SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Review The Diverse Playboy Jazz Festival Blasts Through Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - June 10, 2019 The annual festival is a load of fun, despite persistent over-amplification. Artist Spotlight Jazzmeia Horn is Making Her Mark on Vocal Jazz Lily O'Brien - June 6, 2019 In advance of her gig at SFJAZZ, the accomplished young singer talks about her influences, challenges, and the confluence of politics and music. Feature Requiem for a Bay Area Soul Queen Andrew Gilbert - June 6, 2019 Vaunted R&B and gospel singer Leola Jiles joins the angel band. Feature Jazzy Summer Songs Andrew Gilbert - June 3, 2019 Our picks for great June festivals and gigs featuring jazz vocalists. Review Lila Downs Is All Showbiz at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - May 21, 2019 The singer deployed her vocal gifts in a set drawn from her latest album. Review Three Titans of New Music Make Sparks Fly at the Chapel Giacomo Fiore - May 20, 2019 Terry Riley, Laurie Anderson, and John Zorn improvise their way to new musical horizons. Feature Duke Ellington Looms Larger Than Ever Andrew Gilbert - May 17, 2019 The composer has been dinged by critics here and there, but his music continues to inspire musicians, 45 years after his passing. Review New Century Chamber Orchestra Gets Down Home in “American Masters” Jeff Kaliss - May 14, 2019 A collaboration with Marcus Roberts’s jazz trio opens new musical avenues for the NCCO. Review Harold Mabern: Wildman at the Keys Andrew Gilbert - May 14, 2019 The octogenarian jazzman sets the Black Cat ablaze with his fiery trio. Review Get on Your Feet With the Afro-Cuban All Stars Jeff Kaliss - May 6, 2019 The 14-member ensemble has the audience at SFJAZZ dancing and clapping along. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
