Lettuce Turned SFJAZZ into Funk Church
Lettuce capped its four-night SFJAZZ residency by turning Miner Auditorium into a joyous funk revival. Steve Roby reviews a night of deep grooves, fearless improvisation, and a dance floor that refused to stay seated.
Marcus Machado Fills the Lab With Voltage
Marcus Machado and his Traces of Purple trio transform the Joe Henderson Lab into a study of density, sustain, and funk. From Hendrix-inspired soundscapes to pandemic-era anthems, Machado looms as a "guitar god" in this sold-out headline debut.