Gary G. Vercelli
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Curtis Fuller, Leading Trombonist Of Jazz's Detroit Wave, Dies At 86
May 10, 2021
After cutting his teeth in Detroit, a move to New York near the middle of the century found him directly in the center of a deeply important moment for jazz.
Celebrating Blue Note Records During Jazz Appreciation Month
April 14, 2021 | Andrew Mills
Excellence in Jazz Host Andrew Mills takes a look at some stand-out tracks from the storied Jazz record label Blue Note as we honor a great American artform during the month of April.
CapRadio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month With Special Programming
April 7, 2021
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. While we’re not yet able to enjoy live concerts due to COVID-19 restrictions, we thought this would be a good time to look back at some of the many concerts CapRadio has recorded over the past 40 years.
Former Rio Americano Jazz Students On The Path To Success
March 29, 2021 | Andrew Mills
Trumpeter Grady Flamm and vibraphonist, composer and arranger Jackson Irvine have accomplished a lot in their young careers. They spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on their early jazz education, their future outlook, and more.
Ralph Peterson Jr., Drummer Who Re-Enlivened Hard Bop, Dead At 58
March 2, 2021
With Art Blakey as both mentor and north star, Peterson emerged in the '80s as one of that decade's most striking jazz artists.
Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79
February 11, 2021
The wide-ranging keyboardist, composer and bandleader died on Feb. 9 of cancer. One of the fathers of jazz fusion, his work spanned from acoustic jazz to his own interpretations of Mozart.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating ‘Pres’ Lester Young This Presidents’ Day
February 2, 2021 | Avery Jeffry
With Presidents’ Day around the corner, CapRadio’s Avery Jeffry is celebrating a different “Pres” this month: Legendary saxophonist Lester Young.
Ear To Ear: Favorite Jazz Albums Of 2020
January 5, 2021 | Andrew Mills
Andrew Mills takes a look back at some of his favorite jazz albums from 2020.
Pianist Claude Bolling, Creator Of Popular Jazz/Classical Suites, Has Died
January 4, 2021
The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.
How To Stay Human: Jon Batiste Talks With Lara Downes
December 26, 2020
The renowned musician and Late Show bandleader has sage advice on everything from finding your north star and owning your own orbit to honoring lineage.
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