SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review Keys Jazz Bistro Already Feels Like Home Andrew Gilbert - November 21, 2022 Vocalist Kenny Washington settles into a four-night run at the Bay Area’s newest jazz venue. Artist Spotlight Chasing Transcendence With Pianist Tigran Hamasyan Jonathan Leal - November 15, 2022 SFCV chats with the genre-crossing player whose sound lies somewhere between classical, jazz, rock, and Armenian folk music. Review Myra Melford Explores Music’s Essential Elements Through Fire and Water Andrew Gilbert - November 8, 2022 The Berkeley jazz pianist introduces her new quintet in a beguiling evening at SFJAZZ. Feature Andrew Speight: Looking to Jazz’s Past While Preserving Its Future Jeff Kaliss - November 1, 2022 The saxophonist and longtime SFSU faculty member has carved an idiosyncratic path and brought up a new generation of players his own way. Review Angel City Jazz Gets in the Brazilian Groove Josef Woodard - October 24, 2022 Vocalist Luciana Souza and arranger Vince Mendoza open the annual festival with their deep-dive Storytellers project. Feature Reinventing the SFJAZZ Collective Andrew Gilbert - October 24, 2022 The storied ensemble-in-residence that’s always inviting new players into the fold debuts this week in its latest configuration. Feature After a Difficult Summer, Jazz in the Bay Area Is Set to Rebound Andrew Gilbert - October 16, 2022 One of the surest signs that the community is finding its footing again is the opening of a new club, Simon Rowe’s Keys Jazz Bistro. Feature Freeing the Spirit at the Monterey Jazz Festival Andrew Gilbert - September 27, 2022 The lineup for the 65th edition of jazz’s premier weekend is liberating and represents many interesting directions. Review “Blues, Baroque, & Bars” Dives Into Black Musical Evolution and Resilience Jeff Kaliss - September 13, 2022 The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol shares her ambitious concert project, making great use of a Hewlett Foundation grant. Review Wynton Marsalis’s All Rise Takes on New Meaning at the Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - September 12, 2022 The massive work for orchestra, big band, and chorus was first heard on the West Coast 21 years ago, two days after 9/11. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 … Next › Next page Last » Last page