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.
A Century Later, An Illuminated Eulogy For A Jazz PioneerDecember 7, 2018Pianist Jason Moran calls James Reese Europe "basically the 'big bang' of jazz." Moran's tribute to the composer and WWI "Hellfighter" pulls his contributions to the genre out of history.
Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile Among Top Nominees For 2019 GrammysDecember 7, 2018The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced its list of nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae and "Black Panther."
Here Are CapRadio’s Picks For The Best Music Of 2018December 7, 2018We brought together the brightest musical minds our station has to offer to choose the best tracks and albums of 2018 as the year draws to a close.
What Are You Thankful For? Let Us Know So We Can Share Your Story.November 17, 2018On the eve of Thanksgiving during Excellence in Jazz, Gary Vercelli will be sharing stories from listeners about gratitude. What are you thankful for? Share your story with us and the CapRadio community.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jazz With Gary VercelliNovember 15, 2018For this week’s Sound Advice, CapRadio jazz music director Gary Vercelli previews new releases from Benny Green, Harold Mabern, Yellowjackets, Doug Webb, and Miki Yamanaka.
Roy Hargrove, Grammy-Winning Jazz Trumpeter, Dies At 49November 4, 2018Hargrove first emerged in the late 1980s, at a cultural moment when his precocity and poise amounted to a form of currency in jazz, quickly earning the approval of the genre's elders.
Rubén Blades Swings Big Band Jazz And Rumba On New AlbumNovember 2, 2018The iconic actor and musician teams with Jazz At Lincoln Center to sing big band swing tunes and songs from his catalog.
Insight MusicThe “tRio” From Rio Americano HighOctober 26, 2018Pianist Jake Nalangan, bassist Maddy Hill and drummer Joseph Bly make up the tRio.
Insight MusicFolsom High Jazz ComboOctober 26, 2018This pianoless quartet includes Brian Nipper on tenor sax, Matthew Wang on trombone, Sophia Augustine on bass and Eli Strombom on drums.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jazz Concert PreviewOctober 18, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio jazz host Devan Kortan previews upcoming concerts by Stanley Jordan, Karrin Allyson, Cyrille Aimee, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.
