Jazz

Where can you hear great jazz in the Bay Area? Our compendium reveals all.

A pick-up quintet of great classical musicians joins McBride for Dvořák and Schubert at SFJAZZ.

American jazz in India? Prolific percussionist and creative force Zakir Hussain tells how it happened and his part in the story.

Here’s what we heard at the inaugural concert of the Conservatory’s new Roots, Jazz, and American Music program.

A big anniversary called forth an incredibly broad cross-section of talent.

The prolific bassist talks about his musical journey, his upcoming stint at SFJAZZ, and the surprising classical side of Philly soul.

The voice of morning radio on KDFC chats about his influences, his long career, and his hopes for the future.

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.