SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Artist Spotlight Hafez Modirzadeh Pushes Jazz Beyond the Limits of Chromatic Tones Jeff Kaliss - April 5, 2021 The fearless saxophonist and composer talks about his latest explorations with three top pianists. Feature Women Take Pride of Place at This Year’s Berkeley Festival of Choro Andrew Gilbert - April 5, 2021 Outstanding composers, performers, and producers are featured in 2021’s online celebration of Brazil’s sprightly, jazz-inflected chamber tradition. Feature Twice Daily With Jenna Mammina Andrew Gilbert - March 15, 2021 Tune in at 8:11 day or night to catch the jazz chanteuse’s livestreamed talk show on Facebook Live. Review Pat Metheny’s Road to the Sun Takes a Classical Turn Scott Cmiel - March 8, 2021 Two large-scale compositions by the multigenre artist are major additions to the classical guitar repertory. Feature How the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians Shaped Jazz in the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - February 22, 2021 The intrepid Chicago jazz organization has informed and inspired generations of local artists. Our jazz critic hears from prominent Bay Area musicians about this lodestar of creative energy. Review A Fresh Perspective on the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Classic Time Out Album Richard S. Ginell - February 22, 2021 A new release of outtakes, practice runs, and studio chatter illuminates the evolution of a jazz classic. Artist Spotlight From Jazz to Opera to Broadway — Janinah Burnett Does It All Lily O'Brien - February 13, 2021 Celebrating a new album out this week, the Grammy-winning soprano shares her backstory and insight into her embrace of diverse musical styles. Feature Composer Anthony Davis Imagines His Freedom Michael Zwiebach - February 6, 2021 If there’s a lesson in this preeminent American composer’s work, it’s that reimagining the past in art can lead to liberation. Artist Spotlight Polymath Lili Haydn Bids Sayonara to the Last Four Years Victoria Looseleaf - February 2, 2021 The award-winning violinist, singer, and composer talks with SFCV about her latest album and multifaceted career. Feature Remembering Bassist Mario Suraci Andrew Gilbert - February 1, 2021 An appreciation of a Bay Area jazz stalwart and “the world’s most interesting man.” Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 … Next › Next page Last » Last page