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Hundreds of listeners gathered last week to start their holiday celebrations and the festive season with KCSM. It was an evening of good friends, good food and great live jazz! A Special thank you to everyone who brought a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots toy drive. Lots of local kids will have a happier holiday because of your generosity. (click story headline for more photo) -
Sonoma Valley resident Kathleen Lawton was part of the lucky audience when soulful vocalist Allan Harris and guitarist Bruce Forman performed an extraordinary set at the Sebastiani Theater in Sonoma on Sunday December 7. The concert, dedicated to the music of Nat King Cole, was sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Jazz Society. (click header for more)
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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! -
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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.) -
On Saturday July 26th the incomparable Sonny Buxton presented his last broadcast at KCSM JAZZ 91. With a 60-plus year career in broadcast media, Sonny decided to hang up his headphones to retire at the age of 88 from our Saturday Mid-Day Jazz Show. It was bittersweet but the response was overwhelming and filled with appreciation and well wishes. It was a gracious exit for a class act! In recent weeks we have seen the retirements of Dick Conte and Michael Burman as well as the untimely passing of Leslie Stovall from KCSM JAZZ 91 airwaves. Their presence is very much missed but the team at JAZZ 91 is here to serve our audience with the best in Jazz. (click the story subject line to see the new lineup) -
Sonny Buxton retired from KCSM JAZZ 91 on Saturday, July 26, 2025 with a superb program co-hosted by Jesse 'Chuy' Varela profiling Sonny's 60+ year career. Click on the subject for more pictures and a link to San Francisco Senior Beat for a great story on Sonny. We wish you all the best Sonny! -
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to Radio Day by the Bay on Saturday 7/19/2025! We loved meeting so many of you at the KCSM booth. Hearing your stories and gratitude—how KCSM has been the soundtrack to your lives—reminded us why we do what we do. Your support keeps the music playing. (To read more click story subject line -
Join us at the KCSM booth for a special appearance by legendary DJ Harry Duncan at Radio Day by the Bay – Live! in Alameda. A key figure in Northern California’s music scene, Harry has shaped the sound of live DJing, radio, and concert culture for decades. Known for his dynamic Roots & Rhythm sets, Harry blends soul, funk, R&B, blues, jazz, reggae, ska, African, and Latin grooves into an unforgettable musical experience. He brings this same energy to KCSM every week on In The Soul Kitchen, Sundays from 7–10 P, and Jazz In The Afternoon, Thursdays from 2–6 P. Don’t miss the chance to meet the man behind the music and celebrate the power of public radio. Stop by the KCSM booth from 11A – 3P, say hello, and pick up some station swag while you’re there! -
On Saturday, June 28,2025, Dick Conte and Michael Burman announced their retirement from the airwaves of KCSM JAZZ 91. We respect their decision and thank them for decades of service to our on-air community and the College of San Mateo.Starting in July you will be hearing new but familiar voices in their time slots. While it is impossible to replace the passion and knowledge Dick and Michael brought to JAZZ 91 we wish them health and happiness into their retirement years.
