Jazz

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

Lily O'Brien - September 14, 2018

The didgeridoo virtuoso blazes new musical paths with diverse collaborators from around the globe.

Andrew Gilbert - September 11, 2018

The exuberant ensemble revels in risk with their freewheeling 17-way musical conversation.

Lou Fancher - September 11, 2018

The bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert talks upcoming projects and his sources of inspiration.

Andrew Gilbert - September 10, 2018

The forward-thinking fest puts another crack in jazz’s glass ceiling.

Andrew Gilbert - September 4, 2018

The Lesher Center premieres a new song cycle from the Australian jazz pianist and vocalist.

Andrew Gilbert - September 4, 2018

Our top picks for upcoming local gigs featuring jazz and other great music from around the globe.

Andrew Gilbert - August 28, 2018

The scion of an esteemed jazz dynasty brings a new quintet to Walnut Creek.

Andrew Gilbert - August 28, 2018

The endlessly creative composer and saxophonist celebrates a milestone with seven shows at The Chapel.

Paul Kotapish - August 27, 2018

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

Andrew Gilbert - August 21, 2018

The polymath percussionist and his pancultural octet offer a master class on intuitive music-making.