Jazz

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

Lou Fancher - September 19, 2020

The famous percussionist teams up with the Museum of the African Diaspora to present a history of Latin musical genres.

Peter Feher - August 25, 2020

Congratulations to the winners of SFCV’s readers’ poll.

Andrew Gilbert - August 18, 2020

Intriguing new books explore the history of jazz in films and television, as both soundscape and subject matter.

Lou Fancher - August 17, 2020

Writer, critic, and now singer/songwriter Simmons conquers a pandemic and personal injury to release her second album.

Andrew Gilbert - August 10, 2020

The intrepid jazz composer breaks new musical ground while exploring unsettling themes of contemporary life.

Andrew Gilbert - August 10, 2020

Bassist/composer Lisa Mezzacappa takes the leap into opera in an original way.

Andrew Gilbert - July 20, 2020

The celebrated Iranian singer and Kronos collaborator crosses new boundaries with a CD of traditional and contemporary Persian poetry recorded with a Norwegian jazz trio.

Andrew Gilbert - July 7, 2020

Our jazz critic shares his choice of recent local releases that provide musical balm for troubled times.

Jeff Kaliss - June 30, 2020

A musical lineage that decisively influenced 20th-century music looks to continue in its own key.

Lou Fancher - June 30, 2020

The award-winning trumpeter, composer, and designer shares his vision for the future of music, culture, and social justice in America.