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.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating ‘Pres’ Lester Young This Presidents’ DayFebruary 2, 2021 | Avery JeffryWith Presidents’ Day around the corner, CapRadio’s Avery Jeffry is celebrating a different “Pres” this month: Legendary saxophonist Lester Young.
Ear To Ear: Favorite Jazz Albums Of 2020January 5, 2021 | Andrew MillsAndrew Mills takes a look back at some of his favorite jazz albums from 2020.
Pianist Claude Bolling, Creator Of Popular Jazz/Classical Suites, Has DiedJanuary 4, 2021The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.
How To Stay Human: Jon Batiste Talks With Lara DownesDecember 26, 2020The renowned musician and Late Show bandleader has sage advice on everything from finding your north star and owning your own orbit to honoring lineage.
A Jazz Piano Christmas: 2020December 13, 2020This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features REDWOOD, Cory Henry and Kenny Barron. We're celebrating the holidays with swing from the East Coast jazz scene.
Release Of Unheard Alternate Takes From Dave Brubeck’s ‘Time Out’ Marks Composer’s Centennial BirthdayDecember 4, 2020 | Paul ConleyThe groundbreaking 1959 album “Time Out” was the first jazz LP to sell a million copies. On Friday a new CD of never-before-heard alternate tracks is being released.
Ear To Ear: Jingle Bell JazzDecember 1, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli has been the keeper of CapRadio’s database of holiday jazz music for many years. He’s here to share some of his favorite new releases as well as some classics from years gone by.
Ear To Ear: Sweater Weather SwingNovember 2, 2020 | Avery JeffryThe weather is finally starting to get colder, so cozy up with some of Jazz Host Avery Jeffry’s favorite seasonal swing tunes.
Pacific Jazz Festival Goes VirtualOctober 23, 2020 | Gary G. VercelliThe University of the Pacific in Stockton presents its annual Pacific Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday Oct. 23-24, bringing concerts and masterclasses to a video screen near you.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating Thelonious MonkOctober 6, 2020 | Andrew MillsAs we head into the birth month of the great Thelonious Monk, let’s take a look back on some of his many astounding contributions to the jazz repertoire.
