Grammy-nominated collective säje takes vocal jazz in new directionsCapRadio’s Paul Conley spoke with Sara Gazarek, member of the vocal quartet säje. The group is performing in Sacramento on Oct. 17. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
For Keyboard Ace Mike LeDonne it’s all about doing goodJanuary 10, 2023 | Gary G. VercelliMike LeDonne is one of the most respected jazz pianists in New York City. LeDonne has worked with jazz giants including Milt Jackson and Benny Golson. He has also volunteered hundreds of hours as an advocate for the disabled community.
Pianist Emmet Cohen Shoots For The MoonNovember 17, 2022 | Avery JeffryHarlem 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 inspiredNovember 10, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliSince 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 81September 24, 2022Sanders, 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 51August 26, 2022DeFrancesco 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 RecordingAugust 5, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliJoe Gilman will perform two shows at Twin Lotus Thai restaurant on Sunday, August 7.
Pianist Lynne Arriale strikes a chord with everyday AmericansJuly 28, 2022 | Avery JeffryLynne 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 CombinationJuly 8, 2022 | Gary G. VercelliSince 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.
