SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Feature Oakland Symphony, Living Jazz Join Forces in Bright New Era for East Bay Music Andrew Gilbert - October 15, 2024 The Oakland Symphony’s first concert under Music Director Kedrick Armstrong spotlights the unsung efforts of a Bay Area organization. Music News Take a Trip Around San Francisco’s Jazz Scene via New Passport Program Jeff Kaliss - October 14, 2024 Four independent venues — Mr. Tipple’s, Black Cat, the Dawn Club, and Keys Jazz Bistro — are partnering up. Artist Spotlight Akiko Yano Is Excited to Meet Her West Coast Fans Yoshi Kato - October 7, 2024 The Japanese musical icon speaks with SFCV about why she stayed away from the Golden State for so long. Feature Mixing It Up at the Monterey Jazz Festival Andrew Gilbert - October 7, 2024 The year’s lineup, the first under new Artistic Director Darin Atwater, features a kaleidoscopic range of musical acts. Music News Segerstrom Center Announces Chamber and Jazz Series Victoria Looseleaf - October 1, 2024 The smaller-scale Samueli Theater hosts stars from the classical, jazz, and cabaret scenes. Feature The Return of Brazilian Bossa Great Marcos Valle Andrew Gilbert - September 16, 2024 Good things have always happened for the Rio de Janeiro-raised vocalist and multi-instrumentalist when he’s come to California. Review A Jewish Folk Tale Comes to Life in the Hands of Accordionist Sam Reider Andrew Gilbert - September 10, 2024 The Oakland performer and composer has adapted the story of the golem into an engaging eight-part suite. Feature Good Vibes Are Sweeping Over the Bay Area Jazz Scene Andrew Gilbert - August 24, 2024 Vibraphone players are coming to the fore as bandleaders and composers, a trend that’s now set to take over San Francisco. Review Herbie Hancock Brings the Funk in Head Hunters Reunion at the Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - August 19, 2024 One of the most famous jazz albums of all time, played by the OG in front of a happy crowd. Review San Jose Jazz Summer Fest Keeps Up the Latin Beat Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2024 A festival long known for its Pan-American musical flavor outdoes itself this year. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page