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Gary G. Vercelli
Jazz Music Director
Speak No Evil Jazz blog
Capital Public Radio's discussion of an art form born in America and celebrated worldwide.
Ralph Peterson Jr., Drummer Who Re-Enlivened Hard Bop, Dead At 58
March 2, 2021
With Art Blakey as both mentor and north star, Peterson emerged in the '80s as one of that decade's most striking jazz artists.
Ear To Ear: A Decade Of Distinguished Music With CTI Records
March 2, 2021 | Gary G. Vercelli
Gary G. Vercelli highlights four notable recordings from Creed Taylors’ CTI Records, featuring Paul Desmond, Joe Farrell, Freddie Hubbard and Jim Hall.
Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79
February 11, 2021
The wide-ranging keyboardist, composer and bandleader died on Feb. 9 of cancer. One of the fathers of jazz fusion, his work spanned from acoustic jazz to his own interpretations of Mozart.
Ear To Ear: Celebrating ‘Pres’ Lester Young This Presidents’ Day
February 2, 2021 | Avery Jeffry
With Presidents’ Day around the corner, CapRadio’s Avery Jeffry is celebrating a different “Pres” this month: Legendary saxophonist Lester Young.
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.
