SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review Harpist Brandee Younger Kicks Off a Year of Alice Coltrane Andrew Gilbert - March 11, 2024 With what could have been a straightforward tribute concert, Younger and guests craft something original and transcendent. Feature Rhapsody in Blue Renewed: 21st-Century Twists on a Beloved Classic Yoshi Kato - February 21, 2024 Musicians are expanding the Gershwin favorite to represent a more diverse understanding of America. Review Down to Brass Tacks With Tuba Player Jonathan Seiberlich Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2024 On his new album, Isolation Suite, the seasoned Bay Area musician doesn’t shy away from the heavy feelings of the past several years. Feature A Tale of Two Jazz Families in Brazil and the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2024 The Gurgels have been bringing São Paulo to San Francisco for a decade now, courtesy of the Cressman clan. Feature Drummer Johnathan Blake Introduces Himself to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - February 5, 2024 Following a run of shows with pianist Kenny Barron, Blake is debuting at SFJAZZ this week as a bandleader. Review An Imaginative Rhapsody in Blue From Marcus Roberts and the California Symphony Jeff Kaliss - January 30, 2024 Roberts and his trio’s jazzed-up version of the George Gershwin classic is just one discovery in a concert full of revelations. Artist Spotlight Samora Pinderhughes Has a Vision for Mending Our Broken World Victoria Looseleaf - January 29, 2024 Through The Healing Project, which lands in L.A. this week, the Berkeley-reared musician and artist has taken on the prison-industrial complex. Artist Spotlight Secrets and Snakes With Cécile McLorin Salvant Lou Fancher - January 23, 2024 Ahead of her Cal Performances date, the celebrated jazz vocalist chats about her latest album, inspired by a woman cursed to be a serpent. Review Guitarist Julian Lage Brings It All Back Home Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2024 In a rare solo set at SFJAZZ, Lage strips his signature style down to the essentials. Feature Making Every Beat Count With Bassist Linda May Han Oh Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2024 Oh is one of several women bandleaders touring California this month. She brings the music and players from her 2023 album The Glass Hours. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page