San Francisco

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - October 16, 2018

Julie Adams is terrific as Mimi, and a relaxed, modern setting sets the stage for great singing and playing throughout.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018

The visionary jazz artist continues to find new expression through his compositions and personal performances.

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.

Janice Berman - October 13, 2018

Two distinguished groups forge a testament to the artistic possibilities of collaboration.

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.

Tysen Dauer - October 9, 2018

The music shines through in this bare-bones production of a lesser-known Glass opera.

Jim Farber - October 8, 2018

Glass’s second-most-improbable opera will be seen in the famous staging that cemented the show in the international repertory.

Janice Berman - October 8, 2018

A mysterious love triangle ignites the stunning dance duo’s latest, a collaboration with musical polymath Nitin Sawhney.