Plan ahead and make time for KCSM! We have three great events coming up that you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar—we hope to see you at one, two, or all three! (more)

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)

Organizer Wanda Ravernell joins Jesse “Chuy” Varela to talk about the Oakland Black Eye Pea Festival happening on Sat. Sept. 12 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM at the Freedom Farmers Market, 4521 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Performing will be Andre Thierry and his Accordion Soul Music and the Awon Ochun Omnira Choir. For more info: www.oakbepf.com

Drummer and Local Legend Mel Brown Endures as the Humble Godfather of Portland Jazz. Mel Brown calls Portland's jazz scene the best kept secret. But the secret is out! On this episode, the veteran drummer and local legend chats with host Christian McBride about Portland and stories of his big break joining Motown in 1968.

Generations: Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic Stockholm 1960, Part 2. Featuring feature Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, J.J. Johnson, Benny Carter, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, and more.

Bevan Manson Part Two. 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.

Spin Cycle. Since 2014, contemporary jazz band Spin Cycle has been bringing their original music to clubs and concert halls across the US and Canada. Co-lead by Scott Neumann and Tom Christensen, the band highlights their flexibility, reach and capacity to surprise their audiences. On any given song, you might encounter the modal influence of John Coltrane, the second-line funk of New Orleans, or the edgy experimentation of free jazz. For this performance, theyre working the kinks out of new material before going into the studio in late 2026.Featuring Tom Christensen on Saxophone, Pete McCann on Guitar, Matt Pavolka on Bass and Scott Neuman on Drums, and from an October 5th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for Spin Cycle… Live at the Bop Stop.

William Luck is hosting this week and every third Saturday of the month henceforward. Artists on today's episode include the Union Gospel Singers, Gospel Highlights, Joan Creary (Pictured, Darcus Sisters, Vocalaires, and others.

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