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.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCity Of Trees Brass Band: A Louisiana Tour And Preview Of New MusicMay 30, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe City of Trees Brass Band is back in Sacramento with new music and concerts in the region this summer. They join Insight for a live performance.
Area Musicians Tout Traditional Jazz's Cross-Generational AppealMay 26, 2017 | Paul ConleyThere are many styles of music featured at the Sacramento Music Festival. But traditional, New Orleans-style jazz has been always been at the festival’s core. We asked musicians from different generations what attracts them to traditional jazz.
Insight MusicInsight Encore: Joy And Madness Blends Funk And Soul With A Positive MessageMay 26, 2017Joy and Madness is an eight-piece soul band that formed after the split of early 2010s band The Nibblers. We revisit our 2012 interview with the group.
Insight MusicInsight Encore: Award-Winning Sounds From The American River College Vocal Jazz EnsembleMay 26, 2017The American River College Vocal Jazz Ensemble has received recognition across the country, recently performing at the Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival. We revisit our interview with the group as part of our Insight Music showcase.
Insight MusicFulton Street Jazz Band: A Sacramento Institution Famous For Its New Orleans Style MusicMay 26, 2017The only band to have played the Sacramento Music Festival every single year since it was established in 1974 is the Fulton Street Jazz Band, led by pianist Bob Ringwald. CapRadio Music's Paul Conley spoke about their long history of making music.
Insight MusicThe Kortet: Young Foursome Shows Off Its Swinging StyleMay 26, 2017CapRadio Music's Paul Conley sits down with The Kortet, who will play in this year's Sacramento Music Festival.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGary Vercelli Speaks With Paul Fingerote About 'Jazz On My Mind'May 24, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliCapRadio's Jazz Music Director, Gary Vercelli, sat down with Paul Fingerote to talk about the book he co-authored with Dr. Herb Wong, "Jazz On My Mind."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLittle Charlie Baty Gives Taste Of 'Skronky Tonk' Before Heading To Perform At Palms PlayhouseMay 11, 2017Charlie Baty returns to Insight with a brand new project, new music and an upcoming performance at the Palms Playhouse. The acclaimed blues musician shares his latest album "Skronky Tonk."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNationally-Renowned Vocal Jazz Ensemble From American River College Perform Live On InsightMay 2, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe American River College Vocal Jazz Ensemble returns home next weekend for a spring concert. The group makes a pit stop on Insight to recap its cross-country tour and to offer a live on-air performance.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGary Vercelli Talks With Mike Clark About His Innovative Stamp On Modern Jazz DrummingMay 1, 2017When jazz legend Herbie Hancock first heard Mike Clark in the early ‘70’s, he hired him on the spot. As a member of Hancock’s highly successful Headhunters band, Clark has been credited with developing a style of drumming known as linear funk.
