SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Feature Jazz Meets Japanese Folk Music in Akira Tana’s All-Star Quartet, Otonowa Andrew Gilbert - January 6, 2025 The ensemble, with a strong connection to both sides of the Pacific, reunites for a series of Bay Area shows this month. Music News Saving El Cerrito’s Down Home Music Store Jeff Kaliss - January 6, 2025 A deal to purchase the property and preserve decades of folk music history was recently inked. Feature Jazz Giants We Lost Last Year Andrew Gilbert - January 6, 2025 The Bay Area was home to these sage masters, underground legends, and leading lights gone too soon. Music News Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl Comes Under the Blue Note Banner Tom Jacobs - December 23, 2024 The venue’s annual June festival is now being jointly presented by the LA Phil and the worldwide entertainment group. Feature 2024 Recording Roundup of Local Artists SFCV Editors - December 17, 2024 Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year. Feature Charlie Hunter, Prodigal Guitarist, Returns to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - December 10, 2024 Hunter is at the sweet spot in his career, helping fellow musicians in jazz, roots, and soul realize their artistic ambitions. Review A Style for Every Season at SFJAZZ With Singer Destani Wolf Andrew Gilbert - December 9, 2024 In wide-ranging set that covers bolero, R&B, and a handful of holiday tunes, Wolf proves herself the complete package. Feature Zoe Ellis Taps Into the Gospel Voice of the Bay Andrew Gilbert - December 3, 2024 In her new role as director of music ministries at Glide Memorial Church, Ellis is hoping to unite San Francisco in song. Feature Everyone’s Turning Out for Oaktown Jazz Workshops’ 30th Anniversary Andrew Gilbert - November 11, 2024 Alumni, faculty, and supporters of the Oakland music education program are reuniting for an evening of performances at Yoshi’s. Preview Mali Obomsawin’s Brand of Native American Jazz Comes to San Francisco Jeff Kaliss - November 4, 2024 The composer and bassist is at SFJAZZ this week playing music off her first album and more. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page