Jazz

The clarinetist-composer performed eclectic sets across three nights in Oakland.

The jazz vocalist delivered a powerful tribute to Dinah Washington at Davies Symphony Hall.

Under new leadership, the festival’s 68th edition featured jazz royalty and rising stars, with an impressive lineup of singers at the forefront.

The jazz pianist, who will perform in the Bay Area this October, left New York to home in on his musical identity.

The pianist and hip-hop artist mixes classical, jazz, and a bit of everything into an impressive set in the festival “lounge.”

Following the release of his new record, You’re Exaggerating!, the pianist has upcoming gigs in San Jose and Oakland.

Under new leadership, the annual festival promises a 2025 program centered on Cuban and vocal music in partnership with SFJAZZ.

At SFJAZZ, the legendary bassist presided over an exquisite evening filled with old-school panache and musical joy.

The busy musician, 61, has spent a career gigging with local greats and enjoys incubating young talent, while holding down the keyboard role with the Red Hot Skillet Lickers.

Under Terence Blanchard’s leadership, the organization continues its boundary-breaking programming while reaching for new heights.