Jazz

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music.

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.

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.

Andrew Gilbert - July 20, 2026

On Aug. 2, OutSound New Music Summit will celebrate the multi-instrumentalist’s birthday.

Andrew Gilbert - July 14, 2026

A CD-release set steeped in Kenny Burrell gives way to a swinging second gig across the Bay.

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.

Andrew Gilbert - June 30, 2026

Pianist Benny Green, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant headline a final weekend at Healdsburg Jazz.

Lily O'Brien - June 9, 2026

Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues to book major musicians, while growing its community connections and outreach.

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.

Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026

Mahanthappa’s ensemble clearly enjoys the music, which they perform in high-voltage versions.

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.