Sacramento high school students selected to represent young women in jazz at Monterey Jazz FestivalPianist Salomé Ospina and clarinetist Paloma Cobbs-Silva both attend Rio Americano High School and met at the Teagarden Jazz Camp in Pollock Pines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Jazz Festival Memories From The CapRadio ArchivesDecember 19, 2017 | Paul Conley | Gary G. VercelliManaging Editor Paul Conley and Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli of CapRadio Music reflect on the Sacramento Music Festival, after it was announced the festival would be cancelled after 44 years.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEnd Of The Sacramento Music FestivalDecember 19, 2017The Sacramento Music Festival is coming to an end after 44 years. Organizer Lyle Van Horn explains what’s next for jazz in the Capital City. Musicians Mick Martin and Bob Ringwald share stories.
Sacramento Music Festival Ends Its 44 Year RunDecember 18, 2017 | Steve MilneAfter 44 years as a Memorial Day Weekend tradition, the Sacramento Music Festival is ending. Organizers of the event made the announcement today citing diminishing audiences, increased costs and heavy competition.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGilManricks Perform New Jazz Music Live In StudioNovember 28, 2017 | Jen PicardJoe Gilman and Jacam Manricks perform new music live in studio from their new record "GilManricks."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: New Releases From High NoteNovember 16, 2017Cap Radio Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli shares new releases from the High Note catalogue.
Violinist Regina Carter Champions Ella's Positive VibesOctober 27, 2017 | Steve MilneJazz violinist Regina Carter says, considering the mood of the country and the world right now, "Accentuate the Positive" was the perfect title for her new album, a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Carter performs Saturday at the 2017 Brubeck Festival.
Hudson Valley Home Inspires Jack DeJohnette And His All-Star Jazz QuartetOctober 20, 2017Veteran jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette has worked with everyone from Miles Davis and John Coltrane to Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny. His current working group, Hudson, will perform this Saturday in Davis.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jazz Classics By Female VocalistsSeptember 21, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliCapital Public Radio jazz host Gary Vercelli features four female vocalists covering classic tunes in this week's Sound Advice.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRemembering Musician John SkinnerSeptember 15, 2017 | Beth RuyakInsight Host Beth Ruyak shares her remembrance of local musician John Skinner.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLara Downes Hits The Road For "Sounds Like America" TourSeptember 12, 2017 | Cody DrabbleLara Downes continues her exploration of the American songbook with "Sounds Like America."