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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10:00pm - Midnight
Breakbreats and Rhymes Radio, bringing you the finest in Hip Hop music and more, broadcasting live late Friday nights from 10 p.m.-12 a.m.
Midnight - 2:00am
A blend of house, electro pop, and everything in between with DJ Dani Mamath
2:00am - 4:00am
Hand picked Massive music from every corner of the globe with Dj D.Painter
4:00am - 5:00am
Awakenings celebrates the music and legacy of John and Alice Coltrane, guided by their daughter Michelle Coltrane. Tune in for transcendent sounds, artist collaborations, and spiritual jazz to start your day with depth, beauty, and soul.
An Evening with Grateful Shred Friday June 13, 2025 Live At The Fonda Theatre 8:30pm
at The Fonda TheatreElvis 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 TheatreSunny intervals
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