SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review Marcus Shelby Composes Moving Evocation of Port Chicago Disaster Jeff Kaliss - January 28, 2019 Weaving easily between 1940s jazz styles and more contemporary music, Shelby’s 2006 suite is a masterpiece. Review The Timeless Sheila Jordan Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2019 The peerless vocalist made her run at SFJAZZ a veritable love fest. Feature Spelunking in the Jazz Archives with Zev Feldman Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2019 A lush, three-disc set from Resonance Records taps deep into the Eric Dolphy legacy. Review A Complex, Sometimes Furious Portrait of Joséphine Baker Brin Solomon - January 18, 2019 Soprano Julia Bullock’s revelatory one-woman show blazes with insight and emotion, and the soprano’s own power. Review Jazz Composers Exercise Their Classical Chops Under the Green Umbrella Richard S. Ginell - January 17, 2019 Despite the title, “The Edge of Jazz” plays more to the concert hall than to the swinging bandstand. Review Getting Excessive with Motoko Honda Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2019 Fireworks fly when the Japanese-born pianist and her supple band explore the intersection of jazz and classical music. Review Celebrating Wayne Shorter Andrew Gilbert - January 8, 2019 Joshua Redman and Ambrose Akinmusire highlight the final concert of SFJAZZ’s all-star tribute to the influential saxophonist and composer. Feature Jazz Through a Lens Brightly Lou Fancher - January 2, 2019 Photographer Veryl Oakland’s images capture jazz greats in beautiful moments both ecstatic and contemplative. Feature Starting the Year Off Jazzed Andrew Gilbert - January 2, 2019 Ready for 2019’s full house of Bay Area jazz? Here are five January events to get you going. Review Young Gun Joey Alexander Charms at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - December 18, 2018 The startling 15-year-old pianist headlines four nights at Miner Auditorium, and still has some growing to do. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
