SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Meets Its Swinging Jazz Version at Disney Hall Richard S. Ginell - December 6, 2022 It’s a heavy lift, but the LA Phil does manage to swing. Music News Obituary: Saxophonist Andrew Speight Killed in Train Collision Jeff Kaliss - December 6, 2022 The great jazz player is remembered for his mentorship and collegiality, as well as masterful musicianship. Feature Angela Strehli Is Still Preserving Blues History Andrew Gilbert - November 28, 2022 The expert singer who helped build up the Austin music scene before relocating to the Bay Area returns with her first album in 17 years. Review Keys Jazz Bistro Already Feels Like Home Andrew Gilbert - November 21, 2022 Vocalist Kenny Washington settles into a four-night run at the Bay Area’s newest jazz venue. Artist Spotlight Chasing Transcendence With Pianist Tigran Hamasyan Jonathan Leal - November 15, 2022 SFCV chats with the genre-crossing player whose sound lies somewhere between classical, jazz, rock, and Armenian folk music. Review Myra Melford Explores Music’s Essential Elements Through Fire and Water Andrew Gilbert - November 8, 2022 The Berkeley jazz pianist introduces her new quintet in a beguiling evening at SFJAZZ. Feature Andrew Speight: Looking to Jazz’s Past While Preserving Its Future Jeff Kaliss - November 1, 2022 The saxophonist and longtime SFSU faculty member has carved an idiosyncratic path and brought up a new generation of players his own way. Review Angel City Jazz Gets in the Brazilian Groove Josef Woodard - October 24, 2022 Vocalist Luciana Souza and arranger Vince Mendoza open the annual festival with their deep-dive Storytellers project. Feature Reinventing the SFJAZZ Collective Andrew Gilbert - October 24, 2022 The storied ensemble-in-residence that’s always inviting new players into the fold debuts this week in its latest configuration. Feature After a Difficult Summer, Jazz in the Bay Area Is Set to Rebound Andrew Gilbert - October 16, 2022 One of the surest signs that the community is finding its footing again is the opening of a new club, Simon Rowe’s Keys Jazz Bistro. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page