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.
Book Review: Bruce Lundvall - Playing By Ear By Dan OuletteJune 10, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli interviews frequent Down Beat contributor Dan Oulette, then reviews Dan’s recently published biography on legendary record company executive Bruce Lundvall. Lundvall reactivated the legendary Blue Note label in 1984.
Giveaway: Crocker's Jazz In The Courtyard Featuring Vivian LeeJune 10, 2014June 19th the Crocker Art Museum will host Jazz In The Courtyard with Vivian Lee and we're giving away tickets!
Regina Carter's Jazz Success Didn't Come EasyJune 9, 2014 | Paul ConleyJazz violinists are a rare breed. Stephane Grappelli and Jean-Luc Ponty are among the few who achieved star status. Almost as rare in the male-dominated world of jazz are female instrumentalists. But Regina Carter has broken through on both fronts.
Speak No Evil: Naming A Jazz BlogJune 9, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliWhen asked to choose a name for the Capital Public Radio jazz blog, Gary Vercelli sorted through his favorite albums and reflects on the ethos behind our brand new music blog - and how Speak No Evil fits us perfectly.
Hot City: Slapping Their Way Off The Starting BlockJune 9, 2014 | Nick BrunnerA new Sacramento jazz trio with a solid resume sits in to talk about getting off the ground and Louis Armstrong-approved laxatives.
Jazz Review: Dianne Reeves, Beautiful LifeJune 6, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli reviews Dianne Reeves most recent jazz release, Beautiful Life. After a five year recording hiatus, Reeves does not disappoint...
Insight Studio Sessions: Brubeck Institute's Joel M. Ross and Simon RoweJune 5, 2014 | Andrew NixonOn the heels of a performance in Washington D.C. with the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet, vibraphonist Joel M. Ross performs Dave Brubeck's composition "In Your Own Sweet Way" at CapRadio with Institute Director Simon Rowe.
Pianist Palmieri Rebounds With Film ScoreJune 4, 2014 | Steve MilneIt's not often that sports and Jazz intersect, but that's exactly what's happening in the independent film about “streetball.” The film’s up-tempo score is by a Latin music legend Eddie Palmieri.
Gettin' Moody With Devin: A Rainy DayMay 28, 2014 | Devin YamanakaThe first in a new series where afternoon news host Devin Yamanaka soundtracks the mood...whatever it may be. Today's installment: A Rainy Day (in hope we actually see one of these again)
Acclaimed Saxophonist Anton Schwartz Plays 'Jazz Night At The Crocker' Aug. 18May 27, 2014 | Paul ConleyAnton Schwartz once pursued a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Stanford. Then his life took a detour and the already accomplished jazz musician put away his slide rule and picked up his sax. Schwartz will perform Aug. 18th at the Crocker Art Museum.