SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Artist Spotlight Hoyt Smith Bids Farewell to the Airwaves Jeff Kaliss - September 25, 2017 The voice of morning radio on KDFC chats about his influences, his long career, and his hopes for the future. Review Dee Dee Bridgewater Goes Back to Memphis Andrew Gilbert - September 11, 2017 Exploring Memphis soul may turn off purists, but the jazz great channels this music with ease and power. Feature After Beating Bollywood, Mahesh Kale Comes Home Andrew Gilbert - September 11, 2017 The award-winning classical Indian vocalist is an unlikely pop star. Artist Spotlight John Luther Adams Gets a Festival at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - July 17, 2017 The weeklong celebration of this uniquely American composer includes concerts, an audio installation, and a listening party. Preview Catching up with the Real Vocal String Quartet Lily O'Brien - May 2, 2017 The innovative ensemble unites voices, instruments, and inspired improvisation to expand musical horizons and work for social justice. Artist Spotlight Bass Virtuoso Larry Epstein Talks About Jazz and Life After the S.F. Symphony Jeff Kaliss - April 19, 2017 The former associate principal bassist focuses on jazz these days, but his classical roots still nourish his music. Feature Scott Joplin: American Giant Jeff Kaliss - April 14, 2017 Composer and scholar Carman Moore talks with SFCV about Scott Joplin and his overarching influence on all aspects of American music. Preview Lisa Mezzacappa Crafts a Mind-Opening Ode to the Life Sciences Jeff Kaliss - March 3, 2017 The latest work by Lisa Mezzacappa is being performed at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and imagines the frontiers of science in musical terms. Feature Marcus Shelby’s Personal History Soundtrack Lou Fancher - January 17, 2017 The bassist, composer, and educator talks about his projects, his work with kids, and using music to reflect a “positive and truthful” history. Preview Getting the Brazilian-Berkeley Choro Groove Jeff Kaliss - January 8, 2017 Meet the local exponents of the Brazilian genre that captivated Heitor Villa-Lobos, among others. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Next › Next page Last » Last page