Jazz Saxophone Legend Jimmy Heath Has Died

January 20, 2020

The saxophonist and composer — an artist who wrote for Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, and who nurtured John Coltrane — died Sunday at age 93.

Ear To Ear: What Our Jazz Hosts Are Listening To This January

January 7, 2020 | Gary G. Vercelli | Andrew Mills | Avery Jeffry

Our jazz music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their favorite pieces.

11 Jazz Songs That Spoke Truth To Power In 2019

December 11, 2019

Jazz musicians have long spoken their mind in the face of injustice, and 2019 was no exception.

A Jazz Piano Christmas 2019

December 10, 2019

This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features a mix of artists from the East Coast and West Coast jazz scenes. We're celebrating the holidays with swing.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Byron Colborn Big Band Plays Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker Suite

December 9, 2019

The Nutcracker music and ballet are holiday staples. But, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangements will take you to another realm. They are jazzy and evocative. Big band leader Bryon Colborn joins Insight to talk about the music.

Evgeny Pobozhiy, Russian Prodigy, Wins International Jazz Guitar Competition

December 4, 2019

The guitarist, who hails from a small town on the edge of the West Siberian Plain, competed against two Americans for one of, if not the, most prestigious prizes available to younger jazz artists.

Ear To Ear: CapRadio Jazz Hosts’ Favorite Music Of The Decade

December 3, 2019 | Gary G. Vercelli | Andrew Mills | Avery Jeffry

The 2010s are coming to an end on Dec. 31, so CapRadio’s jazz hosts are here to tell you about their favorite jazz music from this past decade in this month’s Ear to Ear playlist blog.

Nicholas Payton Reimagines Musical Tradition With 'Black American Symphony'

November 27, 2019

His radical combination of symphonic and popular music comes eight years after a controversial statement about the word "jazz."

Harry Connick Jr. Celebrates The Music Of Cole Porter On 'True Love'

November 14, 2019

The singer and pianist says he's loved Porter's music since he was a little kid. Connick's latest album pays tribute to an enduring influence.

Brazilian Musician Bebel Gilberto Celebrates Anniversary Of Bossa Nova At Mondavi Center

November 13, 2019

Brazilian music stars Sergio Mendes and Bebel Gilberto will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bossa Nova Wednesday night at the Mondavi Center in Davis. Gilberto is the daughter of Joao Gilberto, who was a pioneer of Bossa Nova.