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.
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?
Ear To Ear: Inspiring Jazz Songs For A Stifled SpringMay 5, 2020 | Avery JeffryCapRadio’s Avery Jeffry rounds up some of his favorite jazz pieces that have him thinking back on good times, and looking forward to good times in the future.
Jazz Label Posi-Tone Offers CapRadio-Curated Digital Download For DonorsMay 4, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliCapRadio jazz music director Gary Vercelli interviews Marc Free, the founder of Posi-Tone Records, about the label's artistic philosophy, strong support of young artists and positive outlook during this global pandemic.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezResults Of The 2020 Next Generation Jazz FestivalApril 22, 2020The Next Generation Jazz Festival took place virtually earlier this month. We discuss notable finishes and results today.
Celebrate Public Radio Music Day With Some of CapRadio Music’s Favorite ProjectsApril 16, 2020This Public Radio Music Day, CapRadio Music has pulled together some of our favorite projects from here at the station from the past few years to celebrate our local music community.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNext Generation Jazz Festival Shifts OnlineApril 8, 2020Young musicians are performing and competing as scheduled in the 50th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival, but it’s happening online. We take a look.
Ear To Ear: Jazz To Bring Us Connection & Hope During The COVID-19 PandemicApril 7, 2020 | Andrew MillsCapRadio Jazz Host Andrew Mills shares music that has brought him comfort and given him hope during this trying time.
Bucky Pizzarelli, Jazz Guitarist And Prolific Session Musician, Dead At 94April 2, 2020Bucky Pizzarelli, a tasteful sage of jazz guitar who spent the first phase of his career as a prolific session player and the latter as a celebrated patriarch, died on Wednesday in Saddle River, N.J.
