Jazz

The unpredictable composer and arranger appears on the West Coast with her curiously mixed ensemble, m_unit.

The seasoned tenor player makes his Bay Area debut as a bandleader in one high-energy set after another.

The maverick saxophonist and composer busts open the recital format and makes it exciting with his multidirectional improvisations.

You still hear the influence of the Great American Songbook, but younger vocalists are taking inspiration and material from other genres, too.

The eclectic, vibrant, and joyous festival was a testament to outgoing Artistic Director Tim Jackson’s 33 years of leadership.

Mostly known for being quoted in Warner Bros. cartoons, Raymond Scott’s entertaining compositions have now been recorded by QSF and a big band.

Extravagantly talented pianists, from acknowledged masters to heralded new talent, are blooming everywhere in the Bay Area this month.

The avant-garde icon will team up with favorite collaborators for a series of concerts at the Great American Music Hall.

The master Brazilian composer waited decades for his moment, finally playing live in Berkeley 51 years after his debut album.

You’d never know the full extent of the music that’s been recorded in the San Francisco studio, but a new documentary examines it all.