Grammy-nominated collective säje takes vocal jazz in new directionsCapRadio’s Paul Conley spoke with Sara Gazarek, member of the vocal quartet säje. The group is performing in Sacramento on Oct. 17. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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João Gilberto, Master Of Bossa Nova, Dies At 88July 8, 2019The Brazilian singer and guitarist, who won wide acclaim for his abundant technical skill and minimalist style, was behind one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, 1964's Getz/Gilberto.
Ear To Ear: Here’s What CapRadio’s Jazz Hosts Are Grooving To This JulyJuly 2, 2019You hear them all the time on the radio, but our CapRadio jazz hosts have put together a new monthly playlist to give you a peek into their personal library.
Joel Ross And His (Exceptionally) Good VibesJune 19, 2019The vibraphonist has a "love-hate relationship" with his instrument that has been helpful in perfecting his craft — but it wouldn't mean much without the deep emotional well he pulls from.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: New Releases By Top Female Jazz VocalistsJune 13, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio’s Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli highlights notable new releases by today’s top female jazz vocalists, including Calabria Foti, Tierney Sutton, Mary Stallings, and Nicki Parrott.
Smithsonian Folkways Celebrates 50 Years Of Jazz Fest's SerendipityJune 8, 2019The 50th anniversary Jazz Fest: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival box set, out now, focuses on jazz legends and rising stars from the region.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRio Americano Jazz Band Basks In The Limelight Of SuccessMay 28, 2019Rio Americano band director Josh Murray discusses a banner year of success for the school’s jazz program.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAustralian Jazz Musician Sarah McKenzie’s New Album Has An International FlavorMay 16, 2019Sarah McKenzie is hard to categorize. She joins Insight to talk about her unique style, her new album and her upcoming performances.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVirtuoso Pianist Vijay Iyer Brings His Sextet To The Mondavi CenterMay 7, 2019Composer, bandleader, pianist and Harvard professor Vijay Iyer brings his sextet’s unique brand of jazz to the Mondavi Center at UC Davis.
More Than 'Kind Of Blue': In 1959, A Few Albums Changed Jazz ForeverMay 1, 2019Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman and Charles Mingus all cut timeless classics, each pointing the form in a different direction.
