- RIP Mars Williams (1955 – 2023)
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Sad news as saxophonist Mars Williams has passed away. He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. I had thought…
- RoCM Playlist: 11 Nov 2023 (and Long Island Elections)
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So a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was really going to try to embrace the fall season this…
- Joining Mastodon
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So in addition to BlueSky Social, which is still invite-only and a closed social network (rumors are that it should…
- Technical Glitch on 23 Sept 2023
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So unfortunately, there was a technical issue last Saturday and the show ended up airing a hour earlier (or so)…
- RIP Richard Davis (1930 – 2023)
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Sad news as bassist Richard Davis passed away on September 6th – closing the book on a career in music…
- RIP Monté (2009-2023)
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Our beautiful cat Monté passed away quite unexpectedly last Wednesday. I’ve been struggling to write a post about this special…
- Joe Gliebe-Goetz at Cypress Art Gallery
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If you happen to be in the Lompoc area, please consider a visit to the Cypress Art Gallery as my…
- RoCM Schedule Update: Same Jazz Time (Sat @ 4pm), Same Jazz Channel (KCSB-FM)
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So the Summer 2023 schedule was released and The Return of CoolMojo is staying at its current timeslot – Saturdays…
- RIP Peter Brötzmann (1941 – 2023)
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So sadly news is spreading that free jazz saxophonist Peter Brötzmann has passed away. I knew he was recently unwell…
- RoCM on BlueSky.Social
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Someone was kind enough to send me an invite to BlueSky Social – which is currently one of the many…
- Help Mars Williams Beat Cancer
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Mars Williams was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent treatment in January – and while he’s responding…
- RIP Dave “From The Grave” Schoof (1966-2023)
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So if you’re a regular KCSB listener, you might have heard the name “Dave From the Grave” over the years….
- RIP Ahmad Jamal (1930 – 2023)
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So the hits keep coming as we lost another great today. Ahmad Jamal has passed away.
- Happy 95th birthday to Tom Lehrer!
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So I first learned of Tom Lehrer when I was in high school and a radio DJ out of Los…
- RIP Harrison Bankhead (1955-2023)
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So just after I posted a tribute to Kidd Jordan, who passed away yesterday, that featured a performance that included…
- RoCM Moves to 4pm starting April 15th and MARTA’S BACK!
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So we’re back to our old time slot – Saturdays at 4pm – starting April 15th. And I am absolutely…
- RIP Edward “Kidd” Jordan (1935 – 2023)
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News broke earlier today that legendary saxophonist Kidd Jordan has passed away. I recently played a track that featured his…
- RoCM Playlist: 1 Apr 2023
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Pretty uneventful news week this week, eh? I love it when news breaks late on a Thursday after I have…
- Positive thoughts for Peter Brötzmann…
by bryan
So Peter Brötzmann posted some news today letting everyone know that he is experiencing some concerning health problems. Many positive…
- RIP Wayner Shorter (1933 – 2023)
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Sad news as iconic jazz composer and saxophone powerhouse Wayne Shorter has passed away at the age of 89. Another…
- And This Is Free: The Life and Times of Chicago’s Legendary Maxwell St.
by bryan
So during last Saturday’s show, I opened the second hour with a performance by Carrie Robinson singing “Power To Live…
- It’s the KCSB-FM 2023 Fund Drive!
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Today marks the first day of the KCSB 2023 Fund Drive, our once a year on-air fundraiser – where we…
- Happy 82nd birthday, James Blood Ulmer!
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So today I want to acknowledge the birthday of one of my favorite guitarists, James Blood Ulmer, who celebrates his…
- The Friday Riff Reborn (virtually, that is…)
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So back in 2007-08, I hosted a radio show on KCSB with my long lost friend Rob Wallace called “The…
- Leaving Twitter…
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Look, I like watching bazillionaires burn through cash for completely egotistical reasons as much as the next person, but if…
- RIP David Ornette Cherry (1958-2022)
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So sad today news as it’s being reported that composer and pianist David Ornette Cherry has passed away while on…
Sad news as saxophonist Mars Williams has passed away. He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. I had thought…
So a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was really going to try to embrace the fall season this…
So in addition to BlueSky Social, which is still invite-only and a closed social network (rumors are that it should…
So unfortunately, there was a technical issue last Saturday and the show ended up airing a hour earlier (or so)…
Sad news as bassist Richard Davis passed away on September 6th – closing the book on a career in music…
Our beautiful cat Monté passed away quite unexpectedly last Wednesday. I’ve been struggling to write a post about this special…
If you happen to be in the Lompoc area, please consider a visit to the Cypress Art Gallery as my…
So the Summer 2023 schedule was released and The Return of CoolMojo is staying at its current timeslot – Saturdays…
So sadly news is spreading that free jazz saxophonist Peter Brötzmann has passed away. I knew he was recently unwell…
Someone was kind enough to send me an invite to BlueSky Social – which is currently one of the many…
Mars Williams was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent treatment in January – and while he’s responding…
So if you’re a regular KCSB listener, you might have heard the name “Dave From the Grave” over the years….
So the hits keep coming as we lost another great today. Ahmad Jamal has passed away.
So I first learned of Tom Lehrer when I was in high school and a radio DJ out of Los…
So just after I posted a tribute to Kidd Jordan, who passed away yesterday, that featured a performance that included…
News broke earlier today that legendary saxophonist Kidd Jordan has passed away. I recently played a track that featured his…
Sad news as iconic jazz composer and saxophone powerhouse Wayne Shorter has passed away at the age of 89. Another…
So during last Saturday’s show, I opened the second hour with a performance by Carrie Robinson singing “Power To Live…
So today I want to acknowledge the birthday of one of my favorite guitarists, James Blood Ulmer, who celebrates his…
So back in 2007-08, I hosted a radio show on KCSB with my long lost friend Rob Wallace called “The…
Look, I like watching bazillionaires burn through cash for completely egotistical reasons as much as the next person, but if…
So sad today news as it’s being reported that composer and pianist David Ornette Cherry has passed away while on…