Gary G. Vercelli
Jazz Music Director
May 26, 2022 | Andrew Mills
Synonymous with cool and a signature muted trumpet sound, Miles Davis is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time — but, he was so much more than that. On the 96th anniversary of his birth, we’ll explore his genre-defying musical legacy.
May 12, 2022 | Avery Jeffry
The celebrated singer hearkens back to the roots of an American art form and gives them new life in her newest album, "Send For Me."
May 11, 2022
California musician Skylar Tang, 16, is the winner of a Jazz at Lincoln Center contest.
May 4, 2022
The roster of musicians Carter has worked with ranges from Ornette Coleman to Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack and A Tribe Called Quest.
March 30, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli
Spencer Day's new album celebrates the alliance of musical theater and jazz. CapRadio's Gary Vercelli spoke with him about the new album, his recent collaborators and how he came to love jazz.
March 25, 2022 | Avery Jeffry
Matthew Whitaker talks about spontaneity and expressing his roots through his latest album, “Connections.” He’s currently on his spring tour, which makes a stop in Davis on Friday, March 25 to perform at the Mondavi Center.
March 17, 2022 | Avery Jeffry
Jazz pianist Jessica Williams passed away March 12 at the age of 73, leaving behind a lasting impact on Sacramento and its jazz legacy.
February 1, 2022 | Avery Jeffry
Dave 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.
December 22, 2021 | Gary G. Vercelli | Andrew Mills | Avery Jeffry
CapRadio’s jazz hosts share their top picks for jazz music that came out in 2021.
December 16, 2021 | Andrew Mills
Forty 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.
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