The full roster of excellence, as chosen by our readers. Find out who has bragging rights this year.
We root out the best of an enormous fest that played out over three days on a dozen stages.
The legendary player brought a top-notch quartet to the Healdsburg venue, a preview of sorts for the Bay Area jazz season.
Bassist Giulio Cetto was a vital presence on the Bay Area jazz scene before an accident struck, but he rallied with the help of the community.
The Berkeley native, joined by singer Sami Stevens, shares a remarkable set in this small venue.
Big premieres and interesting collaborations highlight a remarkably varied season.
