SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Feature The Photographer Who Captured the Women’s Music Scene in the Bay Area and Beyond Andrew Gilbert - June 11, 2024 Irene Young was instrumental in documenting an artistic moment, but her work shouldn’t be restricted to a single time or place. Feature An Oscar Peterson Suite Is Brought to Life Jeff Kaliss - June 4, 2024 Arranger and bandleader John Clayton has completed the score for The Africa Suite using unfinished recordings from Peterson’s “vault.” Review Saxophonist Houston Person Unlocks the Soul at Keys Jazz Bistro Andrew Gilbert - May 13, 2024 The 89-year-old tenor player still sings and swings with the best of them. Feature The Story of Ethiopian Music Continues in California Andrew Gilbert - May 13, 2024 Santa Cruz violinist Kaethe Hostetter tours the state this month with Qwanqwa, an all-star group featuring players from Addis Ababa. Feature The Arts Festival That’s a Natural Fit With San Francisco (and California) Yoshi Kato - April 30, 2024 The SF International Arts Festival may not have big-name headliners, but it has audacious and eclectic artists aplenty. Review Bill Frisell and Friends Play the Music of Dreams Andrew Gilbert - April 23, 2024 Complex, wide-ranging, and shot through with visual imagery, the guitarist’s new compositions could easily make for a film score. Feature The Musical Vision of Mark Lewis Andrew Gilbert - April 22, 2024 The saxophonist and flutist, who returns to the Bay Area this month, has gained a cult following for his unique artistic intuition. Artist Spotlight The Composer of Birdman Spreads His Wings Victoria Looseleaf - April 15, 2024 Between many projects, drummer Antonio Sánchez tours his famous solo film score on its 10th anniversary. Review Ian Carey’s Wood Metal Plastic Septet Gets Strange at Oaktown Andrew Gilbert - April 9, 2024 The trumpeter’s new group combines a jazz quartet with a string trio and doesn’t sacrifice the particularities of either ensemble. Review Victor Wooten’s Fascinating Electric Bass Concerto at the LA Phil Richard S. Ginell - March 19, 2024 The jazz-funk bassist has created a striking and entertaining work. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page