SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Preview Jon Jang's Musical Call to Arms Against Racism Has Born Amazing Fruit Jeff Kaliss - August 11, 2026 The jazz pianist Jon Jang has forged a unique music out of a confluence of Chinese, African American, and European traditions. It's in service to political transformation. Feature Eight Is Not Enough for Clarinetist Ben Goldberg Andrew Gilbert - August 11, 2026 The prolific jazz artist’s ambitious recording project, dropping eight albums on one day, is a revelatory window into peak Goldberg. Feature Four Score Rotations and 80 Players for Vinny Golia’s 80th Andrew Gilbert - July 20, 2026 On Aug. 2, OutSound New Music Summit will celebrate the multi-instrumentalist’s birthday. Review Two Shows, One Night: Pianist Charles Chen's Bay Area Marathon Andrew Gilbert - July 14, 2026 A CD-release set steeped in Kenny Burrell gives way to a swinging second gig across the Bay. Feature No Song Is Safe: Steven Bernstein Brings Sexmob Home Andrew Gilbert - July 7, 2026 Trumpeter Steven Bernstein brings his genre-devouring quartet back to its Bay Area roots for a four-night SFJAZZ residency. Review A Heady Vintage at Healdsburg Jazz Andrew Gilbert - June 30, 2026 Pianist Benny Green, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant headline a final weekend at Healdsburg Jazz. Feature Healdsburg Jazz Festival Deepens Its Roots While Looking Outward Lily O'Brien - June 9, 2026 Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues to book major musicians, while growing its community connections and outreach. Feature A Brazilian Jazz Pianist Carries On His Late Mentor’s Music Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026 Jovino Santos Neto returns to the Bay Area with the work of Hermeto Pascoal, the genre-bending legend who died last September. Review Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio Wows SFJAZZ Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026 Mahanthappa’s ensemble clearly enjoys the music, which they perform in high-voltage versions. Feature Earth, Wind & Fire Meets the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2026 Maurice White’s long-lost concerto and orchestral arrangements of his hits anchor a tribute concert 23 years in the making. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page