SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Feature Bright Moments Celebrating Rahsaan Roland Kirk Andrew Gilbert - August 6, 2018 One of jazz history’s most idiosyncratic individuals gets a Bay Area festival all his own. Music News Fantasy Studios in Berkeley to Shut Down Michael Zwiebach - July 31, 2018 The world-famous recording venue will close in mid-September. Review With Charles McPherson, Age Never Sounded So Good Andrew Gilbert - July 31, 2018 The alto sax legend, who recently turned 79, plays the final week of the Stanford Jazz Festival. Artist Spotlight Femi Kuti: True to the Source Jeff Kaliss - July 30, 2018 Fela Kuti’s son extends his father’s legacy, while creating his own. Review Illuminating Mistakes Amidst the Repetition: Glass at SFJAZZ Tysen Dauer - July 23, 2018 Despite some rough edges, a concert of Glass’s solo piano music is intellectually and musically engaging. Review Montreal's Jazz Fest May Be Huge, But It Leaves Fans Wanting More Jeff Kaliss - July 17, 2018 The largest jazz festival in the world brings in artists of all stripes. Preview Gospel Great Ed Hawkins Will Be Remembered at Oakland’s Art + Soul Festival Lou Fancher - July 16, 2018 The Oakland-born composer of “Oh Happy Day” died this past January, and his music will be at the center of Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s festival performances. Review New John Coltrane Album Discovery Shows a Band in Transition Andrew Gilbert - June 27, 2018 A lost Coltrane album and a document of the final tour Miles Davis and Coltrane made together. Music News Wagner's Ring, Jazzed Michael Zwiebach - June 26, 2018 Jazz pianist Dr. Valerie Capers talks about her album Wagner Takes the A Train. Feature Stanford's Jazz Family Puts on a Festival Andrew Gilbert - June 22, 2018 Seasoned pros and upcoming tyros offer some of the best jazz tickets in the Bay Area this summer. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 … Next › Next page Last » Last page