Capital Public Radio Introduces JazzStream 24-Hour Online Jazz Music Capital Public Radio today introduced JazzStream. This new resource explores the vibrant artistry of jazz online, 24 hours a day at www.capradio.org/jazzstream. In addition to the new JazzStream, Jazz fans can find expanded online radio options in the “On Demand” section at Capital Public Radio’s website, capradio.org. Signature programs like Acid Jazz, Classic Jazz and Swing or Mick Martin’s Blues Party are frequently updated. Listeners tuning to Capital Public Radio’s news/jazz stations enjoy public radio’s non-commercial format, and that extends to online and on-demand content. “At a time when commercial radio stati

A Sacramento smooth jazz radio station is recasting itself as a rock station, but don’t expect the jazz-heads at Capital Public Radio to shed any tears. Gary Vercelli, CPR’s jazz music director, said the format switch at KSSJ 94.7 FM could be a boon for CPR’s three jazz shows. CPR, at 90.9 FM, wants to pick up KSSJ’s listeners.
 “We’re just hoping that people will find us” on the radio dial, Vercelli said. CPR and KSSJ shared the same pool of jazz listeners, he added. Vercelli said he was surprised to learn that KSSJ was overhauling its format. John Nelson, who is listed as a media contact for 94.7, was not immediately available Thursday afternoon and did not return two phone messages