.Music

Clayton Call was capturing musicians on film long before he became a professional photographer. “I saw every classic band between ’66 and ’76, without taking a photo,” he said. “My mom bought a new Pentax in the...

For years, organizations in Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Moraga and beyond have hosted free outdoor summer concerts—vibrant gatherings that foster community engagement while celebrating nature, culture and local support. Whether hosted by their city or partnering organizations, these...

For the casual music fan, the transition at SFJAZZ from the organization’s founder, Randall Kline, to trumpeter Terence Blanchard has been a seamless affair.  Week by week, the roster of artists performing in the SFJAZZ Center’s 700-seat Miner...

When Tiffany Austin arrived in the Bay Area in 2009, she’d decided to put music on the back burner. After about five years supporting herself in Japan singing pop and soul, she was ready to pursue a...

Yoshi’s is one of the premier jazz clubs in the country, internationally known for the quality of its sound system, the diversity of the music they present and the delicious menu. The club’s current location in Oakland’s...

The musical ministry of Samora Pinderhughes grew out of the progressive soul of Berkeley. Pianist, composer, vocalist and anti-incarceration activist Pinderhughes has thrived since moving to New York City in 2009 to study jazz piano at Juilliard. But...

Jubu Smith has made a career out of applying his considerable talents to the creative pursuits of other artists. The Oakland-born guitarist got his start in church, honed his craft and landed gigs working with some of...