Jeff Kaliss

Jeff Kaliss has featured and reviewed classical, jazz, rock, and world musics and other entertainment for the San Francisco Chronicle and a host of other regional, national, international, and web-based publications. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University, is a published poet, and is the author of I Want to Take You Higher: The Life and Times of Sly & the Family Stone (Backbeat Books) and numerous textbook and encyclopedia entries, album liner notes, and festival program notes.

Articles By This Author

Jeff Kaliss - November 17, 2018

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

Jeff Kaliss - October 29, 2018

The early music pioneer talks about his latest project, which melds musical strands from countries formerly engaged in the slave trade.

Jeff Kaliss - October 29, 2018

Soprano Ann Moss fronts an all-star lineup to honor the legendary singer-songwriter.

Jeff Kaliss - September 25, 2018

The composer’s latest recording sets new and classic poetry to original tunes.

Jeff Kaliss - September 24, 2018

The great tabla drummer connects musical traditions in his Cal Performances concert.

Jeff Kaliss - September 18, 2018

InterMusic SF’s yearly music sampler has 39 diverse musical groups performing on four stages over eight hours.

Jeff Kaliss - September 3, 2018

A two-day festival celebrates the iconic Bay Area dancer’s artistry.

Jeff Kaliss - August 28, 2018

The Napa Valley Chamber Music Festival offers a tasteful program.

Jeff Kaliss - August 7, 2018

A chat with Escher String Quartet cellist Brook Speltz shows why musicians love this festival.

Jeff Kaliss - July 30, 2018

Fela Kuti’s son extends his father’s legacy, while creating his own.