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Meshell Ndegeocello at SFJAZZ Center
by Harry S. Pariser
Meshell Ndegeocello No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, CA January 17, 2025 The works and courageous career of writer and novelist James Baldwin (August 2, 1924--December 1, 1987) had an immense impact on many people. One of them is bassist and songwriter/composer Meshell ...
Monterey Jazz Festival 2024
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from the 2024 Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, CA on September 27-29, 2024 featuring Brandee Younger, Yebba, Keyon Harrold, Chien Chien Lu, Mumu Fresh, Stanley Clarke, Hiromi, Somi, Endea Owens, Akili Bradley, Jason Moran, Mimi Fox, Monophonics, Samara Joy, Cory Henry, Sasha Berliner, Ulysses Owens Jr., SFJAZZ Collective, Robert Glasper, Warren Wolf, ...
From Houston Roots to Global Stages: Kat Edmonson Keeps Movin’ Forward
by Steven Roby
In the crowded landscape of contemporary music, Kat Edmonson shines like a vintage jewel. The award-winning singer-songwriter, known for her seamless blend of jazz, pop, and soft rock, has a knack for capturing timeless and strikingly personal emotions.With six studio albums, performances at legendary venues like Carnegie Hall, and collaborations with icons such as ...
Jamie Baum: Redefining Jazz with Poetry and Global Sounds
by Steven Roby
When Jamie Baum steps onto the stage, flute in hand, she transforms into a storyteller, weaving melodies and rhythms that feel like a conversation with the world. Her latest album, What Times Are These, is more than music; it's an exploration of poetry, culture, and the human condition. As a guest on the Backstage Bay Area ...
Derek Gripper and Ballaké Sissoko: Strings in Perfect Harmony
by Steven Roby
Derek Gripper's music is where tradition meets transformation. Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Gripper has spent his career transcending the boundaries of classical guitar by breathing new life into African string traditions. His latest project, a stunning collaboration with Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko, exemplifies the kind of creative daring that defies categorization. During a ...
Mads Tolling: Jazz Collaborations and Classics Reimagined
by Steven Roby
When two-time Grammy-winning violinist Mads Tolling picks up his bow, magic happens. From reinterpreting classics like The Beatles' “Blackbird" to crafting soul-stirring arrangements of “What a Wonderful World" with the iconic Kenny Washington, Mads continues to redefine the boundaries of jazz and classical fusion. In the latest episode of Backstage Bay Area, Tolling delves ...
Richard Bona: Exploring Roots, Freedom, and Global Sounds
by Steven Roby
Richard Bona, the Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist affectionately known as “The African Sting," brings his unparalleled artistry to Yoshi's in Oakland this January. With his Asante Trio--featuring Cuban pianist Jesus Pupo and drummer Ludwig Afonso--Bona promises an Afro-Cuban musical feast. But his Yoshi's performances are only the beginning of an exciting year, packed with a ...
Nduduzo Makhathini at the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
by Roy Strassman
Nduduzo Makhathini Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society Half Moon Bay, California November 3, 2024 As the waves gently lapped upon the shore beneath the setting sun on a lovely early November Sunday in Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, pianist, composer, bandleader and healer Nduduzo Makhathini and his trio took the stage ...
Emilio Castillo on Tower of Power’s Timeless Christmas Groove
by Steven Roby
Few bands like Tower of Power embody timeless grooves and unmistakable soul. For over 50 years, the East Bay legends have delivered their signature funk, horn-driven energy, and sheer musical joy. Now, founder Emilio Castillo and his bandmates are bringing that same magic to the holidays with their first-ever Christmas album, It's Christmas.As Emilio ...
