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.
Voter Soundtrack: Jazz & Soul Music To Inspire You This ElectionOctober 5, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliThe 2020 election is set to be consequential for our nation in many ways. No matter how you’re voting, here are some jazz songs to motivate you to use your voice as you cast your ballot this year.
Saxophonist Brian Landrus On His New Album, Joining Sac State, And Teaching In A PandemicSeptember 22, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliSaxophonist Brian Landrus, a new addition to the staff at Sacramento State Univerity’s Department of Jazz Studies, recently spoke with CapRadio’s Gary Vercelli on Landrus' new album, the challenges of virtual teaching, and more.
Stanley Crouch, Towering Jazz Critic, Dead At 74September 17, 2020Crouch's engagement with American culture spanned over five decades, numerous mediums and many dustups. His influence on the life and shape of jazz will remain unquantifiable.
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.
