Jazz

Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages.

A lineup of stellar guests celebrates the legendary musician’s 90th birthday.

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol brings the legendary sax player, composer, and educator to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland.

The Uruguayan singer-songwriter, who won a milestone Academy Award in 2005, is back on tour in California.

It’s harder than ever to make a living as an independent performing artist. These grassroots organizations are trying to make a difference.

Jazz, however, requires more freedom than Gustavo Dudamel is willing to grant in this performance at the Bowl.

Bartz is one in a small class of elite players tapped for the nation’s highest jazz honor this year.

This year’s concert has all stars at every stand and includes guest vocalist Clairdee and saxophonist Ken Peplowski.

A jazz festival should honor the tradition and its contemporary practitioners by headlining them.

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra backs the Master Chorale and guest vocalists in music by Duke Ellington and Mary Lou Williams.