Jazz

Exploring Memphis soul may turn off purists, but the jazz great channels this music with ease and power.

The award-winning classical Indian vocalist is an unlikely pop star.

The weeklong celebration of this uniquely American composer includes concerts, an audio installation, and a listening party.

The innovative ensemble unites voices, instruments, and inspired improvisation to expand musical horizons and work for social justice.

The former associate principal bassist focuses on jazz these days, but his classical roots still nourish his music.

Composer and scholar Carman Moore talks with SFCV about Scott Joplin and his overarching influence on all aspects of American music.

The latest work by Lisa Mezzacappa is being performed at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and imagines the frontiers of science in musical terms.

The bassist, composer, and educator talks about his projects, his work with kids, and using music to reflect a “positive and truthful” history.

Meet the local exponents of the Brazilian genre that captivated Heitor Villa-Lobos, among others.

The world is full of possibility for a musician who can play jazz, write symphonies, and give bang-up Harvard lectures.