SFCV’s perceptive writers report on America’s native classical music. Artist Spotlight Paul Dresher Goes Beyond a Beloved, Minimalist Masterwork Jeff Kaliss - January 22, 2018 In Ned Rothenberg’s Beyond C, the Paul Dresher Ensemble revisits Terry Riley’s iconic In C. Review Oakland Symphony’s Playlist Series Tears Up the Conventional Concert Playbook Jeff Kaliss - January 22, 2018 Playing music suggested by W. Kamau Bell, the orchestra showed an inspiring willingness to experiment. Review Denny Zeitlin Gets to Billy Strayhorn’s Lovesome Heart Andrew Gilbert - December 12, 2017 The famous pianist rises to emotional heights in Strayhorn’s sublime ballads. Review Guitar Legend John McLaughlin Retires With an Incendiary Farewell Concert Richard S. Ginell - December 12, 2017 The founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra burns bright with his innovative mélange of jazz, rock, and Indian themes in the final concert of his last tour. Feature SFJAZZ: Commission and Omissions Andrew Gilbert - December 11, 2017 Will the leading institution step up to support composers and foster new jazz voices in the Bay Area? Artist Spotlight Alfredo Rodriguez Brings Memories of Cuba to San Francisco Jeff Kaliss - December 7, 2017 The virtuoso pianist draws on both his Cuban roots and jazz influences in a solo performance. Review Dianne Reeves Takes You Home for Holidays Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2017 The jazz diva’s playful concert of SFJAZZ is just what you wished for this season. Feature S.F. Conservatory of Music and SFJAZZ Cultivate the Next Generation of Jazz Musicians Andrew Gilbert - November 27, 2017 With a top-notch faculty and wonderful collaboration and performance opportunities, the Conservatory enters the vanguard of jazz education. Preview Kurt Elling Channels Divinity, Philosophy, and Poetry into Jazz Lily O'Brien - November 27, 2017 The great jazz vocalist talks about his new holiday album and upcoming concert at the Herbst. Feature No Tipping Allowed: Mario Guarneri Is Betting on Jazz in the Neighborhoods Jeff Kaliss - November 16, 2017 The trumpet virtuoso is inventing new protocols for compensating musicians outside of the concert hall. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Next › Next page Last » Last page