Sacramento high school students selected to represent young women in jazz at Monterey Jazz FestivalPianist Salomé Ospina and clarinetist Paloma Cobbs-Silva both attend Rio Americano High School and met at the Teagarden Jazz Camp in Pollock Pines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96July 21, 2023The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
Sacramento native Dawn Silva chronicles funk career in new memoirJune 28, 2023 | Chris CampbellFunk vocalist Dawn Silva joined CapRadio’s Chris Campbell to talk about her newly-released autobiography and career in the funk music industry.
Songwriter, record producer Robert Glasper looks to the future of musicJune 26, 2023 | Chris CampbellRobert Glasper will perform at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa this July, but once that’s over, he has more plans cooking on the backburner.
‘Unfollow Me’ tour marks quarter century of music making by soul songstress Erykah BaduJune 20, 2023 | Chris CampbellErykah Badu is performing at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. CapRadio’s Chris Campbell spoke to her about her 25-year career, leading up to her latest tour.
Bay Area chanteuse Tracy Cruz makes music that tugs at the heartstrings — get to know her in 5 songsJune 14, 2023 | Chris CampbellFor neo-soul singer Tracy Cruz, fusing American pop, soul, R&B and Tagalog ballads is a way to break the mold while also singing true to her experiences.
Tina Turner’s legacy goes beyond music — Get to know her in 5 songsJune 7, 2023 | Chris CampbellQueen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner died last month at the age of 83 in her Swiss home. CapRadio’s Chris Campbell chose five standout songs by the singer in remembrance of her life and illustrious career.
Astrud Gilberto, 'The Girl from Ipanema' singer, dies at 83June 6, 2023One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
Blue Note Jazz Festival returns to Napa with Robert Glasper as the artist-in-residenceJune 2, 2023 | Chris CampbellThe 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 LipkaMarch 31, 2023 | Jennifer Reason | Avery JeffryCapRadio 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 HuffMarch 24, 2023 | Jennifer Reason | Avery JeffryCapRadio 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.