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.
ClassicalMax Richter's 'Blue Notebooks' Offers Moving Portrait For Elisabeth MossJune 28, 2018To mark the reissue of The Blue Notebooks, Richter has released a short film featuring The Handmaid's Tale star and a potent piece of music from the 2004 album.
ClassicalThe Sound Of Silence: Female Composers At The SymphonyJune 28, 2018America's top orchestras are presenting little if any music written by women next season. Why is that?
Doris Duke Artist Awards Return, Breaking A Pledge To End After 5 YearsJune 28, 2018The awards, which go to artists who have had significant impact in their field and who are likely to continue doing so, come with a substantial sum of money attached.
Kamasi Washington's Heaven Exists In His MindJune 28, 2018The jazz torchbearer's new record Heaven and Earth represents the relationship between his inner world and outward reality.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Gary Vercelli's Jazz RecommendationsJune 21, 2018Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli previews the Ali Ryerson Quartet's concert at the Crocker tonight as part of this week’s Sound Advice.
Destined For Jazz, Flutist Ali Ryerson Carves Her Own PathJune 20, 2018 | Devan KortanFor Ali Ryerson, a life in jazz was almost preordained. And yet, she has carved out her own distinct identity. She’s a jazz musician who loves being different, from the instrument she plays to the groups she plays with.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPercussionist Alex Jenkins Previews Live Album ConcertJune 5, 2018 | Jen PicardPercussionist Alex Jenkins will record a live album with his quartet this Sunday June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the CLARA Auditorium, presented by the Midtown Vanguard Jazz Series.
First Ever Jazz Fest In Roseville A Big HitJune 3, 2018 | Paul ConleyThe inaugural Roseville Jazz Day featured more than 30 performances at seven venues attracting enthusiastic audiences on Saturday, May 26th. The stylistically diverse festival carries on a long, local tradition of live jazz over Memorial Day weekend.
The Manhattan Transfer And Member Cheryl Bentyne Rebound From Tumultuous Decade With New AlbumMay 25, 2018 | Paul ConleyIt’s been 10 years since The Manhattan Transfer released an album. On Saturday, the award-winning vocal ensemble will premiere their brand new recording, “The Junction,” as they headline the inaugural Roseville Jazz Day.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJazz Trumpeter Joe Mazzaferro Shares New Album 'In Terms Of…' May 21, 2018 | Cody DrabbleJazz trumpeter Joe Mazzaferro previews his album release show at CLARA Auditorium for his latest record, "In Terms Of…"
