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Gary G. Vercelli
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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.
A Jazz Piano Christmas: 2020
December 13, 2020
This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas features REDWOOD, Cory Henry and Kenny Barron. We're celebrating the holidays with swing from the East Coast jazz scene.
Release Of Unheard Alternate Takes From Dave Brubeck’s ‘Time Out’ Marks Composer’s Centennial Birthday
December 4, 2020 | Paul Conley
The groundbreaking 1959 album “Time Out” was the first jazz LP to sell a million copies. On Friday a new CD of never-before-heard alternate tracks is being released.
Ear To Ear: Jingle Bell Jazz
December 1, 2020 | Gary G. Vercelli
Gary Vercelli has been the keeper of CapRadio’s database of holiday jazz music for many years. He’s here to share some of his favorite new releases as well as some classics from years gone by.
Ear To Ear: Sweater Weather Swing
November 2, 2020 | Avery Jeffry
The weather is finally starting to get colder, so cozy up with some of Jazz Host Avery Jeffry’s favorite seasonal swing tunes.
Pacific Jazz Festival Goes Virtual
October 23, 2020 | Gary G. Vercelli
The University of the Pacific in Stockton presents its annual Pacific Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday Oct. 23-24, bringing concerts and masterclasses to a video screen near you.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating Thelonious Monk
October 6, 2020 | Andrew Mills
As we head into the birth month of the great Thelonious Monk, let’s take a look back on some of his many astounding contributions to the jazz repertoire.
Voter Soundtrack: Jazz & Soul Music To Inspire You This Election
October 5, 2020 | Gary G. Vercelli
The 2020 election is set to be consequential for our nation in many ways. No matter how you’re voting, here are some jazz songs to motivate you to use your voice as you cast your ballot this year.
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