Saxophonist Brian Landrus On His New Album, Joining Sac State, And Teaching In A Pandemic

September 22, 2020 | Gary G. Vercelli

Saxophonist Brian Landrus, a new addition to the staff at Sacramento State Univerity’s Department of Jazz Studies, recently spoke with CapRadio’s Gary Vercelli on Landrus' new album, the challenges of virtual teaching, and more.

Stanley Crouch, Towering Jazz Critic, Dead At 74

September 17, 2020

Crouch's engagement with American culture spanned over five decades, numerous mediums and many dustups. His influence on the life and shape of jazz will remain unquantifiable.

Gary Peacock, A Jazz Bassist Always Ahead Of His Time, Dies At 85

September 7, 2020

Peacock could seemingly adapt to any style, and performed with a variety of artists ranging from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Albert Ayler.

Julian Bream, The Classical Guitar Giant With The Soul Of A Jazz Player

August 25, 2020

Guitarist Julian Bream, who died Friday at the age of 87, was as important to the history of classical guitar as Andres Segovia.

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Resources For Applying For Sacramento’s Creative Economy Recovery Grants

July 14, 2020

The deadline to apply for Sacramento’s Creative Economy Recovery Grants is July 22. Here’s some information from the city to help those who wish to apply.

Ear To Ear: Celebrating Canadian Jazz Greats

July 7, 2020 | Andrew Mills

Jazz Host Andrew Mills, CapRadio’s resident Canadian expat, runs through some of his favorite Canadian jazz artists in celebration of Canada Day earlier this month.

A Previously Unreleased Thelonious Monk Concert Is Coming Next Month

June 19, 2020

In 1968, a teenager convinced Thelonious Monk to play a concert at his high school in Palo Alto to ease racial tensions in his community. More than 50 years later, it's been rediscovered and remastered.

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A List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus Shutdown

June 10, 2020

We're updating a list of live musical performances from around the world, categorized by date and genre.

Ear To Ear: What Makes A Jazz Classic?

June 2, 2020 | Gary G. Vercelli

CapRadio Jazz Music Director Gary G. Vercelli takes a deep dive into his music library to answer the question: What makes a piece of jazz music a contemporary classic?

Ear To Ear: Inspiring Jazz Songs For A Stifled Spring

May 5, 2020 | Avery Jeffry

CapRadio’s Avery Jeffry rounds up some of his favorite jazz pieces that have him thinking back on good times, and looking forward to good times in the future.