Jeff Kaliss

Four composers’ treatments of Dickinson poems are featured on a recent CD.

The largest jazz festival in the world brings in artists of all stripes.

Jazz chanteuse Kay Kostopoulos joins local all-stars for a swinging romp at the historic peninsula venue.

The lauded standup comic and actor has a new album of jazz takes on David Bowie songs.

Composer Anthony Brown joins forces with writer Angela Davis for a rousing call to action.

The trio bends but doesn’t break jazz tradition, carrying on the legacy of Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy, and Coltrane.

The violinist has been in the public spotlight for many years but retains his youthful enthusiasm.

The jazz vocalist doesn't stray too far into unexpected territory at her Sound Room gig, and that's just fine.

The jazz pianist/vocalist and her top-notch trio showcases all that's best about jazz in an intimate set at the Black Cat.

The conductor brings Apollo's Fire to Cal Performances and talks about her career and the ensemble she founded.