JazzA Talent That Bridged Genres: Jazz Pianist Joe Sample DiesSeptember 14, 2014Heard on songs by musicians from Miles Davis to Tupac Shakur, Joe Sample’s music incorporated elements of soul and funk into Jazz. Sample died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at age 75 in his hometown of Houston.
JazzJohn Santos: Bringing History Alive Through MusicSeptember 11, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli talks with latin jazz performer and educator, John Santos, ahead of his free concert in West Sacramento.
JazzAn Old-School Entertainer, Making Jazz In The Present TenseSeptember 9, 2014One of Europe's biggest jazz stars, pianist Stefano Bollani is also a TV personality, a published author and, his friends attest, a skilled impressionist. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Devin YamanakaAugust 21, 2014 | Devin YamanakaCapital Public Radio’s All Things Considered Host, Devin Yamanaka, joins us with music reminicent of your favorite television crime dramas. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzNaked Lounge A Cozy Venue For Weekly Jazz Jam SessionsAugust 19, 2014 | Jackson LevinSacramento coffee house provides a weekly spot for jazz musicians and fans to share their love of the music.
JazzCatherine Russell: Soulful, Hip & Historically MindedAugust 6, 2014 | Gary G. VercelliGary Vercelli talks with jazz royalty, Catherine Russell, about her recent album.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezInsight: Gary Vercelli Interviews Catherine RussellJuly 30, 2014Jazz and blues singer Catherine Russell talks about her new album ahead of an upcoming concert in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzCrocker's Jazz In The Courtyard: Marcus Shelby - Ticket GiveawayJuly 25, 2014 | Jackson LevinCelebrate Jazz and the history of African American music-makers at the Crocker this summer. Shelby Marcus is playing the "Jazz In The Courtyard" concert series on August 21 and we're giving away tickets.
JazzSacramento Traditional Jazz Camp Instills Youth With A Passion For The Art FormJuly 21, 2014 | Devin YamanakaHot jazz stays alive with The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Camp.
JazzA Sax Trio Taps Tradition While Thriving In The PresentJuly 17, 2014On an assured debut, Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio privots from jazz's bygone eras into the hyperlinked modern age and back again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
