Raising the Standards

A fun conversation with our pal Morgan from the Inn at Tres Pinos. The venue, the food and the people are simply wonderful, and well worth a visit. Dave Brubeck pays a musical visit with a jazz standard, and we hear from our underachieving friend, the "college boy," who has turned over a new leaf and is doing some marvelous things. Liner Notes features Davey Graham, with a blues standard.

Our Italian hour, featuring pastry chef and culinary artist from Emozioni, Enzo. Mark Grandcolas, from the Carmel Rotary joins us to talk car restoration, and his wonderful work with the young folks at Rancho Cielo. And yet another Italian takes to the air, our friend Joe DeRuosi, from Rancho Cielo, tell us about a special event coming up October 24th at Rancho, featuring classic cars and a visit from the great Dusty Baker. As if this weren't enough Italian, Liner Notes features a classic from the old country, performed by Il Volo.

Fun chat with our buddy Robert Green from the Beach House Hotel in Half Moon Bay, a place if you haven't been to yet, have to check out. It's wonderful.

And speaking of wonderful, we have a talk with Kelly Schmidt, executive director of the Carmel Youth Center, about all the great things they do for our young people.

Liner notes pays another visit to Jimmy Webb's classic Wichita Lineman, by a terrific Tampa Bay Jazz Trio.

Today we talk, obviously, food, with the folks from Markon, who are presenting a very special evening at Rancho Cielo on Saturday, October third. Chris Casson shares the history of the event and what to expect if you join them for what promises to be a spectacular evening. For more information, check here.

We also spend a few moments with Christine Winge from Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Penninsula learning about this remarkable organization and all the essential services they provide.

Liner Notes features Michael Feinstein with a tune that has been described as "the perfect song."

New York vocalist Kay Kostanopoulis joins us for a chat about her upcoming sold out visit to the west coast along with sharing new jazz club openings in New York city that you might want to check out when you are visiting.

Kristine Ware, executive director of the Salinas International Air Show, joins us to tell us about this marvelous event coming up September 25th through the 27th. Tickets, great food, and a whole lot of fun, available at salinasairshow.com.

Weekend liner notes gives a nod to the great cabaret singer Bobby Short.

This week we paid a tribute to Half Moon Bay and chat with Julie Shenkman from Sam's Chowderhouse. Julie shares some great stories about its opening and its world-famous lobster roll.

Weekend Liner Notes features a song from the very beginnings of rock and roll, by Bill Haley and His Comets.

Stanford instructor/belly dancer/jazz vocalist Kay Kastopoulos joins us for a spirited discussion of her background, where she's been, where she's going, and she shared some wonderful music with us.

Liner Notes gives a nod to the great Charlie Parker and Miles Davis along with Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern.

69th annual Monterey Jazz Festival is just around the corner. We chat with managing director Bobbie Young about plans for this year's extravaganza, which includes Winton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock and a staggering array of marvelous jazz players.

Weekend liner notes gives a nod to Rogers and Hart with the vocalese of Giacamo Gates.

Fascinating interview with Joe Farnsworth, jazz drummer extraordinaire. Joe shares some great stories about growing up in a remarkably musical family.

Judy Wexler joins us for liner notes.

A visit with our friends from the Raven Drum Foundation, Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen, to talk about what this wonderful organization does for first-responders and veterans, along with filling you in on a marvelous upcoming evening of entertainment, sharing and learning, Saturday August 22nd at Kuumbwa. Get tickets here.

Liner notes features the extraordinary Paula West, and the elegant Jimmy Webb.