Jazz

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music.

Jeff Kaliss - December 18, 2018

The startling 15-year-old pianist headlines four nights at Miner Auditorium, and still has some growing to do.

Andrew Gilbert - December 17, 2018

The all-star quintet improvises its way through an evening of sparkling pancultural music.

Andrew Gilbert - December 8, 2018

Crackerjack ensembles provide terrific live music for Cirque du Soleil and Circus Bella — both in town now.

Andrew Gilbert - December 2, 2018

Swing into the holidays with our picks for great local gigs featuring jazz and other terrific music from around the globe.

Yoshi Kato - November 27, 2018

The gifted musical multitasker talks about upcoming gigs at SFJAZZ and with the Oakland Symphony.

Jeff Kaliss - November 17, 2018

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

Richard S. Ginell - November 12, 2018

The famous avant-garde jazz album sets the stage for new compositions.

Andrew Gilbert - November 12, 2018

The piano great joins forces with three collaborators in an evening of inspired musical dialogs at SFJAZZ.

Andrew Gilbert - November 6, 2018

Five virtuoso improvisers reach for the stratosphere at SFJAZZ.

Andrew Gilbert - November 1, 2018

Plenty to be thankful for with these great local gigs featuring jazz and other terrific music from around the globe.