Yoshi Kato

Yoshi Kato is an independent journalist from the South Bay who covers both popular and performing arts-oriented music and arts and entertainment in general. He tweets and is on Instagram as @yoshi140.

Articles By This Author

Yoshi Kato - May 22, 2025

Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet come together in an American Songbook program with the SF Symphony, delighting fans in stories and songs.

Yoshi Kato - May 17, 2025

Celebrating Louis Armstrong’s legacy, the project also features classical pianist Cecile Licad and players from Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Yoshi Kato - February 3, 2025

Roman is in residence at Stanford University this month, exploring the relationship between music and recovery.

Yoshi Kato - January 22, 2025

Spencer uses the MLK holiday to introduce singers from her mentoring program across a weekend of sets at the SFJAZZ Center.

Yoshi Kato - October 7, 2024

The Japanese musical icon speaks with SFCV about why she stayed away from the Golden State for so long.

Yoshi Kato - August 12, 2024

Julia Keefe is bringing her Mildred Bailey Project, devoted to one of the first ladies of jazz, to the Bay Area this week.

Yoshi Kato - April 30, 2024

The SF International Arts Festival may not have big-name headliners, but it has audacious and eclectic artists aplenty.

Yoshi Kato - April 8, 2024

The English ensemble is showcasing its communal ethos on tour in California this week.

Yoshi Kato - April 2, 2024

The pianist has partnered with contemporary chamber group yMusic in a genre-defying collaboration.

Yoshi Kato - February 21, 2024

Musicians are expanding the Gershwin favorite to represent a more diverse understanding of America.