This spring, McBride plays SFJAZZ with a host of collaborators, from the young cats in his band Ursa Major to living legends like Kenny Barron.
The Bay Area company is staying true to its spirit of collaboration by commissioning new works for its anniversary.
In her new piece, which features oceanic field recordings, Smith is writing for old friends and trusted colleagues.
Pianists Thembi Dunjana and Bokani Dyer, along with pop sensation Thandiswa Mazwai, are set to land in the Bay Area soon.
The company is taking this tricky 19th-century work and empowering its lead, offering a fresh twist on a classic.
Musicians of all stripes are coming together to honor the late drummer who spearheaded countless cross-cultural collaborations.
Executives at the LA Phil, LA Opera, and more talk about their work going forward following the devastation left by last month’s blazes.
After a century of silence, Opera Lafayette and OperaCréole premiere the greatest American opera never heard.
The composer-performer has selected a wide variety of music this year that enriches our idea of what a chamber concert can be.
Aftab tours California this month, going deeper into the songs and sounds on her latest album, Night Reign.
