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Excellence In Jazz Playlist, April 20, 2023

Duke Ellington, Diana Krall, Eric Reed, Camille Bertault and Miles Davis!

CapRadio celebrates women in music

For Keyboard Ace Mike LeDonne it’s all about doing good

Acid Jazz

Blue Note Jazz Festival returns to Napa with Robert Glasper as the artist-in-residence

June 2, 2023 | Chris Campbell

The three-day festival will return with Grammy Award-winning producer Robert Glasper as the artist-in-residence. Performers include Mary J. Blige, Chance the Rapper, Big Freedia and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Women in Music: Casey Lipka

March 31, 2023 | Jennifer Reason | Avery Jeffry

CapRadio Classical and Jazz is celebrating Women in Music all month long. Jennifer Reason spoke with vocalist, bassist and composer Casey Lipka about showing up for yourself and others, and how she expresses that through her music.

Women in Music: Alicia Huff

March 24, 2023 | Jennifer Reason | Avery Jeffry

CapRadio Classical and Jazz is celebrating Women in Music all month long including four spotlights on local musicians. Jennifer Reason spoke with singer Alicia Huff about starting her own band and inspiring others to as well.

Pianist Emmet Cohen Shoots For The Moon

November 17, 2022 | Avery Jeffry

Harlem has always been one the cornerstones of jazz and popular American music. The traditions that began there in the 1920’s have remained and been amplified by young musicians like pianist Emmet Cohen.

Guitarist Pasquale Grasso is feeling inspired

November 10, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli

Since he arrived in New York City 10 years ago, Italian guitarist Pasquale Grasso has made a significant impact on the jazz scene. His incredible technique and his respect for the music’s tradition make Pasquale a unique force in interpreting bebop.

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

September 24, 2022

Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet whose expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.

Joey DeFrancesco, driving force on the Hammond organ, dies at 51

August 26, 2022

DeFrancesco played in Miles Davis's band as a teenager, brought the sound of the Hammond B-3 organ roaring back to the jazz mainstream in the 1990s and remained the instrument's most visible champion.

Joe Gilman: A Sacramento Jazz Master Explores A Classic Live Recording

August 5, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli

Joe Gilman will perform two shows at Twin Lotus Thai restaurant on Sunday, August 7.

Pianist Lynne Arriale strikes a chord with everyday Americans

July 28, 2022 | Avery Jeffry

Lynne Arriale has been described as a “poet-laureate of the piano”. Her newest album, The Lights Are Always On, is a poignant yet inspiring expression of events that have touched so many of our lives over the past two years.

The Hammond Organ and Jazz: A Soulful Combination

July 8, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli

Since the 1960s, the Hammond organ has been essential in some of the most popular and soulful jazz recordings. Let’s examine the history and appeal of this iconic instrument.

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Speak No Evil Jazz blog

Excellence In Jazz Playlist, April 20, 2023

CapRadio celebrates women in music

For Keyboard Ace Mike LeDonne it’s all about doing good

Acid Jazz, April 15, 2023

Blue Note Jazz Festival returns to Napa with Robert Glasper as the artist-in-residence

Women in Music: Casey Lipka

Women in Music: Alicia Huff

Pianist Emmet Cohen Shoots For The Moon

Guitarist Pasquale Grasso is feeling inspired

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

Joey DeFrancesco, driving force on the Hammond organ, dies at 51

Joe Gilman: A Sacramento Jazz Master Explores A Classic Live Recording

Pianist Lynne Arriale strikes a chord with everyday Americans

The Hammond Organ and Jazz: A Soulful Combination

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