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)

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!

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