Jazz

This weekend’s NAPA/NOLA festival highlights the unique musical connections between the Bay Area and the Crescent City.

We root out the best of an enormous fest that played out over three days on a dozen stages.

How a great American composer discovered the value of his African roots.

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.

The vocalist has much to share about jazz, the human condition, politics, and the creative life. Here, she drops just a bit of her accumulated wisdom.

The pandemic accelerated a trend that had been brewing for some time: Many major players are now based on the West Coast.

An all-star roster of artists with new releases on the adventurous label takes the stage at the Freight & Salvage on June 2.

The superlative singer plows a rich furrow with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Malachi Whitson.