Insight With Vicki GonzalezInsight: "Playing By Ear"June 25, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliGary Verecelli speaks with music Dan Oulette about his book on Bruce Lundvall. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzJazz Review: Dianne Reeves, Beautiful LifeJune 6, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli reviews Dianne Reeves most recent jazz release, Beautiful Life. After a five year recording hiatus, Reeves does not disappoint... Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Jazz Review: Tierney Sutton: After BlueOctober 22, 2013 | Devin YamanakaDevin Yamanaka shares her take on this Joni Mitchell-tribute record that injects Tierney's own brilliance into the recordings.
Jazz Review: Ali Ryerson Jazz Flute Big Band: Game ChangerSeptember 19, 2013 | Gary G. VercelliJazz director Gary G. Vercelli dives into Ali Ryerson's latest release, saying it elevates the flute to a "whole new level of acceptance and recognition." Listen to Vercelli's interview with Ryerson and watch a video on the making of the CD. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Jazz Review: Gilad Edelman: My Groove, Your MoveSeptember 18, 2013 | Devin YamanakaDevin Yamanaka shares her take on this collection from Gilad Edeleman. From a Cole Porter tune through an updated version of a hard bop classic, this CD is one for your playlist.
Jazz Review: Bob James & David Sanborn: Quartette HumaineSeptember 13, 2013 | Dennis NewhallJazz host Dennis Newhall explores the gamut of moods and structures in this album of joint studio sessions from pianist Bob James and saxophonist David Sanborn - their second combined effort in three decades.
Jazz Review: Kenny Garrett: Pushing New BoundariesSeptember 3, 2013 | Gary G. VercelliSaxophonist Kenny Garrett's latest release caught the attention of Cap Radio's Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli, who has put one of the cuts into heavy rotation on Excellence in Jazz and JazzStream.org.
Jazz Review: Gary Burton: Guided TourJuly 30, 2013 | Gary G. VercelliCapital Public Radio Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli takes a look at the career of Gary Burton, who surrounded himself with a great band of young musicians on his latest release, 'Guided Tour.'
Jazz Review: Christian McBride: Out HereJuly 18, 2013 | Devin YamanakaChristian McBride's latest release has our Devin Yamanaka wondering if the bassist ever sleeps.
Jazz Review: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band: That's It!July 9, 2013 | Devin YamanakaDevin Yamanaka likes the New Orleans-style music coming from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band's new release because the band has stayed "wonderfully the same."
