SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review The Bad Plus on the Cusp Andrew Gilbert - November 6, 2017 In its farewell tour with pianist Ethan Iverson, the jazz trio covers the terrain that has made it a major force in jazz. Feature Jazz on the Downlow Around the Bay Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2017 Where can you hear great jazz in the Bay Area? Our compendium reveals all. Review Christian McBride, the Face of the Bass, Goes Classical for a Night Andrew Gilbert - October 8, 2017 A pick-up quintet of great classical musicians joins McBride for Dvořák and Schubert at SFJAZZ. Feature Zakir Hussain Explores Musical Crosscurrents at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - October 8, 2017 American jazz in India? Prolific percussionist and creative force Zakir Hussain tells how it happened and his part in the story. Review Jamming with RJAM: The New San Francisco Conservatory of Music Program’s First Flight Andrew Gilbert - October 3, 2017 Here’s what we heard at the inaugural concert of the Conservatory’s new Roots, Jazz, and American Music program. Feature Monterey Jazz Festival at 60 Andrew Gilbert - September 26, 2017 A big anniversary called forth an incredibly broad cross-section of talent. Artist Spotlight Covering His Bases: A Residency for Christian McBride Jeff Kaliss - September 25, 2017 The prolific bassist talks about his musical journey, his upcoming stint at SFJAZZ, and the surprising classical side of Philly soul. Artist Spotlight Hoyt Smith Bids Farewell to the Airwaves Jeff Kaliss - September 25, 2017 The voice of morning radio on KDFC chats about his influences, his long career, and his hopes for the future. Review Dee Dee Bridgewater Goes Back to Memphis Andrew Gilbert - September 11, 2017 Exploring Memphis soul may turn off purists, but the jazz great channels this music with ease and power. Feature After Beating Bollywood, Mahesh Kale Comes Home Andrew Gilbert - September 11, 2017 The award-winning classical Indian vocalist is an unlikely pop star. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Next › Next page Last » Last page