Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages.
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol brings the legendary sax player, composer, and educator to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland.
The pianist who broke barriers on national and international stages also had a close connection to the San Francisco Bay Area.
The bass-baritone, who will appear in Verdi’s Requiem this month, has skyrocketed to success but stays humble nevertheless.
With Julia Bullock as soloist, the concert scored points with songs by Margaret Bonds and an ambitious work by Reena Esmail.
A jazz festival should honor the tradition and its contemporary practitioners by headlining them.
As directed by Rhiannon Giddens, the festival explores improvisation and cross-cultural connections at the expense of European modernism.
Choreographer Joanna Haigood and Zaccho Dance Theatre are planning for a performance that gets everyone involved.
It’s the latest accolade for an opera that continues to wow audiences and critics alike.
Christopher Mallett’s recording of the works of Justin Holland is a groundbreaking contribution to American guitar history and repertory.
