Jazz

Andrew Gilbert - March 5, 2019

The adventurous bassist and her ensemble explore new worlds of music inspired by Italo Calvino.

Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2019

The bassist and his band Think Free get to a deep conversational level at Freight & Salvage.

Brin Solomon - February 21, 2019

Wet Ink continues its exploration of Braxton’s unique, open forms at Areté in New York.

Andrew Gilbert - February 15, 2019

The influential jazz pianist inspires with his adventurous, playful spirit at the California Jazz Conservatory.

Andrew Gilbert - February 12, 2019

The singer and versatile multi-instrumentalist leads her crackerjack band through timeless selections from her pan-Caribbean songbook.

Andrew Gilbert - February 5, 2019

The SFJAZZ tribute to Chucho Valdés is at its best when the Cuban composer and pianist takes center stage.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2019

The peerless vocalist made her run at SFJAZZ a veritable love fest.

Brin Solomon - January 18, 2019

Soprano Julia Bullock’s revelatory one-woman show blazes with insight and emotion, and the soprano’s own power.

Richard S. Ginell - January 17, 2019

Despite the title, “The Edge of Jazz” plays more to the concert hall than to the swinging bandstand.

Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2019

Fireworks fly when the Japanese-born pianist and her supple band explore the intersection of jazz and classical music.