Jazz

The Mariinsky Ballet, Renée Fleming, and a reimagined Scott Joplin opera are only a few of the standout attractions.

The influential guitarist’s trio plays new interpretations of the American Songbook and canonical jazz tunes.

The pianist and composer plays SFJAZZ with his trio April 20–21.

Lots of star performers and new collaborations spark the organization’s coming season.

Our picks for this month’s best in jazz, Brazilian, blues, and more.

Jennifer Koh, Rachel Barton Pine, and Hugh Marsh tap into fresh founts of inspiration ranging from rural blues to electronic processing.

The singer/trombonist talks about the duo’s new recording of originals and an upcoming tour stop in Oakland.

The inventive duo joins forces with percussionist Tupac Mantilla in a set of John Zorn pieces.

Tammy Hall, Maria Muldaur, and Kim Nalley are among the 11 jazz artists joining Benin in her annual celebration of Bay Area women in music.

The poetry-percussion-cello ensemble celebrates black cultures in its eponymous program at The Wallis.