KCSM staff, including Station Manager, Dr. Robert Franklin, were proud to attend this year’s Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world. Since 1958, MJF has given both legendary performers and emerging artists a platform to share their music with audiences who cherish jazz. (Click subject line for more)

Last month, KCSM On-Air Host Harry Duncan, (In The Soul Kitchen and Thursday's Jazz In The Afternoon) spun a special late night set on the last night of The Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. In the legendary Crystal Palace venue, Duncan served up a hour’s worth of freestyle roots and rhythm to a very enthusiastic, open and diverse group of dancers. (click the subject line to see a short video.)

Marc Ribot’s Jazz Bins. Guitarist Marc Ribot asserts that the Soul Jazz movement of the late 1970s and the New York punk movement going on at the same time had similar depth and intensity, even if the two scenes had different circles and different core motivations. Expressing these commonalities are something he’s been chasing ever since, and we’re fortunate enough to hear the fruits of that effort on this program.Featuring Greg Lewis on the Hammond B3 and New Orleans native Joe Dyson on drums and from two sold out performances on April 13th, 2024, Daniel Peck is your host for Marc Ribot’s Jazz Bins…Live at the Bop Stop.

A Tribute to Mal Sharpe – Re-Broadcast of His Final Show Join us as we proudly re-broadcast the final episode of ~Back on Basin Street~ in honor of Mal Sharpe’s posthumous induction into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. For 26 years, Mal Sharpe brought his signature wit, warmth, and deep love of jazz to our airwaves. His show was a joyful celebration of Bay Area musicians, filled with in-studio guests, listener and artist call-ins, and imaginative segments like “live broadcasts” from a jazz-loving bowling alley and unforgettable man-on-the-street interviews. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Mal for the first time, this special tribute captures the spirit of a true radio original. Tune in and celebrate Mal with us-~only on KCSM.

Atlantic Records, Part 9 - 1955Atlantic 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. This behemoth 14-part series celebrates the first 10 years of Atlantic's existence: 1947-57. This week in part nine, we'll focus on 1955, one of the biggest years in Atlantic's storied history. Ruth Brown, Joe Turner and LaVern Baker continue to score solid hits, but the real story of 1955 is Ray Charles. He has two #1 records this year with "I've Got A Woman," heard at the end of last week's program and "A Fool For You," which topped the charts in early August. Brotha Ray was knocked out of the top spot by Chuck Berry's "Maybellene." We'll also hear some important vocal group records from The Clovers, The Cardinals and The Regals. 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.

Nicole Glover. Tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover’s journey from Portland to New York included late-night jam sessions, day jobs, and a spot in the all-star ensemble ARTEMIS. Today, she’s one of jazz’s rising stars.

Marc Ribot’s Jazz Bins. Guitarist Marc Ribot asserts that the Soul Jazz movement of the late 1970s and the New York punk movement going on at the same time had similar depth and intensity, even if the two scenes had different circles and different core motivations. Expressing these commonalities are something he’s been chasing ever since, and we’re fortunate enough to hear the fruits of that effort on this program.

Words and music with Rev. Joe Williams (pictured), member of the Sons of the Birds and the Dixie Hummingbirds. Rev. Joe's biography, "Flying with the Birds," written by Dr. Lynn Peterson, is now available. He is also being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in St. Louis in September.

Patti Cary is an Alameda native, filmmaker, and the creator of Alameda Haunts, the organization behind multiple Spooky Season events, all benefitting the Alameda Food Bank. This is the 20th anniversary year of Alameda Haunts, and from the Lil’ Goblin parade in Franklin Park to the Creepy Cocktail Contest at bars and pubs across Alameda, there’s truly something for everyone. Patti and host Scott Piehler explore what it is about Alameda that makes Halloween so special.

Henry Friedman is the founder of the Washington State Holocaust and Education Center in Seattle, Washington. The topic of this week’s conversation is “Man’s Inhumanity to Man”.