Jazz

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.

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.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018

Hancock’s powerful jazz ignited sparks on stage — with the orchestra and without.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018

The visionary jazz artist continues to find new expression through his compositions and personal performances.

Lily O'Brien - October 12, 2018

The groundbreaking guitarist talks about his musical odyssey and upcoming gig at the Fox Oakland.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 12, 2018

A larger-than-life performance by the saxophone-drums duo takes listeners on a dramatic journey at CNMAT.

Andrew Gilbert - October 9, 2018

One of the region’s most vigorous creative forces continues to evolve and thrive through personnel changes.

Andrew Gilbert - October 2, 2018

The influential critic’s new tome offers a glimpse of the forces shaping the new jazz scene, from a New York perspective.

Andrew Gilbert - September 25, 2018

The world’s longest running jazz festival features women led-ensembles, and succeeds.