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.
Ralph Peterson Jr., Drummer Who Re-Enlivened Hard Bop, Dead At 58March 2, 2021With Art Blakey as both mentor and north star, Peterson emerged in the '80s as one of that decade's most striking jazz artists.
Ear To Ear: A Decade Of Distinguished Music With CTI RecordsMarch 2, 2021 | Gary G. VercelliGary G. Vercelli highlights four notable recordings from Creed Taylors’ CTI Records, featuring Paul Desmond, Joe Farrell, Freddie Hubbard and Jim Hall.
Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79February 11, 2021The wide-ranging keyboardist, composer and bandleader died on Feb. 9 of cancer. One of the fathers of jazz fusion, his work spanned from acoustic jazz to his own interpretations of Mozart.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating ‘Pres’ Lester Young This Presidents’ DayFebruary 2, 2021 | Avery JeffryWith Presidents’ Day around the corner, CapRadio’s Avery Jeffry is celebrating a different “Pres” this month: Legendary saxophonist Lester Young.
Ear To Ear: Favorite Jazz Albums Of 2020January 5, 2021 | Andrew MillsAndrew Mills takes a look back at some of his favorite jazz albums from 2020.
Pianist Claude Bolling, Creator Of Popular Jazz/Classical Suites, Has DiedJanuary 4, 2021The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.
How To Stay Human: Jon Batiste Talks With Lara DownesDecember 26, 2020The renowned musician and Late Show bandleader has sage advice on everything from finding your north star and owning your own orbit to honoring lineage.
A Jazz Piano Christmas: 2020December 13, 2020This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features REDWOOD, Cory Henry and Kenny Barron. We're celebrating the holidays with swing from the East Coast jazz scene.
Release Of Unheard Alternate Takes From Dave Brubeck’s ‘Time Out’ Marks Composer’s Centennial BirthdayDecember 4, 2020 | Paul ConleyThe groundbreaking 1959 album “Time Out” was the first jazz LP to sell a million copies. On Friday a new CD of never-before-heard alternate tracks is being released.
Ear To Ear: Jingle Bell JazzDecember 1, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli has been the keeper of CapRadio’s database of holiday jazz music for many years. He’s here to share some of his favorite new releases as well as some classics from years gone by.
