SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review Saxophonist Bobby Watson Lights Up The 222 Andrew Gilbert - August 1, 2022 The legendary player brought a top-notch quartet to the Healdsburg venue, a preview of sorts for the Bay Area jazz season. Feature This Musician Went From Career-Ending Injury to Playing Again Andrew Gilbert - July 25, 2022 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. Review Saxophonist Kazemde George Packs Bird & Beckett Bookstore Andrew Gilbert - July 18, 2022 The Berkeley native, joined by singer Sami Stevens, shares a remarkable set in this small venue. Artist Spotlight Kim Nalley: Live, Learn, Sing Lou Fancher - July 15, 2022 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. Feature Where Have All the Jazz Musicians Gone? Los Angeles. Andrew Gilbert - June 20, 2022 The pandemic accelerated a trend that had been brewing for some time: Many major players are now based on the West Coast. Feature Building a Big Musical House with Little Village Music Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022 An all-star roster of artists with new releases on the adventurous label takes the stage at the Freight & Salvage on June 2. Review Gretchen Parlato Plants Her Garden at Black Cat Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022 The superlative singer plows a rich furrow with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Malachi Whitson. Review A Coltrane Family Reunion at the SFJAZZ Center Andrew Gilbert - May 2, 2022 Ravi Coltrane and his crack band bring the audience to its feet with sparkling renditions of music composed by his legendary parents. Review Roscoe Mitchell Transports Listeners With Fresh Ideas Jonathan Curiel - April 25, 2022 The octogenarian jazz pioneer reprises his powerful Distant Radio Transmission at Mills. Feature Patrick Wolff Keeps New York Jazz Talent Flowing to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - April 17, 2022 One of the latest big players to move out West, drummer Gerald Cleaver, has Wolff composing for sextet again. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page