KSDS Jazz Studio Sessions with Ian Harland

San Diego City College and SD Knights Records are pleased to present the next installment of the KSDS Jazz Studio Sessions at City College, featuring vibraphonist Ian Harland. The intimate live performance will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the state-of-the-art Recording Studio at City College (14th Street & C Street, East Village, San Diego). Ian will be joined by John Opferkuch (piano), Justin Joyce (drums), and Julian Esparza (bass). Tickets are priced at $30, available via Eventbrite. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to support KSDS Jazz radio.

About Ian Harland

Ian Harland (b. 1991) is a San Diego–based multi-instrumentalist known for his versatility and melodic sensibility. Originally a drummer, he later expanded his musical range by teaching himself guitar, bass, vibraphone, and piano. He earned his Master’s in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University in 2014 and has spent the past decade performing and recording across a wide spectrum of genres. Harland has shared the stage with Chris Montez, Charles McPherson, Gilbert Castellanos, and Tony Coleman, and performs regularly with Zak Najor, Madris Peck, The Tikiyaki Orchestra, and his own Ian Harland Quintet. His recording credits include projects with The Good Vibes Band, Mackenzie Leighton, Justin Joyce, La Boogie Buena, and David Yuter. His debut album as a leader, Behind Bars—a jazz vibraphone project—will be released in January 2026.

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About KSDS Jazz Studio Sessions

The KSDS Jazz Studio Sessions at City College is produced by the San Diego City College Commercial Music Program and SD Knights Records. Student and faculty teams lead the recording, streaming, and event production, offering real-world experience in a high-caliber live-studio environment. This series continues the college’s mission to merge education, performance, and community outreach through live music.

Ticket Details:

All-access studio tickets ($30) grant entry to the live Studio performance, access to behind-the-scenes production areas, and a chance to meet the artist post-show. Seating is limited to maintain an intimate studio environment—attendees are encouraged to secure tickets via Eventbrite early.This fundraiser carries special significance — just a few months ago, public broadcast funding cuts impacted operations, making community support more vital than ever. Contributions from this event will help keep San Diego’s only jazz station alive, ensuring that KSDS Jazz continues bringing live music, education, and culture to the airwaves. To support KSDS Jazz now, visit www.jazz88.org/donate.