José James and band awes Cedar crowd

Feb. 27 |     José James didn’t just sing during his homecoming concert at the Cedar on January 29, he spoke his mind. And he delivered on the wish that most concertgoers have when they go to see a promising new artist perform. He took them on...

SFJAZZ’s new home, Bobby Z’s 2nd benefit, D’Angelo’s new music

Jan. 30 |   Congrats to SFJAZZ. After presenting its first concerts in San Francisco 30 years ago, today the nonprofit organization SFJAZZ has built a home and performance venue of its own. Its grand opening occurred on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January...

Ravi Coltrane’s Blue Note debut arrives right on time

Jun. 27 |       Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Ravi Coltrane’s debut recording for Blue Note Records, Spirit Fiction, was released on June 19. I believe that’s cause for celebration. You may recall reading the news about Coltrane’s...