SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Preview Kurt Elling Channels Divinity, Philosophy, and Poetry into Jazz Lily O'Brien - November 27, 2017 The great jazz vocalist talks about his new holiday album and upcoming concert at the Herbst. Feature No Tipping Allowed: Mario Guarneri Is Betting on Jazz in the Neighborhoods Jeff Kaliss - November 16, 2017 The trumpet virtuoso is inventing new protocols for compensating musicians outside of the concert hall. Review Chase Jackson Gives ’70s Funk a Hip (Hop) Shine at the Black Cat Andrew Gilbert - November 14, 2017 The young vibraphonist has just released an album of originals, but on Friday he was showing off his versatility with a set of taut arrangements of funk jazz. Review The Bad Plus on the Cusp Andrew Gilbert - November 6, 2017 In its farewell tour with pianist Ethan Iverson, the jazz trio covers the terrain that has made it a major force in jazz. Feature Jazz on the Downlow Around the Bay Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2017 Where can you hear great jazz in the Bay Area? Our compendium reveals all. Review Christian McBride, the Face of the Bass, Goes Classical for a Night Andrew Gilbert - October 8, 2017 A pick-up quintet of great classical musicians joins McBride for Dvořák and Schubert at SFJAZZ. Feature Zakir Hussain Explores Musical Crosscurrents at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - October 8, 2017 American jazz in India? Prolific percussionist and creative force Zakir Hussain tells how it happened and his part in the story. Review Jamming with RJAM: The New San Francisco Conservatory of Music Program’s First Flight Andrew Gilbert - October 3, 2017 Here’s what we heard at the inaugural concert of the Conservatory’s new Roots, Jazz, and American Music program. Feature Monterey Jazz Festival at 60 Andrew Gilbert - September 26, 2017 A big anniversary called forth an incredibly broad cross-section of talent. Artist Spotlight Covering His Bases: A Residency for Christian McBride Jeff Kaliss - September 25, 2017 The prolific bassist talks about his musical journey, his upcoming stint at SFJAZZ, and the surprising classical side of Philly soul. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Next › Next page Last » Last page