Studio 91
Thursday, 5:00 PM
Studio 91 are musical performances captured live on-air from KCSM.
Thursdays at 5 PM • Hosted by Chris Cortez
Studio 91 is an oasis of musicians — live, intimate performances and in-the-moment conversations with artists shaping todays jazz. Broadcast on HD-2 and streamed worldwide, each session brings you closer to the music and the people behind it.
Watch past performances by clicking the artist names below.
Interested in being a guest on Studio 91? Drop a line to Robert Franklin.
Funded in part by a generous grant from the Michael Jaret Fund
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Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. -
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! -
Performing live in the KCSM Vinyl Library is vocalist Tiffany Austin with bassist Kevin Goldberg. -
Performing live in the KCSM record vault alto saxophonist, Tim Price will play Lennie Tristano melodies based on classic jazz standards comparing the melodies to the original "heads" and discussing the differences and what makes them extraordinary. Joining Tim Price will be veterans of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene, tenor saxophonist Tod Dickow, guitarist Bob Brumbeloe, bassist Jim Kerwin and drummer Curt Moore. -
This live in-studio performance of two of the Bay Area's finest pianists Dick Conte and Dick Fregulia who joined forces trading piano duties backed by bassist Steve Webber and drummer Jimmy Hobson. KCSM's own Jayn Pettingill is your host. -
Jazz pianist and one of Canada's premier jazz artists, Steve Holt is in KCSM studio 91 live! -
Masterful on all accordion types, playing with a force few can match. Andre Thierry is a phenomenal talent from California. -
Charles is a nationally known performing and recording artist and transcriber. -
Coming soon: Renee is known for her roles on stage and screen she has received a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Grammy Award. -
Coming soon: Floratura, a Neo-Soul, R&B jam band from the Bay Area, that invites listeners to float down stream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery.
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Artist: Andre Thierry
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KCSM Student Interns learning to board op
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Chris Cortez instructing students on the art of board op-ing.
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Tiffany Austin