Kick off your Holiday Celebrations with KCSM at our Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 5pm-7pm. Please RSVP by 12/15/2025 to membership@kcsm.net or call (650) 524-6921, leave your name, phone number and number attending. (click the headline for more information)

On Saturday night Kathleen Harris, KCSM Development Director, headed to the Golden Gate Theatre to soak in the sounds of live jazz from one of KCSMs favorites, Kamasi Washington, who delivered a powerful performance that had the crowd on its feet. After the show, Kathleen captured a special moment: Karen, a devoted KCSM fan, reaching out to thank Kamasi for the music that has meant so much to her. This simple handshake between artist and listener captures what KCSM is all about—real connections, shared love of jazz, and a community that stretches from the airwaves to the concert hall. A moment of pure jazz joy that reflects KCSMs unequaled connection to the Bay Area jazz scene.

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!

Big Band Holidays. Celebrate the season with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, recorded live at Rose Theater in New York. Enjoy fresh arrangements of holiday classics featuring guest vocalists Catherine Russell, Vuyo Sotashe, Veronica Swift, and Cécile McLorin Salvant.

On Part 2 of Ornette Coleman: Congeniality / The Early Years, 1958-1960, we present the revolutionary and historic recordings that Ornette made in that period in the company of Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, Billy Higgins and Ed Blackwell. On Contemporary and then Atlantic. Including tracks from Ornette’s desert island disc: The Shape Of Jazz To Come.

Islandic musician Steini Teague has spent most of his musical life touring with folk and rock bands, including an appearance on The Tonight Show with Of Monsters and Men. Now he’s turned his sights on jazz with his duo CDs with Icelandic vocalist Silva—with a last name I won’t even attempt to pronounce. I talked with Steini about their CD, More Than You Know a dreamy, romantic take on some of their favorite standards.

New York City based composer and pianist Daniel Meron brought his trio to Clevland to perform pieces from his 2024 Pinch Records based release Pendulum. Over the past decade Meron has established himself as a prominent figure in the modern jazz scene releasing four critically acclaimed albums, along with featured performances at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Costa Rica Jazz Festival, and tours of the US, Canada, Europe and Israel. From a May 5th, 2024 performance that features Pablo Menares on Bass, Jimmy Macbride on Drums and Daniel Meron on piano, it’s the Daniel Meron Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

New York City based composer and pianist Daniel Meron brought his trio to Clevland to perform pieces from his 2024 Pinch Records based release Pendulum. Over the past decade Meron has established himself as a prominent figure in the modern jazz scene releasing four critically acclaimed albums, along with featured performances at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Costa Rica Jazz Festival, and tours of the US, Canada, Europe and Israel. From a May 5th, 2024 performance that features Pablo Menares on Bass, Jimmy Macbride on Drums and Daniel Meron on piano, it’s the Daniel Meron Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This episode includes selections from Alice McClarity, The Swan Silvertones (pictured), Gene Martin & the Summer Youth Ensemble, Ohio Gospel Gems, a long set of sides from the record labels of Ted Jarrett, among others.

Rachel Campos de Ivanov is the Operations and Community Engagement Manager for Radium Presents, the organization responsible for bringing artistic events to the repurposed Radium Runway. Host Scott Piehler talks with Rachel about the history of Radium, the many events presented on the Runway, and the proposed Radium Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art performance and education center.

Terry Healey, author of At Face Value and The Resilience Mindset, discussed his experience with a recurrence of cancer, which led to significant surgery and changes in his appearance. He described how he coped with the physical and emotional challenges through faith, a positive mindset, and gratitude. Terry also shared his resilience framework, called ReBAR, which he developed to help others facing adversity. He emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with positive people, practicing mindful positivity, and using visualization techniques.