SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review A Fresh Perspective on the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Classic Time Out Album Richard S. Ginell - February 22, 2021 A new release of outtakes, practice runs, and studio chatter illuminates the evolution of a jazz classic. Artist Spotlight From Jazz to Opera to Broadway — Janinah Burnett Does It All Lily O'Brien - February 13, 2021 Celebrating a new album out this week, the Grammy-winning soprano shares her backstory and insight into her embrace of diverse musical styles. Feature Composer Anthony Davis Imagines His Freedom Michael Zwiebach - February 6, 2021 If there’s a lesson in this preeminent American composer’s work, it’s that reimagining the past in art can lead to liberation. Artist Spotlight Polymath Lili Haydn Bids Sayonara to the Last Four Years Victoria Looseleaf - February 2, 2021 The award-winning violinist, singer, and composer talks with SFCV about her latest album and multifaceted career. Feature Remembering Bassist Mario Suraci Andrew Gilbert - February 1, 2021 An appreciation of a Bay Area jazz stalwart and “the world’s most interesting man.” Feature 2020: A Jazz Reckoning Andrew Gilbert - January 12, 2021 The pandemic has taken a cruel toll on jazz artists and venues around the globe. Feature International Jazz Superstar Down Low in the South Bay Andrew Gilbert - January 5, 2021 Meet Gunhild Carling, who’s world famous everywhere but at home. See her livestream on Jan. 7 from Piedmont Piano. Artist Spotlight Breath Is Everything for Bria Skonberg Lou Fancher - January 4, 2021 The charismatic young trumpeter and vocalist performs for Cal Performances at Home with her quintet. Review Discovering Jon Hendricks in This is Bop Jeff Kaliss - January 4, 2021 A new book by Peter Jones traces the influential jazz vocalist’s musical odyssey, and delves into the chemistry of his most famous collaboration. Feature The Meredith Axelrod and Craig Ventresco Show Andrew Gilbert - December 19, 2020 Flipping through the unused pages of the Great American Songbook, a duo mines gold. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 … Next › Next page Last » Last page