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.
'As Long As They Want To Play': Newport Jazz At 60August 1, 2014Since its inception in 1954, the event has survived rainstorms, genre wars, and a few near-riots. Producer George Wein says it survives for the same reason jazz does - the musicians love to perform.
Gettin' Moody With Devin: Feeling AwesomeJuly 25, 2014 | Devin YamanakaNo big event, you're just feeling great. That's enough reason for some jazz.
Crocker's Jazz In The Courtyard: Marcus Shelby - Ticket GiveawayJuly 25, 2014 | Jackson LevinCelebrate Jazz and the history of African American music-makers at the Crocker this summer. Shelby Marcus is playing the "Jazz In The Courtyard" concert series on August 21 and we're giving away tickets.
From The Vault: An Interview With Monty AlexanderJuly 23, 2014 | Steve MilneThe San Jose Jazz Summerfest is bringing in Monty Alexander and The Harlem Kingston Express. This prompted Steve Milne to dig out this 1999 interview he did with Alexander about his musical beginnings.
Sacramento Traditional Jazz Camp Instills Youth With A Passion For The Art FormJuly 21, 2014 | Devin YamanakaHot jazz stays alive with The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Camp.
Fred Hersch Floats On, With A Dynamic Trio In TowJuly 19, 2014The jazz pianist recovered from a coma in 2008 and was back on stage the next year. He hasn't slowed down since, and this month brings his latest album, a trio recording called Floating.
A Sax Trio Taps Tradition While Thriving In The PresentJuly 17, 2014On an assured debut, Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio privots from jazz's bygone eras into the hyperlinked modern age and back again.
Remembering Jazz Legend Charlie Haden, Who Crafted His Voice In BassJuly 11, 2014Jazz legend Charlie Haden died Friday in Los Angeles with his family by his side. He was 76.
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest Shines with Expanded Line-UpJuly 10, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliJazz host, Gary Vercelli, provides the low-down on the San Jose Jazz festival, and we're giving away tickets.
EclecticPerfect Mix: Art And Hip Hop At Crocker Art MuseumJuly 9, 2014 | Marnette FederisArt and hip hop create a perfect blend at Crocker Art Museum.