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This week we lost one of the last giants from the "classic" age of jazz. Sonny Rollins passed at the age of 95 on May 25, one day prior to Miles Davis' 100th birthday. Rollins not only helped define the sound of jazz tenor saxophone on such classic albums as Saxophone Colossus, Freedom Suite, and The Bridge, but he also continued to evolve and perform up into his eighties. On this week's show, we highlight some of his classic tracks, pay tribute to Miles' 100th, and spotlight some new music and upcoming shows this weekend. Listen live at 3 p.m. PT on 95.7FM locally or kdrt.org worldwide.

Replays Sunday at 4 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.

Oh, yes, your old favorites (and your soon-to-be favorites) are back in the programs pages on KDRT.org. And don't forget, these additional listening options are always available for your convenience and pleasure:

- Tune in live on 95.7 FM – check the broadcast schedule for air times.

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Thank you for your ongoing listenership, patience, love, and support!

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK summons summer with a sun-drenched and sandy playlist that includes the likes of the Beach Boys, Sly and the Family Stone, Mungo Jerry, the Drifters, Annette Funicello, and a cast of thousands. Grab the cooler and a towel and hop in… we’re heading for the beach! Thursday, 3-5 p.m. on KDRT.org.

KDRT invites YOU to Suds & Sounds at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis today – Wed., May 27 – 4 to 6 p.m! Meet K-DiRT friends and fans, pick some vinyl to spin, grab a bev... This gathering repeats every month on the last Wednesday... mark you calendars!

Coming up on IMPLOSION!, unique sounds from John Otway, the Masters Apprentice, Cliff Richard, Brenda Holloway, Gene Clark, and Egg! Join your excellent host Nick Saloman at 4 p.m. Pacific for all this wonderousness and more, right here on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen anytime via the web + the podcasts!

The DJ is back from lava land, so join your host, Karen Leyse, on In the Key of Folk today at 2 p.m. Pacific. You'll find more recent releases, including tracks by I'm With Her, Amy Speace, and Debi Smith -- whose recent album is the culmination of her career (the album subtitle is "Bitchin'Babe, Smith Sister, Hag," should that trigger listener memories).

You'll also hear tracks by The Real Sarahs, Locarno, and classics by Maura O' Connell, John Doyle, and others. So tune in for an hour at KDRT 95.7 FM and listen live online here...  It's temporary while the magicians work their magic with technology! Check it out!

Today is Memorial Day, and although DJ Jojo Johanssen isn't bringing us a special episode, it's GONNA be special! Watch for two hours of music that will be wonderful for poolside grilling – or just some celebratory "I don't have to work today!" dancing! Watch for music from Biig Piig, Janelle Monae, Kasso, Telex, and others! Tune in Monday, May 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., for Sonic Rehab – only on 95.7 fm and KDRT.org! 

Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific, The Electric Compost Heap will be untarped in all its glory! Yes, it's true friends, much musical compost will be shared, including new music from Kurt Vile, Genre Is Death, and Future Islands, whose new LP came out today on 4AD Records. We may even hear a tune from Vomit Launch from Chico, CA! You'll just have to tune in to find out on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org!

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK gets back into the groove with tasty tunes from the Mavericks, the Neville Brothers, Los Lobos, Steve Miller Band, the Spinners, and much, much more. Hop in and take a ride Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on KDRT.org!

Nick Saloman's IMPLOSION hits the airwaves with Don Fardon, the Fenmen, Iron Butterfly, Hardwater, the Vipers, and more. Tune in and groove Wednesday, 4 p.m. Pacific, on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org + the podcast apps!