Jazz

The globally admired performer relishes her new role integrating the cultural center’s rich artistic vision.

Trombonist Pat Mullan talks about how the ensemble pays tribute to African-American jazz masters Mary Lou Williams and Melba Liston.

The ensemble of jazz all-stars brings its post-bop magic to California.

The Spanish pianist debuts his new album at Red Poppy Art House.

Bunnett’s all-female Afro-Cuban jazz group plays multiple gigs around the Bay Area this season.

The jazz singer demonstrates her skill at excavating hidden depths in her material, and she does it all with swing and panache.

Festival Director Bruce Labadie trusts his well-tuned instincts in booking the city-wide celebration.

He’s only 21, but the New York–based jazz pianist showed serious artistry in a set at the Black Cat.

The jazz pianist and composer curates Cal Performances’ Jazz Platform series.

A few not-so-famous names were sprinkled in among the established favorites.