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.
Re-Revising 'The History Of Jazz'July 18, 2021Ted Gioia first published his History of Jazz in 1997, updating it for the first time in 2011. This year he did so again, after a very important decade for the genre.
ClassicalA Musical Celebration Of JuneteenthJune 18, 2021This Juneteenth, join CapRadio Music in honoring the extensive contributions of Black composers and musicians to styles from classical and jazz to pop.
Saxophonist Alexa Tarantino Shines Bright with 'Firefly'June 4, 2021 | Andrew MillsAlexa Tarantino is a shining star saxophonist and composer at the forefront of today’s exciting jazz scene. She spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on recording an album through a pandemic, learning a new language, and more.
Jazz Singer Nnenna Freelon Works Through Grief With New Album And PodcastMay 29, 2021"Time Traveler," Nnenna Freelon's first new album in more than a decade, is a passionate expression of love enduring as she grieves the loss of her husband and other family members.
Marking Legendary Golden-Age Pianist Erroll Garner's CentennialMay 19, 2021The Erroll Garner Jazz Project is collaborating on a deep, retrospective reissue of the composer and piano prodigy's live work, marking his 100th birthday in September.
Curtis Fuller, Leading Trombonist Of Jazz's Detroit Wave, Dies At 86May 10, 2021After cutting his teeth in Detroit, a move to New York near the middle of the century found him directly in the center of a deeply important moment for jazz.
The Lost Recordings Of Hasaan Ibn Ali Reveal A Legend Just Getting StartedApril 26, 2021Nearly half of the Philadelphia-based pianist's recorded work had gone unheard for decades, until now.
Celebrating Blue Note Records During Jazz Appreciation MonthApril 14, 2021 | Andrew MillsExcellence in Jazz Host Andrew Mills takes a look at some stand-out tracks from the storied Jazz record label Blue Note as we honor a great American artform during the month of April.
CapRadio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month With Special ProgrammingApril 7, 2021April is Jazz Appreciation Month. While we’re not yet able to enjoy live concerts due to COVID-19 restrictions, we thought this would be a good time to look back at some of the many concerts CapRadio has recorded over the past 40 years.
Former Rio Americano Jazz Students On The Path To SuccessMarch 29, 2021 | Andrew MillsTrumpeter Grady Flamm and vibraphonist, composer and arranger Jackson Irvine have accomplished a lot in their young careers. They spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on their early jazz education, their future outlook, and more.
