What a summer for jazz, non stop incoming new music! It’s a good thing. Thanks to volunteer and future DJ Jamfrazi for helping the jazz department while your humble director is away. We will hit the ground running in September. Here is this week’s jazz charts. Charts/Top 10 1 RAVI COLTRANE Spirit Fiction Blue Note…
Loud Rock Charts: 7/17
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published July 16th, 2012Ever been immensely excited for an album but when it finally comes out, you’re disappointed by how it turned out? I know the feeling, trust me. This summer however I have not been disappointed by a single record, not even the new hyped-up Periphery album. This is seriously turning out to be one of the…
Weezer…in Hebrew!
By World Music Director | Published July 9th, 2012It is very common for contemporary World Music artists to remake popular American songs while still staying true to their culture. With YouTube, it’s been easier than ever to find up-and-coming artists sharing their cultural talents in a more mainstream medium. The Sharon Holzman band is an example; they have covered Weezer’s classic hit “Say…
Loud Rock Charts: July 10th
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published July 9th, 2012If any of you out there are fans of metal (which, if you’re reading this, is a safe assumption), you better check out Baroness’ new album, Yellow and Green. They’re currently streaming it over http://www.npr.org/2012/07/08/156292608/first-listen-baroness-yellow-and-green. Also, here’s a relevant opportunity to plug my interview with Baroness’ Peter Adams! Follow the link for some awesome insight on…
Interview with Baroness’ Peter Adams
By New Media Director | Published July 6th, 2012Sometimes I wonder how I’ve gotten so lucky to be able to interview some of the greatest musicians in the metal scene. Peter Adams of Baroness is no exception. They’re arguably the most successful group to have combined progressive elements with sludge metal. They also have a new album coming out on July 17th called…
Santa Cruz Summer Jazz
By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published July 3rd, 2012As summer continues to roll forward, and you may find yourself bored of going to the beachevery day, why not check out some live jazz in town at the historic Kuumbwa Jazz venue? Shows you shouldn’t miss in the coming weeks include: 7/5 7PM- Terence Brewer “Citizen Rhythm” CD Release 7/9 7/9PM- Arturo Sandoval 7/12…
Loud Rock Charts: July 3rd
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published July 3rd, 2012Anyone excited for the upcoming Olympics? I sure as hell am. I can’t wait to see if Michael Phelps can repeat his phenomenal performance in Beijing. What I’m most excited for, though, is to watch Usain Bolt compete. Call me unamerican, but I love watching that man run. ADDS 1 VINTERSORG Orkan Napalm 2 BONDED…
Weekly Jazz Charts
By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published July 2nd, 2012As your skin tans and/or burns in the lovely summer sun, don’t forget that there are some pretty burnin’ tracks coming into the station too! Jazz Charts/Top 10 1 NICK WATERHOUSE Time’s All Gone Innovative Leisure 2 SUNNIE PAXSON Bohemian Sun roxboro 3 DIANA KRALL Live In Paris Verve 4 DUKE ELLINGTON Here… Put This…
Exposure is Contagious
By Music Librarian | Published July 2nd, 2012Life at a college radio station reveals the following truth. Regardless of which genres you prefer, you will happen upon music that you never knew about, but now love. Case in point, QUINTRON!!! Some months ago, I came across his latest album, “Sucre Du Sauvage” and have been a fan ever since. Recorded at…
Change is in the Air!
By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published June 26th, 2012Hi Everyone, As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for the next generation of genre directors to take the reigns. My name is Nicholas (Nikki) Mokover, and I am currently interning with Jacqueline Culas for the Jazz and Blues Director position next year. I am very excited to join the KZSC Governing…