Jazz

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music.

Tysen Dauer - July 23, 2018

Despite some rough edges, a concert of Glass’s solo piano music is intellectually and musically engaging.

Jeff Kaliss - July 17, 2018

The largest jazz festival in the world brings in artists of all stripes.

Lou Fancher - July 16, 2018

The Oakland-born composer of “Oh Happy Day” died this past January, and his music will be at the center of Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s festival performances.

Andrew Gilbert - June 27, 2018

A lost Coltrane album and a document of the final tour Miles Davis and Coltrane made together.

Michael Zwiebach - June 26, 2018

Jazz pianist Dr. Valerie Capers talks about her album Wagner Takes the A Train.

Andrew Gilbert - June 22, 2018

Seasoned pros and upcoming tyros offer some of the best jazz tickets in the Bay Area this summer.

Andrew Gilbert - June 19, 2018

With a crackerjack quartet and a sheaf of exciting new material, the local saxophonist shows why his influence is so pervasive.

Jeff Kaliss - June 16, 2018

Jazz chanteuse Kay Kostopoulos joins local all-stars for a swinging romp at the historic peninsula venue.

Lou Fancher - June 11, 2018

The 36th San Francisco Jazz Festival offers a diverse range of musical acts from all walks of jazz life.

Jeff Kaliss - June 5, 2018

The lauded standup comic and actor has a new album of jazz takes on David Bowie songs.