Jazz

The jazz pianist and his touring band sound better than ever, and bassist esperanza spalding provides a perfect opening set.

Local radio stations and archives are scrambling to preserve the Bay Area’s rich legacy of broadcast music and interviews with jazz legends.

The go-to jazz drummer talks about learning from the “Magnificent Seven” and her spate of upcoming local gigs.

A new disc featuring commissions for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra reveals the charms of a once-popular composer who deserves wider recognition.

The lauded composer, multi-instrumentalist, and MacArthur Fellow talks about the diverse influences and ideas behind his latest recording.  

A tribute to Wayne Shorter’s work makes room for tunes by Dave Balakrishnan and others.

The local scene develops a lot of jazz talent. Meet a pair of players who are ready for bigger challenges.

The jazz legend has two new boxed sets, with much more still to come.

The lauded jazz vocalist takes up residence with an all-star combo in Hotel Nikko’s newest music venue.

One half of Los Hermanos, the documentary film, is bringing a new concerto to Festival Napa Valley.