Jazz

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music.

Andrew Gilbert - April 14, 2025

The Berkeley klezmer trio, joined by clarinetist Joel Rubin, brings to light music from the decades before World War II.

Richard S. Ginell - April 8, 2025

Kicking off The Soraya’s LA Seen festival, Blanchard plays excerpts from Champion and Fire Shut Up in My Bones.

Andrew Gilbert - April 1, 2025

Carvin’s six-decade career, teaching, recording, and gigging everywhere from Los Angeles to New York, is finally bringing him back to the Bay Area.

Lily O'Brien - March 18, 2025

The Bird of a Thousand Voices is touring the West Coast in a concert version, but a larger staged production waits in the wings.

Andrew Gilbert - March 17, 2025

This spring, McBride plays SFJAZZ with a host of collaborators, from the young cats in his band Ursa Major to living legends like Kenny Barron.

Andrew Gilbert - March 10, 2025

Over four nights at SFJAZZ, Younger and her quintet debut sublime original pieces in new arrangements featuring NCCO.

Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2025

Pianists Thembi Dunjana and Bokani Dyer, along with pop sensation Thandiswa Mazwai, are set to land in the Bay Area soon.

Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2025

Musicians of all stripes are coming together to honor the late drummer who spearheaded countless cross-cultural collaborations.

Andrew Gilbert - February 8, 2025

The vocalist is a once-in-a-generation talent, as she again shows in a concert at Cal Performances.

Andrew Gilbert - February 3, 2025

The Oakland percussionist’s album-release concert at the Freight & Salvage unites the community in music.