Cécile McLorin Salvant creates magic at Zellerbach Hall | Music
There are certain days in Berkeley when it is undeniable that the city is alive with beauty and…
Two rising jazz stars cross paths in the Bay Area this weekend
The paths of two of the most exciting young vocalists in jazz keep converging in interesting places. Most…
L.A. has a new jazz mega-fest, from a former city councilman
One question has bothered Martin Ludlow in his decades as a concert and event promoter in Los Angeles.…
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…