Andrew Gilbert

Irene Young was instrumental in documenting an artistic moment, but her work shouldn’t be restricted to a single time or place.

Trío Guadalevín takes the mainstage at this year’s Berkeley Festival and Exhibition, sharing some of the diverse traditions of Latin America.

The 89-year-old tenor player still sings and swings with the best of them.

Santa Cruz violinist Kaethe Hostetter tours the state this month with Qwanqwa, an all-star group featuring players from Addis Ababa.

Complex, wide-ranging, and shot through with visual imagery, the guitarist’s new compositions could easily make for a film score.

The saxophonist and flutist, who returns to the Bay Area this month, has gained a cult following for his unique artistic intuition.

The trumpeter’s new group combines a jazz quartet with a string trio and doesn’t sacrifice the particularities of either ensemble.

Video game music has a sizable fan base, and the academy has taken notice.

With a heroic sound and broad interests, the Oakland native is more than ready for the spotlight at SFJAZZ.

With what could have been a straightforward tribute concert, Younger and guests craft something original and transcendent.