An 80-minute Idomeneo brings the question to the fore.
The late jazz singer was a powerful creative force in the Bay Area scene.
From Nigerian Afrobeat to an Art Blakey tribute, SFCV’s monthly jazz picks offer something for everyone.
Multiconcert residencies at key Bay Area venues allow artists to stretch beyond the boundaries of one-off performances.
A world premiere, a role debut for Plácido Domingo, and a little bit of Hollywood.
Russian violinist Philippe Quint revives the music of Charlie Chaplin.
A lush, three-disc set from Resonance Records taps deep into the Eric Dolphy legacy.
Some repertory staples get a makeover and fresh casting, while The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs gets its local premiere.
Recordings of new music rooted in tradition that still is uncompromisingly contemporary — and sometimes unsettling.
Photographer Veryl Oakland’s images capture jazz greats in beautiful moments both ecstatic and contemplative.
