Jazz

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

Yoshi Kato - October 15, 2018

In his recent Bay Area sets, the musician turned on a new audience with an aesthetic that mixes electronic dance loops and beats with traditional jazz grooves.

Lily O'Brien - October 12, 2018

The groundbreaking guitarist talks about his musical odyssey and upcoming gig at the Fox Oakland.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 12, 2018

A larger-than-life performance by the saxophone-drums duo takes listeners on a dramatic journey at CNMAT.

Andrew Gilbert - October 9, 2018

One of the region’s most vigorous creative forces continues to evolve and thrive through personnel changes.

Andrew Gilbert - October 2, 2018

The influential critic’s new tome offers a glimpse of the forces shaping the new jazz scene, from a New York perspective.

Andrew Gilbert - October 2, 2018

A world-class Brazilian choro fest is just one of our top picks this month.

Andrew Gilbert - September 25, 2018

The world’s longest running jazz festival features women led-ensembles, and succeeds.

Richard S. Ginell - September 24, 2018

Two masterful orchestras put the jazz back in “Jazz at the Bowl.”

Andrew Gilbert - September 18, 2018

Two quartets at SFJAZZ showcase Berkeley High’s jazz legacy.

Lily O'Brien - September 15, 2018

Trumpeter Sean Jones and a band of all-stars explore cross-cultural currents in this centennial presentation for S.F. Performances.