Jazz

Bay Area musicians building their own record labels create a bulwark against the tidal wave of digital distribution.

Hancock’s powerful jazz ignited sparks on stage — with the orchestra and without.

The visionary jazz artist continues to find new expression through his compositions and personal performances.

In his recent Bay Area sets, the musician turned on a new audience with an aesthetic that mixes electronic dance loops and beats with traditional jazz grooves.

The groundbreaking guitarist talks about his musical odyssey and upcoming gig at the Fox Oakland.

A larger-than-life performance by the saxophone-drums duo takes listeners on a dramatic journey at CNMAT.

One of the region’s most vigorous creative forces continues to evolve and thrive through personnel changes.

The influential critic’s new tome offers a glimpse of the forces shaping the new jazz scene, from a New York perspective.

A world-class Brazilian choro fest is just one of our top picks this month.

The world’s longest-running jazz festival features women-led ensembles — and succeeds.