Features

Mark MacNamara - March 27, 2018

The original conductorless orchestra is a model organization in many ways. So why is it so hard to implement the "Orpheus Process"?

Andrew Gilbert - March 12, 2018

Berkeley pianist Laura Klein assembles a crackerjack ensemble to celebrate Marian McPartland's composition legacy.

Andrew Gilbert - March 6, 2018

The commanding pianist is paring things down at Yoshi’s, with a trio that includes Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita and Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles.

Lily O'Brien - March 3, 2018

Known for her cross-cultural musical dialogs, the pipa master delves deeper into Chinese traditions with the Huayin Shadow Puppet Band.

Jeff Kaliss - March 2, 2018

There are lots of surprises in Oakland's arts scene, not least of them, this black-owned jazz club, merging old and new.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2018

Composer Andrew Norman, conductor Teddy Abrams, and director Yuval Sharon are planning A Trip to the Moon.

Andrew Gilbert - February 24, 2018

Launching its accredited degree program and finishing an ambitious expansion plan, the CJC is entering a new era.

Danny Carnahan - February 6, 2018

The legendary producer who helped the Beatles craft their groundbreaking sounds has a musical legacy all his own.

Lily O'Brien - February 1, 2018

Saxophone quartets used to be rare and marginalized, but the instrument is claiming more of a place in the concert world now.

Allan Kozinn - January 29, 2018

New albums show contemporary musicians and groups can do rock and folk and classical well.