Enriching her classical background with explorations of other genres seems natural to the star violinist and actress.
There’s a theatrical bent to the two big works on the lineup: Carla Kihlstedt’s 26 Little Deaths and Andy Akiho’s Seven Pillars.
Spencer uses the MLK holiday to introduce singers from her mentoring program across a weekend of sets at the SFJAZZ Center.
The ensemble, with a strong connection to both sides of the Pacific, reunites for a series of Bay Area shows this month.
A deal to purchase the property and preserve decades of folk music history was recently inked.
The Bay Area was home to these sage masters, underground legends, and leading lights gone too soon.
