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Groove Master Oz Noy: How a Guitar Virtuoso Blends Funk, Jazz, and Blues into a Unique Musical Landscape
by Steven Roby
In this episode we dive into the electrifying world of guitarist Oz Noy, discussing his unique blend of funk, jazz, and blues. Noy shares the story behind his latest project, Triple Play, an album recorded at Stages Music Arts in Maryland after a series of tours with his band. “I called the guys like, hey, let's ...
Lucinda Williams At Stern Grove 2024
by Walter Atkins
On Sunday August 18, 2024, the 87th San Francisco Stern Grove Festival continued its summer Series with the popular Lucinda Williams. Williams and her crack band dazzled the Stern Grove crowd on an uncharacteristically warm Sunday afternoon. Her country, bluesy storytelling songs along with accompanying anecdotes made for an entertaining close to the weekend. Singer / ...
Fillmore Jazz Festival 2024
by Walter Atkins
Fillmore Jazz Festival 2024 Harlem Of The West San Francisco CA July 6-7 2024 This year's 35th edition of the San Francisco's massive Fillmore Jazz Festival focused on the rich and extensive heritage of the City's historic Fillmore district and it's importance as the cultural and musical “Harlem of ...
Multi-Cultural AfroBlueGrazz Guitarist Pascal Bokar's 'I Can Tell' Drops Today
An award-winning jazz composer, guitarist and vocalist, Dr. Pascal Bokar Thiam presents a global musical banquet from his native France to his Senegalese and Malian roots. Anchored in bebop, he has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Donald Byrd, Donald Bailey and Donald Brown. Pascal is the “father” of the funky, jazzy, bluesy, bluegrass-y, joyous and thoroughly infectious ...
The Dave Holland New Quartet at the 2024 SFJAZZ Summer Festival
by Roy Strassman
The Dave Holland New Quartet SFJAZZ Center Summer Festival San Francisco, CA May 27, 2024 Last night, Dave Holland completed a four-day residency at SFJAZZ Center in the heart of San Francisco's Hayes Valley district. His Friday night performance showcased the exceptional talent of the current members of The Dave ...
Gerald Clayton-Elena Pinderhughes Duo at Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
by Roy Strassman
Gerald Clayton-Elena Pinderhughes Duo Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society Live performance Half Moon Bay Sunday, April 28, 2024 It is always a rewarding experience to attend a show at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay near San Francisco, both for the music and the beachfront location. As ...
Lettuce with John Scofield at SFJAZZ
by Walter Atkins
Lettuce with John Scofield SFJAZZ Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CA April 27, 2024 The popular jam band Lettuce and very special friend John Scofield, took the chill off a seriously windy evening with an exciting dance show performance at SFJAZZ Center. Lettuce's enticing brand of funk and fusion was well received ...
Hiromi's Sonicwonder At SFJAZZ
by Chuck Lenatti
Hiromi's SonicwonderSFJAZZ, Miner AuditoriumSan Francisco, CAApril 14, 2024 Hiromi and her merry band of simpatico sonic warriors concluded their San Francisco run at SFJAZZ's Miner Auditorium with an exhilarating jolt of electricity as they dove into their latest release, Sonicwonderland (Concord Records, 2023). The uniquely coiffed pianist wore a ...
Innovative Jazz Vocalist/Composer Jacqui Naylor Releases 'Treasures Of The Heart,' Her 12th Album
Jacqui Naylor is one of the most captivating and innovative vocalists on the scene today. Her albums are not easy to characterize because they always take you on unexpected adventures with songs flavored with jazz, R&B, soul, and pop. The prolific recording artist, singer, and composer is now releasing her 12th album, Treasures of the Heart, ...
