Grammy-nominated collective säje takes vocal jazz in new directionsCapRadio’s Paul Conley spoke with Sara Gazarek, member of the vocal quartet säje. The group is performing in Sacramento on Oct. 17. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Remembering Sacramento jazz pianist Jessica WilliamsMarch 17, 2022 | Avery JeffryJazz pianist Jessica Williams passed away March 12 at the age of 73, leaving behind a lasting impact on Sacramento and its jazz legacy.
ClassicalTell Us How You Listen!February 11, 2022We want to know how you listen to CapRadio Music. Call 732-786-4237 and tell us in a message. At home while gardening? In the car running errands? When you're out taking a walk? There are as many ways to listen as there are listeners!
Chris Brubeck reflects on his father's 100-year legacy ahead of Sacramento eventFebruary 1, 2022 | Avery JeffryDave Brubeck's sons Chris and Dan are celebrating the centennial of their late father with a worldwide tour that includes a stop at Sacramento’s Crest Theater on Wednesday.
Jazz music that got us through another year of the pandemicDecember 22, 2021 | Gary G. Vercelli | Avery Jeffry | Andrew MillsCapRadio’s jazz hosts share their top picks for jazz music that came out in 2021.
The legend of CapRadio's Jingle Bell JazzDecember 16, 2021 | Andrew MillsForty years ago, Gary Vercelli had an idea. An idea that would forever change the face of Christmas at CapRadio. But, like all great ideas, it did not come to him easily.
ClassicalStephen Sondheim, the Broadway legend, has died at 91November 26, 2021The celebrated composer-songwriter died on Friday. He had won several Tonys and Grammys, as well as an Oscar and Pulitzer, for musicals including West Side Story and Company.
Veronica Swift: Tradition in transitionNovember 16, 2021 | Gary G. VercelliAt age 27, Veronica Swift has established herself as an elite jazz vocalist. She can swing and scat like nobody else. She’ll be performing at the Mondavi Center Nov. 21.
Jazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77November 2, 2021The lauded guitarist's career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with an auspicious education in Pennsylvania from a teacher of John Coltrane.
Vocalist Samara Joy makes a striking debutOctober 20, 2021 | Andrew MillsSamara Joy sings like she's seen it all, but she just released her self-titled debut album. CapRadio’s Andrew Mills spoke with her on winning an international jazz vocal competition, having a fan in Oscar-winning actress Regina King and more.
Pianist Arturo O’Farrill breaks barriers and builds communityOctober 14, 2021 | Avery JeffryJazz pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill has a lot going on these days. He’s currently on tour with his Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, which stops in Davis on Thursday, Oct. 14 to perform at the Mondavi Center.