Jazz

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.

A live concert with Joshua Redman and Zakir Hussain launches a lively calendar of events as the Jazz Workshop returns to in-person instruction.

Sentimental Journey captures war-era jazz as played by a swinging service band for troops stationed in the Pacific theater.

The first of 18 exclusive broadcasts begins June 3 with a concert from Havana.

The bassist/composer talks about her latest disc and the diverse collaborators and influences that inform her sound.

A wide-angle introduction to the deeply expressive pianist.

The new disc features intense, three-way musical discussions based on two decades’ worth of Iyer themes.

Our primer on great performances by the transcendent singer/composer.

A San Francisco jazz vocalist takes a deep dive into the Nigerian superstar’s songbook.

The visionary jazz pianist offers an abundance of musical riches. Here’s our guide to a few outstanding gems.