KCSM Presents Jazz on the Hill
Local Radio Station Thanks Community for Support with
Free Jazz Festival
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 car raffle, and wine provided by Domenico Winery, located in
San Carlos.
The BMW raffle is being conducted by San Francisco Jazz
with the grand prize being a BMW i3 from BMW of San Francisco.
Tickets for the raffle will be on sale at Jazz on the Hill
and the car will be on-site. For more
info about the raffle, go to www.sfjazzraffle.com.
WHO: KCSM's Jazz on the Hill
WHAT: A free day-long jazz concert
celebration to thank the community for their support of KCSM
91.1 FM.
WHERE: College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale
Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
The Main Stage will be
located on the lower mezzanine in front of the library steps with breath
taking views of the Bay. The Youth Stage will be located
in CSM's Little Theatre building.
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th, 2015 from 12pm-6pm.
