Jazz great Bria Skonberg embraces the music she loves on her newest albumA regular performer in Sacramento, trumpet player Bria Skonberg celebrates New Orleans with her new album, “What It Means.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
NPR Tiny Desk Winner Philharmonik to play at historic jazz clubSeptember 30, 2024 | Avery JeffrySacramento’s own Christian Gates makes his debut at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City.
Local saxophonist pays tribute to a John Coltrane masterpieceJune 11, 2024 | Avery JeffryAs a part of his new concert series at The Sofia, Jacam Manricks will explore the inner workings of John Coltrane’s 1965 landmark album, “A Love Supreme.”
Todd Cochran: Returning to his rootsMay 13, 2024 | Gary G. VercelliTodd Cochran’s performance at SFJAZZ on Saturday, May 18, will be a homecoming for the talented Los Angeles-based pianist and composer. His years of classical music study and collaborations with jazz giants give his performances a unique perspective.
The Sofia launches jazz series — with shows booked through DecemberMay 7, 2024A new jazz series at The Sofia will provide audiences with historical context and musical insights intended to help them connect with the music on a deeper level, Manricks says.
With Band of Brothers, celebrated rock bassist Tony Levin returns to his jazz rootsJanuary 11, 2024 | Paul ConleyWhen he’s not performing in arenas around the world with Peter Gabriel or King Crimson, progressive rock bassist Tony Levin is often on tour with his brother Pete, playing a different kind of music in much smaller venues.
Grammy-nominated collective säje takes vocal jazz in new directionsOctober 17, 2023 | Paul ConleyCapRadio’s Paul Conley spoke with Sara Gazarek, member of the vocal quartet säje. The group is performing in Sacramento on Oct. 17.
Sunday Sessions at The Torch Club celebrates Sacramento’s artist communityOctober 13, 2023 | Chris CampbellThe open mic-style series, created by Jacob Swedlow of the band LabRats, has helped create a space for Sacramento artists and musicians to find community and launch new ideas.
Sacramento high school students selected to represent young women in jazz at Monterey Jazz FestivalSeptember 22, 2023 | Avery JeffryPianist Salomé Ospina and clarinetist Paloma Cobbs-Silva both attend Rio Americano High School and met at the Teagarden Jazz Camp in Pollock Pines.
Nanny Assis seizes the moment in collaborative new releaseAugust 10, 2023 | Gary G. VercelliBrazilian jazz savant Nanny Assis recently released a new album called “Rovanio.” On it, he collaborates with twenty guest artists showcasing a variety of musical styles.
Macy Gray reflects on 24 years of making music, new projectsJuly 21, 2023 | Chris CampbellAhead of a performance July 21 at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Gray spoke with CapRadio about her life, career and the future
