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.
For Keyboard Ace Mike LeDonne it’s all about doing goodJanuary 10, 2023 | Gary G. VercelliMike LeDonne is one of the most respected jazz pianists in New York City. LeDonne has worked with jazz giants including Milt Jackson and Benny Golson. He has also volunteered hundreds of hours as an advocate for the disabled community.
Pianist Emmet Cohen Shoots For The MoonNovember 17, 2022 | Avery JeffryHarlem has always been one the cornerstones of jazz and popular American music. The traditions that began there in the 1920’s have remained and been amplified by young musicians like pianist Emmet Cohen.
Guitarist Pasquale Grasso is feeling inspiredNovember 10, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliSince he arrived in New York City 10 years ago, Italian guitarist Pasquale Grasso has made a significant impact on the jazz scene. His incredible technique and his respect for the music’s tradition make Pasquale a unique force in interpreting bebop.
Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81September 24, 2022Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet whose expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.
Joey DeFrancesco, driving force on the Hammond organ, dies at 51August 26, 2022DeFrancesco played in Miles Davis's band as a teenager, brought the sound of the Hammond B-3 organ roaring back to the jazz mainstream in the 1990s and remained the instrument's most visible champion.
Joe Gilman: A Sacramento Jazz Master Explores A Classic Live RecordingAugust 5, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliJoe Gilman will perform two shows at Twin Lotus Thai restaurant on Sunday, August 7.
Pianist Lynne Arriale strikes a chord with everyday AmericansJuly 28, 2022 | Avery JeffryLynne Arriale has been described as a “poet-laureate of the piano”. Her newest album, The Lights Are Always On, is a poignant yet inspiring expression of events that have touched so many of our lives over the past two years.
The Hammond Organ and Jazz: A Soulful CombinationJuly 8, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliSince the 1960s, the Hammond organ has been essential in some of the most popular and soulful jazz recordings. Let’s examine the history and appeal of this iconic instrument.
Celebrating the many faces of Miles DavisMay 26, 2022 | Andrew MillsSynonymous with cool and a signature muted trumpet sound, Miles Davis is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time — but, he was so much more than that. On the 96th anniversary of his birth, we’ll explore his genre-defying musical legacy.
Michael Wolff: Jazz Innovator, Life OptimistMay 16, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliRemember jazz pianist Michael Wolff? He's best known as Arsenio Hall's sidekick and music director. Wolff has overcome many physical challenges and details it all in his recently published memoir, "On That Note."
