KCSM Presents 2015 Jazz on the Hill
Local Bay Area Radio Station Thanks the Community for its Support with Free Jazz Festival
San Mateo, CA, May 18, 2015 (Newswire.com) - On June 6th, KCSM will host Jazz on the Hill at the newly renovated College of San Mateo campus from 12pm-6pm. Jazz on the Hill is a non-profit jazz music event which benefits the college and the community supported radio station, KCSM FM. It is free to all who attend and this year it will feature two stages designed for nonstop entertainment and a great lineup of professional Jazz artists, including Grammy award-winning artist Poncho Sanchez. Dedicated to enriching the community, there will be a special "community stage" where talented local middle and high school students who showcase their talent by covering many genres of jazz from straight-ahead, blues, Latin, and more.
Jazz on the Hill returned in 2013 after a nine year hiatus due to the CSM building renovation project. Now, the school is ready for visitors and eager to show off the campus, architecture and amazing views.
KCSM’s television and radio stations, licensed to the San Mateo County Community College District, made their broadcast debuts in 1964. KCSM FM and TV were originally established by the College of San Mateo as training facilities for radio and TV broadcasters.
Many well-known media personalities were educated at the College of San Mateo, including tabloid TV reporter Steve Wilson, ESPN sportscaster, San Francisco Giants announcer, Jon Miller and K101 On-Air Personality, Jeff Serr. Today, the stations have professional staffs operating full service public television and radio and continue to serve as learning laboratories for students enrolled in the College of San Mateo Broadcasting Arts Department.
“This event is our way of thanking the community for the incredible support they provide year round,” said Dante Betteo, KCSM’s Station Manager. “We wouldn’t be the unique radio station we are today if it weren’t for our listeners and supporting members.”
Jazz on the Hill will feature many of the favorite components from the previous year, including an area featuring vendor booths, food trucks, a BMW electric car raffle conducted by SF Jazz, and wine provided by Domenico Winery, located in San Carlos.
KCSM's Jazz on the Hill is a free, day long concert taking place June 6th from Noon-6pm at the College of San Mateo campus, located at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd. in San Mateo, California.
For more information and details about the lineup, visit Jazz on the Hill.org . For press or media inquires, please contact the Larose Group at 650-548-6700.