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Orquesta Aragón at Brava Theater

by Harry S. Pariser
May 14, 2023

Orquesta Aragón Brava Theater San Francisco, CA April 30, 2023 These days not many bands stick together for five years, let alone decades. The wonderful Orquesta Aragon has proven to be an exception to the rule since its founding in 1939 by bassist Orestes Aragón. Over the years, although personnel has ...

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Chris Potter's Generations at SFJAZZ

by Harry S. Pariser
May 10, 2023

Chris Potter SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA April 23, 2023 Veteran saxophonist and composer Chris Potter, onstage at the beginning of the final performance of a four-night presentation in San Francisco of “Generations," his remarkable new suite, informed the audience that “There are eight movements, and each of them is named for ...

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Iris DeMent at the Freight and Salvage

by Harry S. Pariser
May 6, 2023

Iris DeMent Freight and Salvage Berkeley, CA April 27, 2023 Iris Luella DeMent stands apart amidst the field of singer-songwriters who incorporate gospel, folk and country into their repertoire. As her website says she has “an acclaimed ability to create nuance out of everyday pain and triumph." DeMent, 62, was ...

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Maria Schneider Orchestra at Herbst Theater

by Harry S. Pariser
March 18, 2023

Maria Schneider Orchestra Herbst Theater SFJAZZ Spring Season San Francisco, CA March 2, 2023 These days only a few touring jazz orchestras exist, and those that do stand apart. Maria Schneider's 18-member ensemble, the Maria Schneider Orchestra Orchestra is one of these. The 59-year-old composer has an impressive résumé. ...

Article: Interview

Seun Kuti on His Music and His Politics

by Harry S. Pariser
August 14, 2022

At 39, Seun Kuti is many things. Singer-songwriter. Band leader. Saxophone and keyboard player. Father, husband. Politically active Nigerian citizen. Social critic and community leader. He is married to Yetunde George Ademiluyi and has a daughter Adara, who was born in 2013. Seun is the youngest son of the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his wife ...

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Ravi Coltrane at SFJAZZ Center

by Harry S. Pariser
May 10, 2022

Ravi Coltrane SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, California April 29, 2022 When you have a famous father, whether you are Seun Kuti, Miley Cyrus, or one of the innumerable talented offspring of other celebrated musicians, expectations can be enormous. That especially holds true when one is the second son of the ...

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Kronos Festival at SFJAZZ Center

by Harry S. Pariser
April 27, 2022

Kronos Quartet SFJAZZ Center Kronos Festival 2022 San Francisco, CA April 7-9, 2022 Founded in 1973, Kronos Quartet has long been one of San Francisco's musical treasures. Yet, because the quartet tours internationally, a performance in its home city is an event to take note of. The three-day Kronos Festival ...

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Anat Cohen Tentet and Quartetinho at SFJAZZ Center

by Harry S. Pariser
April 10, 2022

Anat Cohen Tentet and QuartetinhoMiner Auditorium / SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA March 26-27, 2022 Clarinetist Anat Cohen, a Tel Aviv native, studied at Berklee School of Music in Boston before relocating to Brooklyn. Over the decades, she has received worldwide recognition, including “Up and Coming Artist," “Clarinetist of the Year" and “Multi-Reedist of the ...

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Helen Sung Quartet + 1 at SFJAZZ Center

by Harry S. Pariser
April 7, 2022

Helen Sung Quartet+1 Joe Henderson lab at SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, CA March 18, 2022 Raised by immigrants from Taiwan in Houston, Texas, Helen Sung does not fit the traditional stereotype of a jazz musician. Sung was set to be a classical pianist, earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in classical ...

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Chris Potter Big Band and Quartet at SFJAZZ Center

by Harry S. Pariser
April 6, 2022

Chris Potter Big Band and Quartet CenterSFJAZZ Center San Francisco, CA March 17-19, 2022 Widely acclaimed saxophonist Chris Potter needs no introduction. His fans know him as someone who is always expanding and growing. In addition to his recent role as leader of the SFJAZZ Collective, Potter has formed trios and ...