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SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2019

The peerless vocalist made her run at SFJAZZ a veritable love fest.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2019

A lush, three-disc set from Resonance Records taps deep into the Eric Dolphy legacy.

Steven Winn - January 22, 2019

Some repertory staples get a makeover and fresh casting, while The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs gets its local premiere.

Janice Berman - January 21, 2019

Third Coast Percussion proves a quirky, perfectly apt foil for the supple dancers.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - January 21, 2019

Mark Adamo’s score and libretto capture the simplicity and charm of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.

Brin Solomon - January 18, 2019

Soprano Julia Bullock’s revelatory one-woman show blazes with insight and emotion, and the soprano’s own power.

Richard S. Ginell - January 17, 2019

Despite the title, “The Edge of Jazz” plays more to the concert hall than to the swinging bandstand.

Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2019

Fireworks fly when the Japanese-born pianist and her supple band explore the intersection of jazz and classical music.

Giacomo Fiore - January 11, 2019

Electronic explorer Pamela Z melds musical minds with dancer Christine Bonasea in a spontaneous, tour-de-force collaboration.

Andrew Gilbert - January 8, 2019

Joshua Redman and Ambrose Akinmusire highlight the final concert of SFJAZZ’s all-star tribute to the influential saxophonist and composer.