SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Feature 88 Reasons to Celebrate Keyboard Brilliance at Piedmont Piano Company Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2023 The store is hosting a stellar lineup on the ivories this spring, resurrecting some jazz history in the process. Review Melissa Aldana Keeps Things Fluid for The Soraya’s Jazz at Naz Festival Richard S. Ginell - February 13, 2023 The Chilean tenor saxophonist leads a pair of pleasantly experimental sets on a stage reconfigured for the occasion. Review Bruce Forman Conjures the Late San Francisco Jazz Scene Andrew Gilbert - February 13, 2023 The veteran guitarist takes a musical step back in time with his four-night run at Keys Jazz Bistro. Feature Bidding Farewell to Departed Musicians Rich Armstrong and Andrew Speight Andrew Gilbert - January 23, 2023 Memorial concerts this month celebrate the lives of two Bay Area jazzmen. Feature Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: History in the Making Andrew Gilbert - January 9, 2023 Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater heads up the latest configuration of this all-star band that looks to both jazz’s past and future. Feature The Essential Pat Metheny Andrew Gilbert - December 19, 2022 The guitar genius is still pushing himself and others after five decades in the limelight. Here’s an introduction to his voluminous discography. Feature The City of Angels Loses Two Guiding Jazz Spirits Andrew Gilbert - December 12, 2022 Neither Ernie Andrews nor Barbara Morrison ever signed with a major label, but they were legendary vocalists to those in the know. Review Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Meets Its Swinging Jazz Version at Disney Hall Richard S. Ginell - December 6, 2022 It’s a heavy lift, but the LA Phil does manage to swing. Music News Obituary: Saxophonist Andrew Speight Killed in Train Collision Jeff Kaliss - December 6, 2022 The great jazz player is remembered for his mentorship and collegiality, as well as masterful musicianship. Feature Angela Strehli Is Still Preserving Blues History Andrew Gilbert - November 28, 2022 The expert singer who helped build up the Austin music scene before relocating to the Bay Area returns with her first album in 17 years. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 … Next › Next page Last » Last page