Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CA September 28, 2025 What you noticed first was the circle. Not a literal one--the chairs sat in standard rows--but a social circle that materialized as soon as Arturo O'Farrill addressed the room... [ read more ] [...]

Esperanza Spalding, has long been known for creating music with purpose, work that not only pushes the boundaries of jazz but also responds to deeper cultural and ecological needs. That same spirit now infuses her work with Prismid Sanctuary, the arts and ecology hub she co-directs in Portland, Oregon... [...]

Patricia Brennan Trio Bar Bayeux New York, NY September 24, 2025 If you've heard of Patricia Brennan, it's likely the awareness is recent. The Mexican vibraphonist isn't new to the scene, having been quietly honing her reputation through high-caliber collaborations in New York and elsewhere since at least the early [...]

Yep, it's one of those "what did Pat find at the record store?" episodes, with an emphasis on lesser known artists (unless the guitarist from Tortoise is a secret superstar). It's a testament to jazz's recent love affair with vinyl that the newest album came out on the black stuff, [...]