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.
Classic jazz revitalized in new release by Catherine RussellMay 12, 2022 | Avery JeffryThe celebrated singer hearkens back to the roots of an American art form and gives them new life in her newest album, "Send For Me."
Who says big band jazz is for old people? Not this teenage composerMay 11, 2022California musician Skylar Tang, 16, is the winner of a Jazz at Lincoln Center contest.
85-year-old bassist Ron Carter has no plans on slowing downMay 4, 2022The roster of musicians Carter has worked with ranges from Ornette Coleman to Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack and A Tribe Called Quest.
Spencer Day does Broadway his way on 'Broadway by Day'March 30, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliSpencer Day's new album celebrates the alliance of musical theater and jazz. CapRadio's Gary Vercelli spoke with him about the new album, his recent collaborators and how he came to love jazz.
Finding new connections with pianist Matthew WhitakerMarch 25, 2022 | Avery JeffryMatthew Whitaker talks about spontaneity and expressing his roots through his latest album, “Connections.” He’s currently on his spring tour, which makes a stop in Davis on Friday, March 25 to perform at the Mondavi Center.
Remembering Sacramento jazz pianist Jessica WilliamsMarch 17, 2022 | Avery JeffryJazz pianist Jessica Williams passed away March 12 at the age of 73, leaving behind a lasting impact on Sacramento and its jazz legacy.
ClassicalTell Us How You Listen!February 11, 2022We want to know how you listen to CapRadio Music. Call 732-786-4237 and tell us in a message. At home while gardening? In the car running errands? When you're out taking a walk? There are as many ways to listen as there are listeners!
Chris Brubeck reflects on his father's 100-year legacy ahead of Sacramento eventFebruary 1, 2022 | Avery JeffryDave Brubeck's sons Chris and Dan are celebrating the centennial of their late father with a worldwide tour that includes a stop at Sacramento’s Crest Theater on Wednesday.
Jazz music that got us through another year of the pandemicDecember 22, 2021 | Gary G. Vercelli | Andrew Mills | Avery JeffryCapRadio’s jazz hosts share their top picks for jazz music that came out in 2021.
The legend of CapRadio's Jingle Bell JazzDecember 16, 2021 | Andrew MillsForty years ago, Gary Vercelli had an idea. An idea that would forever change the face of Christmas at CapRadio. But, like all great ideas, it did not come to him easily.
