SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Feature Drummer Johnathan Blake Introduces Himself to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - February 5, 2024 Following a run of shows with pianist Kenny Barron, Blake is debuting at SFJAZZ this week as a bandleader. Review An Imaginative Rhapsody in Blue From Marcus Roberts and the California Symphony Jeff Kaliss - January 30, 2024 Roberts and his trio’s jazzed-up version of the George Gershwin classic is just one discovery in a concert full of revelations. Artist Spotlight Samora Pinderhughes Has a Vision for Mending Our Broken World Victoria Looseleaf - January 29, 2024 Through The Healing Project, which lands in L.A. this week, the Berkeley-reared musician and artist has taken on the prison-industrial complex. Artist Spotlight Secrets and Snakes With Cécile McLorin Salvant Lou Fancher - January 23, 2024 Ahead of her Cal Performances date, the celebrated jazz vocalist chats about her latest album, inspired by a woman cursed to be a serpent. Review Guitarist Julian Lage Brings It All Back Home Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2024 In a rare solo set at SFJAZZ, Lage strips his signature style down to the essentials. Feature Making Every Beat Count With Bassist Linda May Han Oh Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2024 Oh is one of several women bandleaders touring California this month. She brings the music and players from her 2023 album The Glass Hours. Feature Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: 2023 Recordings SFCV Editors - December 19, 2023 Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year. Review Kalil Amar Wilson Provides a Dose of Holiday Soul Andrew Gilbert - December 18, 2023 The gifted Bay Area vocalist teams up with a trio at Keys Jazz Bistro for some sweetly reinvented Christmas classics. Review The Manhattan Transfer Gets off the Train After 50 Years Richard S. Ginell - December 18, 2023 The legendary vocal quartet says farewell in a swinging retrospective set at Disney Hall, billed as the group’s final concert. Artist Spotlight No Regrets: China Forbes on 30 Years of Pink Martini Victoria Looseleaf - December 11, 2023 Ahead of New Year’s Eve concerts at Disney Hall, the chanteuse talks about her history with the band and what the future has in store. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page