SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review Forgotten Folk Tunes of Ukraine and Belarus, Revived by Veretski Pass 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. Review Terence Blanchard Brings His Two Operas Fully Into the Jazz World 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. Feature The Return of Drum Maestro Michael Carvin 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. Preview Tigran Hamasyan Brings an Old Armenian Folk Tale to Life 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. Feature Bassist Christian McBride Brings His Best to the Bay Area 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. Review Harpist Brandee Younger Grooves With New Century Chamber Orchestra Andrew Gilbert - March 10, 2025 Over four nights at SFJAZZ, Younger and her quintet debut sublime original pieces in new arrangements featuring NCCO. Feature South African Jazz Is a Cultural Exchange That Goes Back Centuries 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. Feature Celebrating the Bay Area Legacy of Legendary Tabla Player Zakir Hussain Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2025 Musicians of all stripes are coming together to honor the late drummer who spearheaded countless cross-cultural collaborations. Review Samara Joy Brings Bravura Chamber Jazz to Berkeley Andrew Gilbert - February 8, 2025 The vocalist is a once-in-a-generation talent, as she again shows in a concert at Cal Performances. Review John Santos, Forever a Champion of Latin Jazz in the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - February 3, 2025 The Oakland percussionist’s album-release concert at the Freight & Salvage unites the community in music. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page