Jazz great Bria Skonberg embraces the music she loves on her newest albumA regular performer in Sacramento, trumpet player Bria Skonberg celebrates New Orleans with her new album, “What It Means.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
How Benny Goodman Made The American Concert Stage Safe For American MusicJanuary 11, 2018Music journalist and jazz historian John McDonough puts Benny Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall concert into perspective and explains its lasting impact on music and society in America.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRent Romus Explores Finnish Roots In 'Otherworld Cycle'January 4, 2018 | Cody DrabbleInsight revisits a 2015 interview with Rent Romus on his "Otherworld Cycle" blending Finnish epic poetry and experimental jazz. Rent Romus performs this weekend at Gold Lion Arts.
Jazz CD Reviews: Gregory Porter, Gary Peacock, Tom HarrellDecember 21, 2017 | Gary G. VercelliCapRadio Jazz Director Gary Vercelli gives his take on new music from Gregory Porter, Gary Peacock and Tom Harrell.
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.
