Take 6 and the Architecture of Harmony
Four decades into their career, Take 6 still builds its singular sound on disciplined arranging, close listening, and melody. A San Francisco masterclass, an interview with Claude McKnight, and the closing night of the group’s SFJAZZ residency revealed how that architecture continues to evolve.
Madeleine Peyroux’s Multicultural Tapestry
On the second night of her two-night run at SFJAZZ’s Miner Auditorium, Madeleine Peyroux delivered a socially conscious, intimate performance that transformed the room into a global neighborhood.
The Ghost in the Machine: Mayo and Berliner Re-Embody Jazz at Miner
At SFJAZZ, Michael Mayo and Sasha Berliner didn’t just play the standards—they refracted them through a new, post-digital architecture. Read our review of the UpSwing series finale, where vocal loops and percussive vibes reshaped the jazz tradition.