Listen to All About Jazz host Steve Roby's interview with KCSM Station Manager Dr. Robert Franklin about the Documentary on KCSM's broadcast history, from it's humble beginning as a hands-on training ground for students, to a full-time jazz station. (click on headline for more information)

KCSM, in partnership with the California Historical Radio Society, proudly presents the documentary "KCSM - The History of Bay Area Jazz Radio."Join us at the beautiful Alameda Theatre for a special film screening, followed by a guided tour of the CHRS Museum. Explore the rich legacy of Bay Area jazz broadcasting and celebrate the many KCSM legends honored in the Radio Museum Hall of Fame, including: Mal Sharpe, Al “Jazzbeaux” Collins, Pat Henry, Dan Odum, Stan Dunn,Sonny Buxton and Miranda Wilson. Get your tickets now: https://app.formovietickets.com/index.html?chain=alameda&rtn=43500&page=pickTicket&showId=279810&placeId=375 We hope to see you there!

Monty Alexander & Ray Brown. The late bassist Ray Brown and pianist Monty Alexander, just the two of them, in concert at Lincoln Center in 2000. Handpicked by host Christian McBride, the performance radiates joy, swing, and the deep camaraderie of two masters.

Part 3. Monk’s Dream: Thelonious Monk On Columbia, 1962-63, Studio And Live, we'll hear the iconic pianist-composer in extraordinary big band recordings he made at Lincoln Center’s Philharmonic Hall. WIth featured soloists Thad Jones, Phil Woods, Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren and Frankie Dunlop. Tunes will include “Evidence”, “Light Blue”, “Oska T”, “Four In One” and “Epistrophy”.

Explore the exciting music of Cal Tjader, the most famous non-Latino Latin jazz musician, composer and leader of Latin jazz bands. Tjader had a unique skill of combining familiar standards with Latin rhythms; he blended cool West Coast jazz with Afro-Cuban arrangements.

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Selections featured on this episode from the Angelic Gospel Singers, Back Home Choir, Caravans, The Swan Silvertones (pictured), a musical salute to the late Dr. James Abbington, and more.

Chamaine Wofford, Founder/Proprietor, Vinyl Wine Bar. At Vinyl Wine Bar, the newest addition to the offerings of the Spirits Alley section of Alameda Point. With a focus on great wines, and great music, Vinyl brings a laid-back vibe that’s a change from the stodgy wine bars of the past. Host Scott Piehler talks with Chamaine about her journey into the world of wine, and why potato chips go so well with champagne and caviar.