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.
Live Jazz Event Listings April 6, 2018This handy list is just what you need if you're wondering where you can catch some great live jazz throughout our region.
Jazz, Freed: On Cecil Taylor's Expansive BrillianceApril 6, 2018Over a career that sprawled across six full decades, Taylor maintained an unwavering standard of expedition. And what he discovered — in an endless, boundless process — was a world unto himself.
Cecil Taylor, Jazz Icon Of The Avant-Garde, Dies At 89April 6, 2018Taylor stretched the beats in a measure and played notes outside the chords of a song. A pioneer of free jazz, the pianist and composer remained true to his vision even through financial struggle.
Jazz's Bleeding Edge? You Can Find It, Briefly, In Eastern TennesseeMarch 28, 2018The Big Ears Festival in Knoxville always books a wide range of artists, but this year something particular was afoot.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRent Romus Orbits Around "Rogue Star" Of Progressive JazzMarch 23, 2018 | Cody DrabbleComposer and jazz saxophonist Rent Romus returns to insight with "Rogue Star," the latest album by his Life's Blood Ensemble.
Pianist Laura Klein's Homage To 'Grande Dame' Of Piano Jazz, Marian McPartlandMarch 16, 2018 | Paul ConleyThe late jazz pianist and popular NPR host Marian McPartland will be honored Monday in Sacramento with a concert featuring Bay Area pianist Laura Klein. Like countless other musicians, Klein was influenced, inspired and encouraged by McPartland.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jazz Concerts To Watch ForMarch 15, 2018 | Chris RemingtonJazz host Devan Kortan previews upcoming concerts in the region for this week's Sound Advice.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Performs In AuburnMarch 6, 2018 | Chris RemingtonParagon Ragtime Orchestra previews a show at the Auburn State Theater.
Insight MusicJazz Saxophonist Mike McMullen Honors His Family And Mentors On 'Picture Book'February 23, 2018 | Cody DrabbleJazz saxophonist Mike McMullen shares his new album "Picture Book" and reflects on the relationships and mentors who made his musical life possible.
Insight MusicElement Brass Band Marches Along With 'Cali Got A Brass Band'February 23, 2018 | Chris RemingtonElement Brass Band debuts their new album, "Cali Got a Brass Band."