Jazz

Arooj Aftab
Feature

The Enthralling World of Vocalist and Composer Arooj Aftab

Andrew Gilbert - January 20, 2025

Aftab tours California this month, going deeper into the songs and sounds on her latest album, Night Reign.

Samara Joy

Venue:
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Date:
City:
Los Angeles
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Faculty Recital: Kenton Youngstrom, Guitar

Venue:
Thayer Hall, Colburn School
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Price Range:
Pay what you can
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Steve Turre/Jon Faddis Quintet featuring Roy McCurdy

Venue:
Piedmont Piano Company
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$35 advanced / $40 at the door; VIP $50
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Brian Charette Organ Trio

Venue:
Piedmont Piano Company
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$25 advanced / $30 at the door
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Chester CT Thompson Organ Quartet

Venue:
Piedmont Piano Company
Date:
City:
Oakland
Price Range:
$35 advanced / $40 at the door
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Utsav Lal & George Brooks

Venue:
Old First Presbyterian Church
Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
in person - $30 general / $25 senior / $20 student with ID / free kids 12 & under or by donation for livestream
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Marc Cary
Review

Marc Cary’s Brilliant Pianism on Display at Black Cat

Andrew Gilbert - January 14, 2025

The eminent jazz artist also brings in an East Bay-reared rhythm section of bassist David Ewell and percussionist Sameer Gupta.

Manilatown Arts presents Club Mandalay

Venue:
International Hotel Manilatown Center
Date:
City:
San Francisco
Price Range:
Free or donation.
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Kristin Lee, violinist
Review

Violinist Kristin Lee’s Tour of American Music

Jason Victor Serinus - January 11, 2025

On her debut solo album, American Sketches, Lee veers from traditional works to jazz and ragtime.