Jazz

With a crackerjack quartet and a sheaf of exciting new material, the local saxophonist shows why his influence is so pervasive.

Jazz chanteuse Kay Kostopoulos joins local all-stars for a swinging romp at the historic peninsula venue.

The 36th San Francisco Jazz Festival offers a diverse range of musical acts from all walks of jazz life.

The lauded standup comic and actor has a new album of jazz takes on David Bowie songs.

The veteran jazz singer is in residency at the intimate Berkeley venue.

Your cheat sheet to more than 30 different music festivals across California and the West Coast.

Composer Anthony Brown joins forces with writer Angela Davis for a rousing call to action.

The legendary tenor sax and flute player performs with an all-star ensemble at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival in June.

The influential critic and musical polymath is ailing in Modesto. A celebration of his legacy will raise funds to bring him home to Oakland.

The trio bends but doesn’t break jazz tradition, carrying on the legacy of Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy, and Coltrane.