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 GonzalezGary Vercelli Previews New Releases From The Jazz WorldApril 20, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliJazz Music Director Gary Vercelli talks about new releases in the jazz world on Sound Advice.
Joe Gilman Deconstructs Dave Brubeck's Explorations In TimeApril 14, 2017 | Paul ConleyThis weekend the Joe Gilman Quartet will commemorate jazz great Dave Brubeck's famous recording "Time Out" with a concert featuring all of the selections that appeared on the groundbreaking album. Gilman helps explain what made the record so unique.
Revisiting A Masterpiece: When Frank Sinatra Collaborated With Antonio Carlos JobimApril 11, 2017Sinatra was well into his Rat Pack era, the reigning American embodiment of masculine suavity and aplomb, when he teamed up with the Brazilian maestro for one of the best albums of his career.
ClassicalWelcome To Our Facebook Group!April 11, 2017We created this space to bring music lovers together, with the accent on but not limited to classical and jazz. Start your own conversations, add comments, post links to upcoming concerts you’re excited about, or share reviews of ones you’ve seen.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Sample Of Jazz And Classical Acts To Expect In AprilApril 6, 2017 | Paul ConleyCapRadio's Managing Editor for Music and Arts Paul Conley previews upcoming concerts in the month of April.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Jazz Cooperative Continues Its Long-Term Goal Of Preserving Jazz In RegionMarch 29, 2017The Sacramento Jazz Cooperative, which has been around since December 2016, is focused on keeping jazz music alive and well in our capital city. Its founder Carolyn Swayze joins us in studio to discuss the group's progress.
List Of Upcoming Jazz EventsMarch 20, 2017If you love getting out to see and hear live jazz but aren't sure who's playing where or when, we have the solution! Download our list of jazz events organized by date and venue, and including web links.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJazz Host Gary Vercelli Highlights Notable Female Performers On Sound AdviceMarch 16, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliCapital Public Radio’s Gary Vercelli joins this week’s Sound Advice with a look at some of jazz’s top female performers, including a 14-year-old pianist and composer.
Grammy Award-Winning Latin Jazz Flutist Dave Valentin Dies At 64March 9, 2017Dave Valentin became one of the pre-eminent flutists in Latin jazz. He was known for his creative combination of fusion, pop and R&B.
A New Documentary Explores The Troubled, Brilliant Life Of Pianist Bill EvansFebruary 27, 2017Filmmaker Bruce Spiegel speaks with Weekend Edition about the eight-year process behind Bill Evans: Time Remembered.
