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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1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us Tuesdays at 1pm for "Planting Medicine", formerly Herbal Highway, enhancing the community’s knowledge of herbal medicine by sharing voices of traditional, holistic healers and healing practices. Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. That's Planting Medicine Tuesdays at 1pm on KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles and online at kpfk.org
2:00pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm