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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Multicultural Fair Friday May 17, 2024 4-8pm Presented by YWCA-SGV’s Racial & Social Justice Taskforce.
at YWCA SGV HeadquartersNigeria's Most Wanted Tour: Shallipopi & ODUMODUBLVCK Saturday May 18, 2024 Live At The Wiltern 8pm (doors open at 7pm)
at Wiltern TheatreDisney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th 2024 Live at the Hollywood Bowl 8pm (both nights)...
at Hollywood BowlBook Soup & KPFK Radio Present Serj Tankian Friday May 24th 2024 At Book Soup 6pm
at Book Soup14th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Friday May 24 - Sunday May 26th 2024 Monterey County Fairgrounds
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