Jazz

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

Jeff Kaliss - July 17, 2017

The weeklong celebration of this uniquely American composer includes concerts, an audio installation, and a listening party.

Lily O'Brien - May 2, 2017

The innovative ensemble unites voices, instruments, and inspired improvisation to expand musical horizons and work for social justice.

Jeff Kaliss - April 19, 2017

The former associate principal bassist focuses on jazz these days, but his classical roots still nourish his music.

Jeff Kaliss - April 14, 2017

Composer and scholar Carman Moore talks with SFCV about Scott Joplin and his overarching influence on all aspects of American music.

Jeff Kaliss - March 3, 2017

The latest work by Lisa Mezzacappa is being performed at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and imagines the frontiers of science in musical terms.

Lou Fancher - January 17, 2017

The bassist, composer, and educator talks about his projects, his work with kids, and using music to reflect a “positive and truthful” history.

Jeff Kaliss - January 8, 2017

Meet the local exponents of the Brazilian genre that captivated Heitor Villa-Lobos, among others.

Jeff Kaliss - September 16, 2016

The world is full of possibility for a musician who can play jazz, write symphonies, and give bang-up Harvard lectures.

Lily O'Brien - April 5, 2016

When necessity drove these award-winning classical musicians to experiment with jazz, their music-making got even better.

Jeff Kaliss - March 22, 2016

The SF Conservatory joins forces with SF JAZZ for a new Roots, Jazz, and American Music degree program.