Bassist Saul Sierra hones potent sound from mix of Latin flavors
It is a truth universally acknowledged among musicians that an unattached bass player in possession of considerable talent…
The long, overlooked history of jazz in Los Angeles
From top to bottom: Bobby Hutcherson, Dexter Gordon, Esperanza Spalding, Abbey Lincoln, Herbie Hancock and Charles Mingus. (Getty…
Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of mourners gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of…
Fans in San Francisco pay tribute to Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, who died at age 78
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of mourners gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life…
‘In the Name of Love’ MLK concert will honor an East Bay music legend
America’s long struggle against racial segregation was accompanied by a righteous soundtrack of spirituals and gospel and soul…
Joy to the world of jazz | Los Gatan
HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES – Janice Maxie-Reid belts out a tune during the Tony Lindsay & Friends…
El DeBarge brings the ‘rhythm of the night’ to New Year’s Eve at Blue Note L.A.
When the Hollywood location of the Blue Note first opened, it was during difficult times. Like almost all…
Jazz thrived in 2025 in San Diego and far beyond. Here are some highlights. – San Diego Union-Tribune
Centennial celebrations, new breakthrough artists and notable anniversaries abounded in jazz in 2025. It was a year that…
Jazz star Chris Botti concert tour hits SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco
Bay Area Chris Botti fans will have plenty of chances to see him perform at the start of…
Lakers respond to JJ Redick’s call for change, rally to beat Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — When Brice Sensabaugh drilled a wide-open three pointer in the third quarter, Lakers coach JJ Redick…
Mrs. Christmas Comes to Long Beach – Director Karole Foreman Tells All
Created from the mind behind last year’s winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding…
Anaheim brewery invites originality to holiday classics at jazz event | Lifestyle
Under the stars and warm by the fire, attendees of the third annual Fireside Jazz event, hosted by…