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.
Our Picks For The Best Northern California Jazz Fests Of The SummerJune 10, 2015 | Paul ConleyEvery summer Northern California plays host to dozens of exciting jazz experiences. We've picked out some of the best for you to consider in your summer jazz fest quest.
Falling In Love Supreme: Ken Martin's StoryJune 5, 2015For Arnold resident, Ken Martin, smooth jazz was the portal to Excellence In Jazz.
A Band Of Their Own: Female Jazz Musicians Of WWIIJune 1, 2015As men went off to combat in World War II, a group of Southern college women took to the bandstand. Meet the Darlinettes — hear their music and stories from their leader and their drummer.
Falling In Love Supreme: For Vernettia Syphax, Monk Bridged A Musical Generation GapMay 29, 2015Vernettia Syphax had little interest in jazz before she discovered the music of Thelonious Monk.
Watch At 6 p.m. - Kamasi Washington's 'The Epic' In ConcertMay 26, 2015The saxophonist's sprawling work comes to life with his band, a choir, strings and special guests. Online-only video webcast begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, right here!
CommentaryGettin’ Moody: Feel Like WallowingMay 25, 2015 | Devin YamanakaIf you've got a bad case of the sads and just need to rest in your misery for a bit, Devin Yamanaka has a jazz playlist for you.
CommentaryVictor Forman: My Mom Loved MusicMay 22, 2015 | Victor FormanCapRadio music host Victor Forman lost his mother recently and reflects on how music filled her life and helped make it happier toward the end.
CommentaryBook Review: Bebop, Swing, And Bella Musica: Jazz And The Italian American ExperienceMay 20, 2015 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli reviews a book documenting the cultural barriers for Italian-American musicians and their common bond of music interpretation.
Jazz Night In America: The Bad Plus Joshua Redman At Detroit Jazz FestivalMay 20, 2015The new band joining the saxophonist and the collaborative trio remakes each others' tunes.
Jazz Night In America: Celebrating Joe Temperley In ConcertMay 13, 2015The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra salutes its Scottish baritone saxophonist and elder statesman with a program of his favorite Ellingtonia and a new concerto by Wynton Marsalis.