SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Artist Spotlight Sylvia Cuenca Is in the Pocket Jeff Kaliss - September 20, 2021 The go-to jazz drummer talks about learning from the “Magnificent Seven” and her spate of upcoming local gigs. Review Leo Sowerby’s Jazz-Age Works Are Resurrected a Century Later Richard S. Ginell - September 13, 2021 A new disc featuring commissions for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra reveals the charms of a once-popular composer who deserves wider recognition. Artist Spotlight Decorating Time With Tyshawn Sorey Jonathan Leal - August 30, 2021 The lauded composer, multi-instrumentalist, and MacArthur Fellow talks about the diverse influences and ideas behind his latest recording. Feature Turtle Island Quartet Is Present in Terence Blanchard’s Absence Andrew Gilbert - August 30, 2021 A tribute to Wayne Shorter’s work makes room for tunes by Dave Balakrishnan and others. Feature The Teens Have It: Genius Wesley and Luis Peralta Spread Their Wings Jeff Kaliss - August 24, 2021 The local scene develops a lot of jazz talent. Meet a pair of players who are ready for bigger challenges. Feature Wadada Leo Smith at 80 Richard S. Ginell - August 17, 2021 The jazz legend has two new boxed sets, with much more still to come. Feature Having a Ball(room) With Paula West Andrew Gilbert - August 9, 2021 The lauded jazz vocalist takes up residence with an all-star combo in Hotel Nikko’s newest music venue. Artist Spotlight Aldo López-Gavilán’s Personal Fusion of Classical and Jazz Comes to Napa Jeff Kaliss - July 20, 2021 One half of Los Hermanos, the documentary film, is bringing a new concerto to Festival Napa Valley. Feature The Essential Herbie Hancock Richard S. Ginell - July 19, 2021 He’s one of the giants of the jazz world, but he’s never settled for just one genre. SFCV has your guide to the pianist/composer’s staggering output. Feature KCSM’s Alisa Clancy Signs Off Andrew Gilbert - June 28, 2021 Listen in this week as the “mama bear of the Bay Area jazz scene” reluctantly wraps up her long run on KCSM. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … Next › Next page Last » Last page