A program that captures the spirit of the jam session and celebrates timeless jazz recordings of then and now.
Contact: jaz@jazsawyer.com | IG: kpfkjazzsessions
Dr. Jaz Sawyer is an accomplished drummer and educator from San Francisco. Jaz has worked with many notable artists, and can be heard on over 80 recordings both as a leader and sideman. Sawyer is the son of the late former KPFA board member, programmer and longtime advocate Lewis Sawyer Jr.
Jaz is deeply rooted in the Pacificia Family gaining early radio experience assisting his dad co-producing and guest hosting throughout the years on KPFA from 2011 through 2017. Jaz joined KPFK in May 2021 and proud to continue the legacy of celebrating the music.
Audio Archives of the last two shows can be found HERE
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4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hosted by Nnamdi Moweta, is a weekly experience into the world of African music from all across the Diaspora. With classic & modern tracks ranging from AfroBeat to Zouk, Afrodicia hits the mark and wets your appetite for African and Afro-Caribbean music.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
with Tanya Mayahuel Torres. The best music from Latin- America and the World with a Political Edge. Dedicated to the diffusion of Latin American folk, trova, nuevo canto, and World music with social-political themes not allowed on other radio stations
8:00pm - 10:00pm
"Canto Tropical" is a trilingual fast-paced music show focusing on Salsa, Mambo, Afro-Cuban, & Latin jazz from throughout the world. Exciting new selections each week, insightful interviews with local and visiting artists, and give-aways
10:00pm - Midnight
The best music from the latin youth culture including rock, salsa, cumbia, hip-hop, ska, electronica and LatinX ChicanoX Music, Cultural news and information showcase
Elvis Costello & The Imposters With Charlie Sexton Saturday June 21, 2025 Live At The Orpheum Theatre 8pm Tix on-sale NOW!
at Orpheum TheatreElvis Costello & The Imposters With Charlie Sexton Sunday June 22, 2025 Live At The Orpheum Theatre (2nd show added) Tix on-sale Fri Dec. 20, 2024 10am
at Orpheum TheatreAlison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas Sunday July 13, 2025 Greek Theatre with Willie Watson Greek Theatre 7:30pm
at Greek TheatreOLDIES 2 SOULDIES w/Los Lonely Boys + The Altons & Thee Sinseers, Brenton Wood Tribute and SO many more artists! Saturday July 26, 2025 Live At The Greek Theat...
at Greek TheatreFemi Kuti & The Positive Force Live At The Fonda Theatre Friday August 8, 2025 9pm (doors open at 8pm)
at The Fonda TheatreSunny intervals
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