Features

Andrew Gilbert - May 25, 2020

The prolific jazz composer/clarinetist finds inspiration in seclusion for his Plague Diary.

Yoshi Kato - May 19, 2020

Jazz artists follow the lead of the classical world in finding new sources of patronage.

Jim Farber - May 15, 2020

Orchestras, opera companies, and their support services figure out paths forward amid too much uncertainty.

Michael Zwiebach - May 12, 2020

Fantastic performances from a week spent strolling the internet.

Paul Kotapish - May 12, 2020

Porch concerts provide live music for locals all over the “Island City” on Friday evenings.

Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2020

The lockdown hasn’t put a hold on making fresh music and sharing it with the world for these five creative pairs.

Cristina Schreil - April 28, 2020

Touring is essential for many musicians and groups. Here’s how some of them are mitigating the environmental impact.

Andrew Gilbert - April 23, 2020

A veteran of Oakland’s black music scene tackles pandemic issues in a remarkable new album created in quarantine.

Annelies Zijderveld - April 18, 2020

Administrators from the Vallejo Symphony, Voices of Music, and Fremont Symphony talk about quick decisions and hard calls in a time of crisis.

Emily Wilson - April 17, 2020

Robert, Victoria, Jonah, and Nadia Sirota talk about the family’s life in music.