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FreeFall w/David Bassin

David Bassin hosts a weekly two-hour set of beats, rhythm & sound, featuring the latest jazz, soul, & global grooves. Now in its 26th year, FreeFall, airs on KXSF-102.5-FM/KXSF.FM in San Francisco, Tuesdays 10am-noon, and is heard in over 80 countries.

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    FreeFall 1184

    Don’t forget - there’s one week left of our annual fundraiser, to help pay the bills for the coming year. If you want to support non-profit community radio and maybe score a CD or limited edition T-shirt as an incentive, head on over to kxsf.fm/support and give what you can. Another bonus - it’s tax-deductible!Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1183

    Despite the scorching heat in the studio, we managed to squeeze in some music in between pitches as our 8th annual fundraiser kicked off today. Included was the latest from Emma Dayhuff, Wyclef Jean, Dawn Richard, corto.alto, Fredrik Kronvist, Lazukii, and a set remembering the late, great Cassandra Wilson. If you’d like to help us stay on the air for another year, please give whatever you can by going to kxsf.fm/support…grab a T-shirt, CD or both, and don’t forget to download our new iPhone app from the Apple App Store!Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1182

    We kicked off the first day of September with a deep bench of talent, including Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Stefon Harris, matahari sons, Prince, Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets, J. Dynamite, Linda Sikhakhane, dublon, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ezra Collective, and more. Next week, get ready for our 8th annual fundraiser to keep us on the air for another year, so please think about giving whatever you can to support San Francisco Community Radio! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1181

    Don’t know if it was a record, but we definitely played more songs than usual today and not surprisingly, they were all pretty great. Check out the rebroadcast to hear the latest from Jorja Smith, Erykah Badu, Jeremiah Chiu, Dexter Story, Kiefer, Mark Isham, Alabama Shakes, Taylor McFerrin, Giraffe and more, plus a set of Tom Waits songs performed by Diana Krall, The Blind Boys Of Alabama and the man himself! Two Alabamas in one show..now that’s a record! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1180

    On the menu today was Jah Wobble psychedelesizing (is that a word?) the Beatles, new jams from Andre Cymone, Jungle and Kotoa, Ulysses Owens Jr. jazzing up Seattle grunge, a live recording from the late Carla Bley, and more! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1179

    Despite some lingering vocal issues, we debuted some outstanding new tunes from Somi, Skinny Hightower, Booker Stardrum, Alabama Shakes, Deborah Jordan, Joyce e Tutte Moreno, Peanut Butter Man, and more. It was both smooth and crunchy! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1178

    We may have crushed it musically, but a severe case of laryngitis made my voice virtually unrecognizable today. By listening all the way to the end, there are some improvements, but what’s important is the music, from Galliano, The Solomon Gundy Band, DOMI & JD BECK, Terri Lyne Carrington, Cory Wong & Joshua Redman, Kobie Dozier, TOAST CLUB, Kiefer, and farewells to James Blood Ulmer, Dexter Wansel, and David Clayton Thomas. Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1177

    Great being back in the studio this week and having the opportunity to spin the latest from Cindy Blackman Santana, Kevin Haynes Grupo Elequa, Soul Jazz Unit, Nicholas Payton & Butcher Brown, Mama Terra, Wonky Logic, Emma Dayhuff, Adrian Younge, Somi and others…catch up on all the new sounds below! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1176

    Our last show before venturing forth on vacation ran the gamut from jazz (Conrad Herwig, Seamus Blake, David Garfield), to soul (Gold Leader, Clarence Carter) to the indescribable (Calibro 35, MA:Q, Joni Mitchell, Saul Williams) and everything in between! See you in a week or two! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1175

    Massive music mix on today’s program, ranging from Omar, Ezra Collective, Gerardo Frisina and Clara Hill, to Hill Collective, LOX, Your Brothers Keeper & Gary Bartz, Jacob Boss and Moyses Dos Santos. If that means nothing to you, then I suggest you stab that link below and hear what all the hoopla is about! IYKYK! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1174

    On FreeFall 1174, get your ears ready to enjoy Juice Joint, Erin Collective, Oliver Lutz, Captain Yossarian, Charlie Hunter, Adrian Younge, Sweatson Klank, Gabriele Pose, Bruk Rogers, Karl Hector & The Malcouns, and many more where they came from. If Spotify tried to create this mix, it would break down in tears. There’s no crying in radio! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1173

    FreeFall 1173 was strictly jazz from beginning to end, with new sounds from SML, Hill Collective, New Jazz Underground, Your Brothers Keeper and Gary Bartz, Richard Spaven, Aja Monet and Brian Jackson, plus a set remembering Sonny Rollins and more! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1172

    Today’s mix featured a set of unreleased and restored tracks from Steely Dan’s “Gaucho” album, and a remembrance of trombonist Ryan Porter, who passed away suddenly this week. Other sounds included Lakecia Benjamin, Jerk, John McLaughlin, The Uproot Group, Jasmine Myra, Rosa Brunello, Malcom Strachan, Black Sumo, Standing Circle, and more! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1171

    So much great music today, and I didn’t even get to several albums at the top of my list! Check out the sounds of Airto Moreira, Tema Due (Nicola Conte), Michele Papadia, Chiminyo, The Breaks, Blue Lab Beats, Janek van Laak, The Leon Stax Equation, Alsogood and all the rest of the mostly new releases that filled up the 120 minutes! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1170

    Tune in to this week’s replay for the Outer Worlds Jazz Ensemble, Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, Chicago Soul Jazz Collective, Leonardo Cesari Jazz Combo, KOKAYI, Your Brothers Keeper & Gary Bartz, Nana Rizinni, Warren Wolf, Brooklyn Funk Essentials and even more incredible sounds! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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    FreeFall 1169

    With the exception of a classic Earth, Wind & Fire jam, everything on this week’s show was new….Scrimshire, Arturo Sandoval, Anthony Joseph, Divorce From New York, Toni Starešinić, Moses Yoofee Trio and GoGo Penguin are but a few of the excellent musicians who graced the airwaves today. Slap that link below and hear for yourself! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

David Bassin hosts a weekly two-hour set of beats, rhythm & sound, featuring the latest jazz, soul, & global grooves. Now in its 26th year, FreeFall, airs on KXSF-102.5-FM/KXSF.FM in San Francisco, Tuesdays 10am-noon, and is heard in over 80 countries.

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David Bassin hosts a weekly two-hour set of beats, rhythm & sound, featuring the latest jazz, soul, & global grooves. Now in its 26th year, FreeFall, airs on KXSF-102.5-FM/KXSF.FM in San Francisco, Tuesdays 10am-noon, and is heard in over 80 countries.

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