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.
Gary Peacock, A Jazz Bassist Always Ahead Of His Time, Dies At 85September 7, 2020Peacock could seemingly adapt to any style, and performed with a variety of artists ranging from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Albert Ayler.
Ear To Ear: Jazz Music Of Resistance, Change, Revolution And LoveSeptember 1, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliIn our current era of political turmoil, pandemic and the fight for racial justice, many songs of protest, struggle, hope and resistance that were written decades ago feel just as relevant today as when they were written.
Julian Bream, The Classical Guitar Giant With The Soul Of A Jazz PlayerAugust 25, 2020Guitarist Julian Bream, who died Friday at the age of 87, was as important to the history of classical guitar as Andres Segovia.
Ear to Ear: A Jazzy Night On The TownAugust 4, 2020 | Avery JeffryIt may be a while until it’s safe enough for us to gather and enjoy live jazz performances in-person again. Here are some iconic recordings of live performances to help you feel like you’re in the front row once again.
ClassicalResources For Applying For Sacramento’s Creative Economy Recovery GrantsJuly 14, 2020The deadline to apply for Sacramento’s Creative Economy Recovery Grants is July 22. Here’s some information from the city to help those who wish to apply.
ClassicalEar To Ear: Classical Goes JazzJuly 7, 2020 | Victor FormanCapRadio Classical Host Victor Forman shares some of his favorite jazz pieces that took their inspiration from classical music.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating Canadian Jazz GreatsJuly 7, 2020 | Andrew MillsJazz Host Andrew Mills, CapRadio’s resident Canadian expat, runs through some of his favorite Canadian jazz artists in celebration of Canada Day earlier this month.
A Previously Unreleased Thelonious Monk Concert Is Coming Next MonthJune 19, 2020In 1968, a teenager convinced Thelonious Monk to play a concert at his high school in Palo Alto to ease racial tensions in his community. More than 50 years later, it's been rediscovered and remastered.
ClassicalA List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus ShutdownJune 10, 2020We're updating a list of live musical performances from around the world, categorized by date and genre.
Ear To Ear: What Makes A Jazz Classic?June 2, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliCapRadio Jazz Music Director Gary G. Vercelli takes a deep dive into his music library to answer the question: What makes a piece of jazz music a contemporary classic?