SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Artist Spotlight Sussan Deyhim Embraces the World Victoria Looseleaf - June 28, 2021 Incorporating everything from jazz to Sumerian choruses into her work, the Iranian-born polymath never stops creating. She talks with SFCV about her latest projects. Music News Stanford Jazz Is Back! Paul Kotapish - June 8, 2021 A live concert with Joshua Redman and Zakir Hussain launches a lively calendar of events as the Jazz Workshop returns to in-person instruction. Feature Jazz on the Front Lines Andrew Gilbert - June 5, 2021 Sentimental Journey captures war-era jazz as played by a swinging service band for troops stationed in the Pacific theater. Music News SFJAZZ Kicks Off a Fresh Season Via a Virtual Festival Paul Kotapish - May 25, 2021 The first of 18 exclusive broadcasts begins June 3 with a concert from Havana. Artist Spotlight Caroline Chung Stays in the Groove With Sounds of Haejin Lou Fancher - May 24, 2021 The bassist/composer talks about her latest disc and the diverse collaborators and influences that inform her sound. Feature The Essential Vijay Iyer Andrew Gilbert - May 24, 2021 A wide-angle introduction to the deeply expressive pianist. Review Uneasy Turbulence From Vijay Iyer’s Jazz Piano Trio Richard S. Ginell - May 24, 2021 The new disc features intense, three-way musical discussions based on two decades’ worth of Iyer themes. Feature The Essential Nina Simone Emily Wilson - May 17, 2021 Our primer on great performances by the transcendent singer/composer. Feature Bill Kwan Gets Beneath the Skin With Sade Andrew Gilbert - May 11, 2021 A San Francisco jazz vocalist takes a deep dive into the Nigerian superstar’s songbook. Feature The Essential Myra Melford Andrew Gilbert - April 19, 2021 The visionary jazz pianist offers an abundance of musical riches. Here’s our guide to a few outstanding gems. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … Next › Next page Last » Last page