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SAN DIEGO–KSDS-FM (Jazz 88.3) kicks off its fundraising event with the first annual Jazz Night San Diego with a special performances by notable jazz musician, the Charles McPherson Trio, on May 16 at the Casa Artelexia in Little Italy.
The 6 to 9 p.m. live performance also will feature dinner, drinks and simultaneous performances from 15 celebrated musicians at nine locations around San Diego.
The general public will be able to purchase tickets to the open event, featuring the musical stylings of jazz great Charles McPherson on saxophone, Bob Boss on guitar and Marshall Hawkins on bass all amidst colorful Mexican folk art, murals and lanterns. (The eight remaining events will take place in private homes and are by invitation only.)
This is a great night for jazz lovers, said Station Manager Mark DeBoskey. The musicians are really outstanding and will treat guests to one heck of a show!
McPherson has been a notable figure in the modern, mainstream jazz scene for more than 35 years. Over the course of his career, hes toured internationally with his own group, and was recently featured at New Yorks Lincoln Center showcasing his original compositions and arrangements.
The musicians playing at the eight private events include guitarist Peter Sprague, vocalist Leonard Patton, saxophonist Tripp Sprague, pianist Mike Wofford and flutist Holly Hoffman, among many others.
Jazz 88.3 FM will provide emcees for each private party, who will call the radio station during the event to talk about the music, food and happenings at the homes.
Tickets for the performances are $100 each; all proceeds will benefit Jazz 88.3 FM, San Diegos only nonprofit jazz station broadcasting 24/7, and the stations numerous school and community programs that promote the presentation, preservation and education of jazz.
The Charles McPherson Trio will perform at Casa Artelexia in Little Italy, 2400 Kettner Blvd. #102.
Jazz 88.3 FMs generous partners and supporters include Carruth Cellars the official wine sponsor Casa Artelexia and San Diego Weekly Markets.
For more information, visit www.jazz88.org.
