Jazz

The avant-garde icon will team up with favorite collaborators for a series of concerts at the Great American Music Hall.

The master Brazilian composer waited decades for his moment, finally playing live in Berkeley 51 years after his debut album.

You’d never know the full extent of the music that’s been recorded in the San Francisco studio, but a new documentary examines it all.

This month, iconic Cuban artists representing more than a century of music can be heard from Berkeley to Santa Cruz.

Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages.

A lineup of stellar guests celebrates the legendary musician’s 90th birthday.

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol brings the legendary sax player, composer, and educator to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland.

The Uruguayan singer-songwriter, who won a milestone Academy Award in 2005, is back on tour in California.

It’s harder than ever to make a living as an independent performing artist. These grassroots organizations are trying to make a difference.

Jazz, however, requires more freedom than Gustavo Dudamel is willing to grant in this performance at the Bowl.