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Naturally 7 at Miner Auditorium

by Steven Roby
August 15, 2025

Naturally 7 Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CAAugust 10, 2025 Seven voices filled Miner Auditorium with the weight and punch of a full band--no guitars, no drum kit, no horns in sight. It was a packed house, and from the opening moments, the crowd responded to each reveal with whoops and standing ...

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David Binney Action Trio At Joe Henderson Lab

by Steven Roby
August 12, 2025

David Binney Action Trio Joe Henderson Lab San Francisco, CA August 9, 2025 With its two glass walls--one facing busy Franklin Street--the Joe Henderson Lab at the SFJAZZ Center feels like an open studio. At 7 p.m., the sold-out David Binney Action Trio made the most of that intimacy: all 100 ...

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Sun Ra Arkestra At Miner Auditorium

by Steven Roby
August 5, 2025

Sun Ra Arkestra Miner Auditorium San Francisco, California July 31, 2025 Under the kaleidoscopic lights of Miner Auditorium, the Sun Ra Arkestra landed the first of their four-night residency. Fifteen musicians--adorned in sequined robes, ornate headdresses, and Egyptian motifs--assembled amid drifting fog. With a single stomp, bandleader Knoel ...

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Ravi Coltrane & Coltraxx At Miner Auditorium

by Steven Roby
July 28, 2025

Ravi Coltrane & Coltraxx Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CA July 24, 2025 When Ravi Coltrane 's acoustic quartet, Coltraxx, took the stage at San Francisco's Miner Auditorium, it wove a tapestry of sound that honored jazz's lineage while boldly pushing its boundaries. The quartet--Coltrane on saxophones, David Virelles on piano, Dezron ...

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From Houston Roots to Global Stages: Kat Edmonson Keeps Movin’ Forward

by Steven Roby
January 24, 2025

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 ...

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Lakecia Benjamin: The Jazz Trailblazer Redefining the Live Experience

by Steven Roby
January 22, 2025

Lakecia Benjamin doesn't just play jazz--she lives it. A five-time Grammy nominee, saxophonist, and bandleader, she embodies a whirlwind of sound and soul that redefines the boundaries of modern music. When she talks about her latest album, Phoenix Reimagined (Live), it's not just an exploration of her artistry; it's an invitation to feel the pulse of ...

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Jamie Baum: Redefining Jazz with Poetry and Global Sounds

by Steven Roby
January 21, 2025

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 ...

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Derek Gripper and Ballaké Sissoko: Strings in Perfect Harmony

by Steven Roby
January 14, 2025

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 ...

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Mads Tolling: Jazz Collaborations and Classics Reimagined

by Steven Roby
January 11, 2025

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 ...

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Richard Bona: Exploring Roots, Freedom, and Global Sounds

by Steven Roby
January 9, 2025

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 ...