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!

If you joined us at the Alameda Theatre for the screening of the KCSM Documentary, thank you for being part of such a special day. Nearly 300 jazz lovers, listeners, and friends came together to celebrate the music, the memories, and the people who make KCSM what it is. The afternoon featured the documentary premiere, a Q&A with beloved station hosts, and a wonderful reception and tour at the California Historical Radio Society Museum. Click the story subject line to relive the moments and see some photos from this unforgettable gathering that reflects KCSM’s deep roots and ongoing connection to our jazz community.

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)

Singer/songwriter Roberta Donnay has a wide variety of musical influences and a broad focus with the music she performs, from sharing the stage with Elvis Costello or Leon Russell, to her ongoing shows of 1920s and ‘30’s music with her group The Prohibition Mob Band, to her most recent CD, Blossom-ing, a collection of songs celebrating the music of vocalist/pianist, Blossom Dearie.

The Bridge: Sonny Rollins On RCA 1962-1964, Part 1. A feature on saxophone giant Sonny Rollins in the company of Jim Hall, Don Cherry, Billy Higgins, and more.

Pianist/composer/arranger Tamir Hendelman is known for his dynamic and sensitive approach at the piano and his imaginative arrangements for his trio and as a long-time member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio. He has performed and recorded with an array of vocalists, from Natalie Cole to Barbra Streisand, Roberta Gambarini to Tierney Sutton.This performance, however, is a solo program featuring interpretations of both standards and of his own compositions, including those of his most recent #1 Jazz Chart album Destinations.

Atlantic Records, Part 12 - 1957. Atlantic Records was the most influential, significant and important independent record label to come out of the late-1940s, during a time when there were many great, small indie labels being born. What gave Atlantic the advantage over Specialty, Chess, Modern, Vee-Jay, Exclusive, King, etc is the breadth of material, variety of music styles and the sheer number of hit records that led to the Rock n' Roll explosion of the mid-1950s. Matt The Cat and the "Juke In The Back" present this behemoth, 14-part series celebrating the first 10 years of Atlantic's existence: 1947-57. This week in part twelve, we wrap up the focus on the parent label, Atlantic by looking at its major releases from the end of 1956 through 1957. Chuck Willis scores the biggest hit of his career with his rendition of the traditional tune, "C. C. Rider," a little over a year before his untimely death. LaVern Baker sails to the top of the chart as "Jim Dandy" crosses over into the Pop Chart, extending its mass appeal as Rock n' Roll becomes mainstream Pop Music. Atlantic takes advantage of Rock's mainstream appeal and begins to smooth out its rough R&B sound for a more poppy approach. Ray Charles continues to develop his sound, scoring more hits and even crossing over to Pop himself with his reinterpretation of Stephen Foster's whimsical look at slavery. The Bobbettes, Drifters and Penguins add some fantastic vocal group records to round out part twelve. Next week, we'll begin looking at Atlantic's successful subsidiary labels. So, buckle in and prepare yourself for an in-depth, 14 part look at the history of Atlantic Records, which could also be described as a look at the history of American Music itself.

The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Atomic Bomb: The Price Paid For Liberty. Features interviews with four survivors of the USS Indianapolis, the fast combatant ship that completed its top-secret mission to deliver the atomic bomb to Tinian Island, eventually dropped on Hiroshima. On the Indy's return trip to the Philippines, she was hit by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine and sunk in 12 minutes. Due to communication fouls ups, no one knows the ship is lost at sea. After spending 5 nights and 4 days in the ocean, without food or water, battling burns, injuries, dehydration, shark attacks and insanity, the crew of the Indianapolis was discovered by accident and a rescue begun. Of the 1195 men aboard ship, only 316 men would survive. 879 men would die in the water. The sinking of the USS Indianapolis is the worst sea disaster in US Naval History. In years past, four of these survivors, Ed Harrell, Paul Murphy, Lyle Pasket, and Erwin Hensch were interviewed for this program. Now, the voices of these brave men, though they have all passed on, are brought to life. These survivors share unforgettable and heartbreaking memories about the tragic sinking of their battle tested ship and their struggle to survive against nearly impossible odds. We hear their story of tragedy, survival, heroism and redemption — all part of the enormous cost of liberty. To complement the survivor interviews, this program includes interview segments with Sara Vladic, co-author of the book, “Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in US Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man.”

Pianist/composer/arranger Tamir Hendelman is known for his dynamic and sensitive approach at the piano and his imaginative arrangements for his trio and as a long-time member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio. He has performed and recorded with an array of vocalists, from Natalie Cole to Barbra Streisand, Roberta Gambarini to Tierney Sutton. This performance, however, is a solo program featuring interpretations of both standards and of his own compositions, including those of his most recent #1 Jazz Chart album Destinations.

This episode includes sets in memory of Henry Jackson DMin and Rev. Thomas L. Walker (pictured); as well as selections from the Gospel Harmonettes, Lovers of God, Thompson Community Singers, and others.

Laura Fies, Executive Director, USS Hornet Museum. The storied history of the CV-12 started in WWII, made more history with the Apollo Space Program, and continues to this day as a vital link to Alameda’s past. Host Scott Piehler talks with Laura about the history of the Hornet, what it takes to keep her afloat, and why some of the candy from the ship’s original snack bar may still be edible.