Jazz

The lineup for the 65th edition of jazz’s premier weekend is liberating and represents many interesting directions.

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol shares her ambitious concert project, making great use of a Hewlett Foundation grant.

The massive work for orchestra, big band, and chorus was first heard on the West Coast 21 years ago, two days after 9/11.

The famed guitarist brings decades of blues and jazz experience to his gig for the Omni Foundation.

The venerable lyricist is in a new creative chapter, continuing the work he had always done in collaboration with his late wife Marilyn.

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

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

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

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

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.