The Jazzschool

Congratulations to Dick Conte on his induction into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame! 🎉

For more than six decades, Dick has shared his deep love of jazz with listeners across the Bay Area while inspiring generations of musicians, students, and fans. We're especially grateful for his longtime friendship with the Jazzschool and for his unwavering support of jazz education—including the scholarship that proudly bears his name.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Dick! 🎹🎙️💙

Sonoma broadcaster Dick Conte inducted into Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Conte sits on the board of directors for KSVY Media and is a volunteer producer at KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM where he started one year ago.

Tune in tonight, July 7 at 8:15pm on KPFA 94.1 🎙️

The Jazzschool’s Executive Director Lisa Mezzacappa joins tenor saxophonist Raffi Garabedian on air to talk about the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra concert happening Sunday, July 12, and Raffi’s upcoming show Saturday, July 11, with Avotcja.

Hear the stories behind the music, the players, and what makes this show one to mark on your calendar.

📻 Listen on KPFA Radio

🎷 Raffi Garabedian performs Saturday, July 11
🎶 Electric Squeezebox Orchestra with Avacha: Sunday, July 12

Set a reminder and catch the conversation before the music hits the stage.

Happening now! 🎶

The Jazzschool and are proud to present today’s FREE Brown Bag Jazz Hang featuring PC Muñoz: Free Jazz Drum Heroes.

Bring your lunch and join us for an engaging conversation exploring the groundbreaking drummers who expanded the possibilities of jazz and helped define the free jazz movement.

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2020 Addison Street, Berkeley
🕧 Now through 1:30pm

FREE • Drop-ins welcome