Jazz Sessions

The Jazz Sessions with Dr. Jaz Sawyer Mondays 12am-3am pst

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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Schedule

Global Village Thursdays w John Schneider
11:00am - 1:00pm

Music from around the world and around the block.With a special focus on stringed instruments and eclectic styles!
Aware with Lisa Garr
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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LA Review of Books
2:00pm - 2:30pm

LARB
Laura Flanders
2:30pm - 3:00pm

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Events

An Evening with Tom Jones Live at the YouTube Theater Tues. October 4, 2022
An Evening with Tom Jones Live at the YouTube Theater Tues. October 4, 2022 Doors Open 7pm Showtime 8pm
4th Oct at YouTube Theater
THE COMET IS COMING with Salami Rose Joe Louis Live at the El Rey Theater October 5 2022
THE COMET IS COMING with Salami Rose Joe Louis Live at the El Rey Theater Wed. October 5 2022 9pm (doors open at 8pm)
5th Oct at El Rey Theatre
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at The Greek Theatre Sunday, October 16, 2022
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at The Greek Theatre Sunday October 16, 2022
16th Oct at Greek Theatre
THE WHO HITS BACK! Live at the Honda Center on Fri. October 28th 2022
Legendary rock band The Who are bringing their brand new tour for 2022, THE WHO HITS BACK! to the Honda Center on October 28th and to the Hollywood Bowl on November 1st.
28th Oct at Honda Center
THE WHO HITS BACK! Live at the Hollywood Bowl on Tues. November 1st 2022
Legendary rock band The Who are bringing their brand new tour for 2022, THE WHO HITS BACK! to the Honda Center on October 28th and to the Hollywood Bowl on November 1st.
1st Nov at Hollywood Bowl