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Jazz pianist and one of Canada's premier jazz artists, Steve Holt is in KCSM studio 91 live!

Charles is a nationally known performing and recording artist and transcriber.

Masterful on all accordion types, playing with a force few can match. Andre Thierry is a phenomenal talent from California.

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 Fies, Executive Director, USS Hornet Museum 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.

Thuy Linh (TL) is the first Vietnamese-American jazz vocalist, composer and producer based in San Jose, CA and the greater SF Bay Area. She has a Masters in International Relations, and was drawn to jazz in college by the iconic voices of the American Songbook - Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. A self-taught vocalist, in November of 2013 TL founded Jazz is You! Jazz lá Em! - a project with the mission to bring jazz into the heart of the community. Her passion of jazz inspired her to deliver this great American Art Form into ethnic communities and increase its exposure in order to grown new and diverse audiences.

Adam Gillitt is the Publisher of The Alameda Post, the only local news source for the city of Alameda. In an environment of ongoing consolidation of media outlets, The Alameda Post stands in contrast as a non-profit, locally owned and managed news source. Host Scott Piehler talks with Adam about the battle against “the news desert,” the importance of a good cartoonist, and where to get a bite to eat, no matter what you’re in the mood for.

Since 1999, Rhythmix has shared their multicultural arts vision with Alameda, and the Greater Bay Area. Host Scott Piehler talks with Jennifer Radakovich, Executive Director about the history of Rhythmix, the programs they present, and the importance of bringing art to the people.

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 Founder/Proprietor Chamaine Wofford about her journey into the world of wine, and why potato chips go so well with champagne and caviar.

A Cowboy and A Samurai walk into a bar…it could happen! Bruce Forman and Akira Tana team up to explore the archetypes, and their relation to the jazz ethos. Expect thrilling improvisation and storytelling, and tons of fun!

Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. He fuses a wide range of jazz, world music, and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound – all with a Latin jazz heart.