KJAZZ 88.1

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA

The "Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars" is a power-house Latin jazz ensemble founded and led by Jose Rizo. The "Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars" was formed a few months after a jam session at B.B. King's, celebrating 10 years of "Jazz on the Latin...

A native of Los Angeles, Brad Williams played keyboards and percussion in several local bands in the 1970's before landing his first radio job in 1980 in Yuba City, California. In 1989 he landed at KKGO where he worked alongside Sam Fields, Jim Gosa...

Bubba Jackson was born in Harlem, New York, the third of five children to a family with Baptist roots. His Mom introduced him to Gospel, blues and Rhythm N' Blues through the music of Mahalia Jackson, Ruth Brown, Charles Brown and Ray Charles. His...

Five time Grammy nominated composer and pianist, David Benoit has had an expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist that has included over 25 charting solo recordings. Benoit's ever expanding slate of orchestral music endeavors include his...

On the Los Angeles radio scene since 1981, Nick Tyler worked with such radio legends Chuck Niles, Jim Gosa and Sam Fields. Says Nick, "These men introduced me to the jazz greats and I've been a fan ever since. I am truly blessed to have worked with...

Marion, IN

Gary Wagman spins blues tunes to the KJAZZ blues fans all weekend long in a unique Wagman style, including music from unsigned Blues artists.

Long Beach, CA

Best known for her contagious laugh and easy-going interview style, Helen's love of jazz may have been instilled at birth as she was born in one of the hotbeds of the music, Kansas City, MO. But, more likely, it was engendered by her older brother,...

With a stellar history and hit-making track record, Jerry F. Sharell's experience in the entertainment industry has brought success with each endeavor. In addition to that success, Sharell brings unmatched passion, creativity and drive for what he...

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA