Jazz

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

Lou Fancher - January 23, 2024

Ahead of her Cal Performances date, the celebrated jazz vocalist chats about her latest album, inspired by a woman cursed to be a serpent.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2024

In a rare solo set at SFJAZZ, Lage strips his signature style down to the essentials.

Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2024

Oh is one of several women bandleaders touring California this month. She brings the music and players from her 2023 album The Glass Hours.

SFCV Editors - December 19, 2023

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.

Andrew Gilbert - December 18, 2023

The gifted Bay Area vocalist teams up with a trio at Keys Jazz Bistro for some sweetly reinvented Christmas classics.

Richard S. Ginell - December 18, 2023

The legendary vocal quartet says farewell in a swinging retrospective set at Disney Hall, billed as the group’s final concert.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 11, 2023

Ahead of New Year’s Eve concerts at Disney Hall, the chanteuse talks about her history with the band and what the future has in store.

Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2023

The veteran player continues to tap into the unique variety that the Bay Area jazz scene has to offer.

Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2023

The sought-after producer, composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist performs as a special guest at Keys Jazz Bistro this week.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 14, 2023

The composer/pianist’s third commission for the Los Angeles Master Chorale isn’t the only project he’s been working on.