The saxophonist and longtime SFSU faculty member has carved an idiosyncratic path and brought up a new generation of players his own way.
Vocalist Luciana Souza and arranger Vince Mendoza open the annual festival with their deep-dive Storytellers project.
The storied ensemble-in-residence that’s always inviting new players into the fold debuts this week in its latest configuration.
One of the surest signs that the community is finding its footing again is the opening of a new club, Simon Rowe’s Keys Jazz Bistro.