JazzThe Manhattan Transfer And Member Cheryl Bentyne Rebound From Tumultuous Decade With New AlbumMay 25, 2018 | Paul ConleyIt’s been 10 years since The Manhattan Transfer released an album. On Saturday, the award-winning vocal ensemble will premiere their brand new recording, “The Junction,” as they headline the inaugural Roseville Jazz Day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzVeteran Bandleader David Hardiman On Duke, Dancing And Calls To The PostMay 21, 2018 | Gary G. VercelliJazz trumpeter David Hardiman has led all star big bands for four decades but he began reaching his largest audiences as a solo act, once he was hired as the bugler for Bay Meadows. Now he plays "Call To The Post" every weekend at Golden Gate Fields Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzHighlights Worth Hearing From The Excellence In Jazz ArchivesApril 30, 2018In celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30, we've plumbed the Excellence In Jazz archives for highlights from features we've done over the years, from interviews with Jimmy Smith and Joey Alexander to the story behind "Take Five."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Jazz Festival Planned For Memorial Day Weekend In RosevilleApril 11, 2018Pianist Jim Martinez continues an annual tradition with a new jazz-focused festival in Roseville that will take the place of the recently canceled Sacramento Music Festival. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzJazz, 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.
JazzCecil 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.
JazzPianist 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJazz Harpist Motoshi Kosako PerformsFebruary 14, 2018 | Chris RemingtonJazz harpist Motoshi Kosako performs live in-studio ahead of a Valentine's Day concert in Grass Valley. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezElement Brass Band Blows The Roof Off Mardi GrasFebruary 12, 2018 | Chris RemingtonElement Brass Band previews a Fat Tuesday performance and album release party for "Cali Got A Brass Band." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jazz With Gary VercelliFebruary 8, 2018 | Cody DrabbleJazz music director Gary Vercelli spotlights two world-class singers who will be performing locally and two new releases by rising young jazz artists in Sound Advice. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
