Jazz

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

Jeff Kaliss - August 21, 2022

This weekend’s NAPA/NOLA festival highlights the unique musical connections between the Bay Area and the Crescent City.

Andrew Gilbert - August 16, 2022

We root out the best of an enormous fest that played out over three days on a dozen stages.

Bill Doggett - August 16, 2022

How a great American composer discovered the value of his African roots.

Andrew Gilbert - August 1, 2022

The legendary player brought a top-notch quartet to the Healdsburg venue, a preview of sorts for the Bay Area jazz season.

Andrew Gilbert - July 25, 2022

Bassist Giulio Cetto was a vital presence on the Bay Area jazz scene before an accident struck, but he rallied with the help of the community.

Andrew Gilbert - July 18, 2022

The Berkeley native, joined by singer Sami Stevens, shares a remarkable set in this small venue.

Lou Fancher - July 15, 2022

The vocalist has much to share about jazz, the human condition, politics, and the creative life. Here, she drops just a bit of her accumulated wisdom.

Andrew Gilbert - June 20, 2022

The pandemic accelerated a trend that had been brewing for some time: Many major players are now based on the West Coast.

Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022

An all-star roster of artists with new releases on the adventurous label takes the stage at the Freight & Salvage on June 2.

Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022

The superlative singer plows a rich furrow with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Malachi Whitson.