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.
Ear To Ear: Sweater Weather SwingNovember 2, 2020 | Avery JeffryThe weather is finally starting to get colder, so cozy up with some of Jazz Host Avery Jeffry’s favorite seasonal swing tunes.
Pacific Jazz Festival Goes VirtualOctober 23, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliThe University of the Pacific in Stockton presents its annual Pacific Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday Oct. 23-24, bringing concerts and masterclasses to a video screen near you.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating Thelonious MonkOctober 6, 2020 | Andrew MillsAs we head into the birth month of the great Thelonious Monk, let’s take a look back on some of his many astounding contributions to the jazz repertoire.
Voter Soundtrack: Jazz & Soul Music To Inspire You This ElectionOctober 5, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliThe 2020 election is set to be consequential for our nation in many ways. No matter how you’re voting, here are some jazz songs to motivate you to use your voice as you cast your ballot this year.
Saxophonist Brian Landrus On His New Album, Joining Sac State, And Teaching In A PandemicSeptember 22, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliSaxophonist Brian Landrus, a new addition to the staff at Sacramento State Univerity’s Department of Jazz Studies, recently spoke with CapRadio’s Gary Vercelli on Landrus' new album, the challenges of virtual teaching, and more.
Stanley Crouch, Towering Jazz Critic, Dead At 74September 17, 2020Crouch's engagement with American culture spanned over five decades, numerous mediums and many dustups. His influence on the life and shape of jazz will remain unquantifiable.
Gary Peacock, A Jazz Bassist Always Ahead Of His Time, Dies At 85September 7, 2020Peacock could seemingly adapt to any style, and performed with a variety of artists ranging from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Albert Ayler.
Ear To Ear: Jazz Music Of Resistance, Change, Revolution And LoveSeptember 1, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliIn our current era of political turmoil, pandemic and the fight for racial justice, many songs of protest, struggle, hope and resistance that were written decades ago feel just as relevant today as when they were written.
Julian Bream, The Classical Guitar Giant With The Soul Of A Jazz PlayerAugust 25, 2020Guitarist Julian Bream, who died Friday at the age of 87, was as important to the history of classical guitar as Andres Segovia.
Ear to Ear: A Jazzy Night On The TownAugust 4, 2020 | Avery JeffryIt may be a while until it’s safe enough for us to gather and enjoy live jazz performances in-person again. Here are some iconic recordings of live performances to help you feel like you’re in the front row once again.
