Eby is a multiple Emmy-winning producer for ABC 7 News, the founder of The Puzzle Swap Society, an accomplished triathlete, lifeguard, open-water swim instructor, and the creator of the Crown Beach Swim Conditions report. While they may seem like very disparate pursuits, they are all linked by Kate’s deep commitment to serving the community.

Scott Kurashige is author of American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism. For over 170 years, anti-Asian racism in California has been fueled by a volatile mix of economic anxiety and xenophobia. During the interview session Kurashige provides historical context on these deep-seated issues both in California and across the country.