Music & Features

Interview: Waldowski and Fulton Celebrate Swing’s Leading Women

On Sunday, March 15, the Presidio Theatre will host a project that looks backward to move forward. Flying High: Still Soaring, presented by Jazz at the Ballroom, honors the women vocalists of the swing era whose voices became the emotional soundtrack of the Great Depression and World War II—and whose artistry evolved into the intimate small-group jazz of the 1950s. (read more)

5 Jazz Shows Not to Miss in March

From a world premiere exploring the Black Panther archives to a hip-hop-infused tribute to Miles Davis, the SFJAZZ Center’s March lineup emphasizes cultural resonance and rhythmic evolution.

The SFJAZZ Center calendar this March suggests a season of introspection and heavy rhythmic lifting. While the schedule honors Miles Davis's centennial, it avoids retrospective traps by leaning into the "wired-up" and the "genre-blurring." The following five performances offer the essential path through the month for those seeking music that treats the tradition as a launchpad rather than a destination. (read more)