SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Discovering Jon Hendricks in This is Bop Jeff Kaliss - January 4, 2021 A new book by Peter Jones traces the influential jazz vocalist’s musical odyssey, and delves into the chemistry of his most famous collaboration. Music News Hawaii Opera Theatre Persists in the Pandemic With “Kanikapila” Janos Gereben - January 4, 2021 Baritone Quinn Kelsey headlines a performance that combines opera and local culture. Music News LA Opera Goes Downscale Peter Feher - December 22, 2020 If grand opera won’t fly in the pandemic, these smaller productions will. Music News Influential Harry Smith Anthology Gets an Addendum Paul Kotapish - December 22, 2020 Dust-to-Digital label issues the “B Sides” from the early 78s that comprised the original collection. Artist Spotlight A Season to Be Thankful: In Conversation With Soprano Angel Blue Lisa Houston - December 21, 2020 Hot off her success in Porgy and Bess and a nonstop run of gigs, the feted singer reflects on an artist’s life in the mandated slow lane. Feature The Meredith Axelrod and Craig Ventresco Show Andrew Gilbert - December 19, 2020 Flipping through the unused pages of the Great American Songbook, a duo mines gold. Review Wang Lu’s An Atlas of Time Conjures Vivid Memories Joe Cadagin - December 19, 2020 A new recording reveals the composer’s intriguing mesh of ideas, influences, and techniques. Review An Audio Souvenir From Keith Jarrett’s Jaunt to Budapest Richard S. Ginell - December 19, 2020 Is the pianist’s latest recording the end of an era? Feature Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: Los Angeles Area Recordings in 2020 Peter Feher - December 15, 2020 Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year. Feature Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: Bay Area Recordings in 2020 Paul Kotapish - December 15, 2020 Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 … Next › Next page Last » Last page