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Andrew Gilbert
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Pianist Sumi Tonooka revived by jazz-classical connection
Pianist and composer Sumi Tonooka felt she had hit a wall until a friend's challenge set her on a new direction and toward a revival.
New North Beach jazz club Keys Bistro looking for solid footing
Like many San Francisco nightspots lately, Keys Jazz Bistro, marking its one-year anniversary, is looking for more consistent attendance.
Miho Hazama takes her chamber jazz into orbit
Composer and musician who made an indelible impression at the Monterey Jazz Festival, brings her first West Coast tour to 3 NorCal concerts.
Sax star Wayne Escoffery needs no introduction — but here’s one anyway
Acclaimed New York saxophonist has played the Bay Area, but never as a bandleader -- until now.
After surprise Grammy nomination, säje takes the next step
Vocal supergroup set to play 3 Bay Area gigs Oct. 16-19.
‘100 Years of Disney Songs’ sweeps into San Francisco
Starring Bay Area singers Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson and featuring A-List band, '100 Years of Disney' comes to SFJAZZ for one night only.
Game-changing Manhattan Transfer brings final tour to SF
The jazz vocal group plays 3 shows at SFJAZZ Center Sept. 29 and 30.
Don’t look now, but Joshua Redman’s jazz career is evolving
There’s an early moment on Joshua Redman’s new album “where are we” that seems to open up a quietly astonishing landscape where the Berkeley saxophonist has never ventured before. The...
Groundbreaking band Shakti returns to Bay Area with new lineup
Indian/jazz band anchored by Bay Area percussionist Zakir Hussain and guitarist John McLaughlin is marking its 50th year.
Fall arts 2023: Bay Area dance troupes ready bold new works, revivals
Dance fans can look forward to recitals by Smuin Ballet, Chitresh Das, Urban Bush Women and more.