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Jazz News
Stay connected to the Bay Area jazz scene with news, stories, and updates from the world of jazz. From local performances and upcoming events to musicians, organizations, recordings, and the people shaping the music today, our jazz news keeps you informed and connected to the sounds and stories that matter.
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Wynton Marsalis: A Lasting Contribution to Jazz
Wynton Marsalis has helped shape jazz as a trumpeter, composer, educator, and tireless advocate for the music. As Lincoln Center honors him as its 2026–2027 Visionary Artist, this article explores his musical achievements and his dedication to introducing new generations to jazz. Read the full announcement from Lincoln Center.
Coltrane’s Africa/Brass Comes to SFJAZZ
What does it take to bring a classic jazz recording to life onstage? In this fascinating SFJAZZ interview, trumpeter Charles Tolliver discusses his connection to John Coltrane and the months he spent transcribing Africa/Brass. His October 25 performance offers Bay Area listeners a chance to experience this powerful music in concert. Read Syd Schwartz’s interview…
Yoshi’s Oakland: A New Chapter for a Local Music Institution
Many jazz lovers associate Yoshi’s with unforgettable performances by artists such as McCoy Tyner, Charlie Haden, and Pharoah Sanders. This KQED feature explores how the club is adapting to changing audiences, with more hip-hop and R&B performances—including artists backed by live bands. It’s an interesting look at the challenges and possibilities facing a longtime Bay…
A Jazz Club Returns to Haight Street
One of San Francisco’s longtime live music rooms is back. The DeLuxe has reopened on Haight Street, bringing musicians and listeners together in an intimate club setting. This article offers a look inside the revived venue and the people bringing it to life. If you enjoy hearing jazz up close, it may inspire your next…
The Tender Side of John Coltrane
Coltrane’s intensity is legendary, but his playing on John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman shows how much he could say with a ballad. Dianne Reeves and Branford Marsalis revisit that music in a new recording, and this interview explores what drew them to it. For a listening companion, try Coltrane and Hartman’s “My One and Only…
Miles Davis in 1956: a quintet in full swing
Before Kind of Blue, Miles Davis recorded a remarkable run of music with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. This recent review revisits those sessions and the four classic Prestige albums they produced. If you enjoy Miles’s ballads and hard bop, it’s a rewarding read.Read the article at Pitchfork