Billy Strayhorn

Other than a crackling record on a turntable, there is perhaps nothing more satisfying to a jazz aficionado than the release of never-before-heard material from a great player. Read More

Whether one's proclivities run toward Afro-Caribbean grooves, straight-ahead swing, rockin' fusion or sultry singers, there's a wealth of jazz talent on tap in the South Bay this summer. Read More

Twenty years after his self-titled R&B debut, and 20 million in record sales later, Brian McKnight says that he's "a jazz musician masquerading as a pop/R&B guy."Read More

On his album "Double Exposure" (Telarc), out this week, singer-guitarist John Pizzarelli, at the risk of offending purists, mixes riffs, chords and harmonies from jazz and pop standards into single tracks. Read More

On Saturday, the morning after the SFJazz gala, the Mr. - a gentleman who often eats dinner at a banquet table behind a card with his name calligraphed on it, and sometimes keeps his enthusiasm for such situations under wraps - reviewed this one, unbidden. Read More

Keyboardist, composer, arranger and bandleader Clare Fischer was known for his versatile and deft touch with everything from classical to jazz to Latin and Brazilian music. Read More

A boys' night out is usually dedicated to the avid pursuit of instant gratification, but in the case of trombonist Michael Treni , this convivial music hang was a long time coming. Read More

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Read More

Over the weekend, Fred Hersch, the five-time Grammy-nominated pianist and Cincinnati native, returned "home" to play a recital in Corbett Auditorium. Read More

The traditional rites of spring aren't limited to the March Madness of basketball. Read More