April 01, 2024
The Spirit of Ubuntu: Celebrating South African Freedom DayBy Atiyyah Khan
Cape Town-based guest writer Atiyyah Khan speaks to the South African artists performing during the week of 4/25-28 in celebration of the country’s 30th Freedom Day.
April 01, 2024
South Africa Freedom Day PlaylistCurated by Melanie Scholtz and McCoy Mrubata
This month's playlist is curated by South Africa's own vocalist-composer Melanie Scholtz, and saxophonist McCoy Mrubata.
March 28, 2024
Drop the Needle w/ Julian LageThe guitarist, composer, and SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director brings a decidedly individual approach to everything he touches, including our Drop the Needle series, for which he comments on a series of video clips of master guitarists rather than vinyl records.
May 01, 2024
Sax Leading the Pack: A Preview of the 41st San Francisco Jazz FestivalBy Richard Scheinin
Staff writer Richard Scheinin highlights the lineup of superb saxophonists and other greats performing during the 41st San Francisco Jazz Festival.
April 30, 2024
Five Things You Should Know About Patti AustinBy Richard Scheinin
On May 9 at the SFJAZZ 2024 Gala, legendary vocalist Patti Austin will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her more than 60 years in the business. Here are five things you should know.
April 15, 2024
On The Record: Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge"By Rusty Aceves
This week's Joe Henderson Festival kicks off with a Hotplate tribute to his 1966 Blue Note album Inner Urge. Here's a deeper dive into this classic.
April 05, 2024
On the Record: Hiromi's "Sonicwonderland"By SFJAZZ
Before Hiromi returns to Miner Auditorium next week, we take a closer look at the pianist's new album featuring the band she brings for these performances, and videos made for the songs.
May 01, 2024
“Staying Out of the Box”: SFJAZZ Dialogues w/ Patti AustinSFJAZZ Dialogues
Vocalist, songwriter and SFJAZZ lifetime achievement award recipient Patti Austin sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard.
April 25, 2024
The Breakdown: Swing Beat w/ Johnathan BlakeDrummer and composer Johnathan Blake takes a deep dive into the swing beat — the heartbeat of modern jazz — citing inspirational examples, the mnemonic device he uses to keep the feel in his head, building the rhythm from the all-important ride cymbal beat, creating a dialog among all four limbs, and playing at various tempos.
April 19, 2024
Kandace Springs performs "We'll Find A Way"Vocalist and keyboardist Kandace Springs performs her composition “We’ll Find a Way” from her new album “Run Your Race” during her concert on February 22, 2024.
April 12, 2024
Howard Wiley performs "Hotel California & "California Love"SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Howard Wiley and his band perform a medley of the Eagles’ “Hotel California” and Tupac Shakur’s “California Love” during his concert on March 23, 2024.
May 01, 2024
SFJAZZ 2024 Gala PlaylistCurated by SFJAZZ
This month's playlist reflects Terence Blanchard's vision for the SFJAZZ 2024 Gala, acting as a guide to the sounds listeners can expect to hear at the Gala Concert taking place on May 9.
April 01, 2024
South Africa Freedom Day PlaylistCurated by Melanie Scholtz and McCoy Mrubata
This month's playlist is curated by South Africa's own vocalist-composer Melanie Scholtz, and saxophonist McCoy Mrubata.
March 20, 2024
Cosmic Music: John and Alice ColtraneCurated by SFJAZZ staff
Saxophonist and Resident Artistic Director Ravi Coltrane brings his exciting project "Cosmic Music" (3/30-31) that honors the music of his legendary parents, John and Alice Coltrane. Here is a curated playlist of music from both iconic artists.
March 01, 2024
PLAYLIST: SPIRITUAL JAZZ HARPCurated by SFJAZZ Staff
In celebration of Brandee Younger’s upcoming tenure as Resident Artistic Director at SFJAZZ, this month's playlist focuses on a variety of exciting harpists in jazz.
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