What concerts are presented by SFJAZZ throughout the year?
SFJAZZ presents a phenomenal array of jazz concerts year-round, from the classic to the
avant-garde, gathering the legends of today and the rising stars of tomorrow in premier
venues throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. San Francisco becomes the “jazz
capital” each fall with the highly-acclaimed, three-week long San
Francisco Jazz Festival. The SFJAZZ
Spring Season, widely noted for its theme-based approach to programming,
is in its 7th year and offers a variety of different artists and genres from March to
June. SFJAZZ Summerfest is the
organization's annual series of free summer outdoor concerts, featuring over dozens of
events from June through October in parks and commercial centers throughout the Bay Area.
What is the SFJAZZ Spring Season?
In 1999, SFJAZZ debuted the first Spring Season of concerts. For four months, from March
thru June, SFJAZZ presents more than 30 stellar concerts (generally between one and four
concerts per week) featuring some of the biggest and brightest names in jazz and its related
musical forms.
Where are SFJAZZ events held?
SFJAZZ features events at various music venues in San Francisco and other parts of the
Bay Area. SFJAZZ carefully chooses the venue that best suits each performance for an optimum
concert-going experience. From the intimate elegance of the 300-seat Florence Gould Theatre
(at the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park) to the superb acoustics of Herbst Theatre’s
900-seat grand chamber music hall, from the innovative energy in the 950-seat Palace of
Fine Arts Theatre to the uniquely intimate and stately ambiance of Nob Hill’s 3000-seat
Masonic Center, SFJAZZ invites our audiences to enjoy jazz in the best music venues around!
Where can I go to learn more about the concerts?
Each individual concert has its own page on the SFJAZZ website, with photos, descriptions,
band personnel, program notes, links and more – all designed to send you deeper
into the musical world of these great jazz artists. The SFJAZZ season newsletters contain
in-depth articles about many of the upcoming performances.
Join the mailing list to receive our printed newsletters by postal mail or to receive
the weekly SFJAZZ eNewsletter, announcing special events and highlighting different SFJAZZ
artists via email.
How can I see/hear the SFJAZZ All-Star High School Ensemble?
The SFJAZZ All-Star High School Ensemble is a dynamic 20-piece big band boasting some
of the most talented young musicians in Northern California. Directed by esteemed jazz
education Dr. Dee Spencer, the ensemble performs in a wide variety of contexts throughout
the year. View the All-Stars performance schedule
How can I get a schedule of concerts sent to me?
Call the SFJAZZ box office at 415-788-7353 to have a current schedule sent to you. To
regularly receive a complete selection of the most up-to-date information on concerts
and events, join the SFJAZZ mailing list.
How can I receive email updates about SFJAZZ happenings?
Join the SFJAZZ mailing list or call 415-398-5655.
How can I update my address information you have on file?
Help SFJAZZ keep current information so that we can let you know about new events, concert
changes and other important details. To update your personal information, such as addresses
or phone numbers, send an email to
mailbox@sfjazz.org or call 415-398-5655.
How can I become an SFJAZZ volunteer?
SFJAZZ volunteers are a big-hearted group of people whose generous efforts are central
to our mission of bringing world-class jazz to the San Francisco Bay Area. Volunteers
are honored and rewarded in a number of ways, including the bi-annual, post-season volunteer
parties. As an extra show of appreciation, SFJAZZ rewards volunteers who contribute 15
hours or more of service with the gift of an SFJAZZ Individual level membership. To become
an SFJAZZ Volunteer, please call the SFJAZZ Volunteer Hotline at 415-398-5655 x114 or
email
rwarren@sfjazz.org.
How do I find out about jobs at SFJAZZ?
SFJAZZ is fortunate to have built a team of world class professionals. Job openings are
regularly posted and updated on the SFJAZZ website. Find
out about joining the team.
Does SFJAZZ have an internship program?
Internship positions are posted on the
job opportunities section of the SFJAZZ website.
Does SFJAZZ make donations to other non-profit organizations?
Through the Ticket Donation Program, SFJAZZ offers concert tickets to various Bay Area
charitable organizations for use in fundraising through silent auctions, raffles and benefit
events. Ticket requests can be made at any time but must be submitted in writing a minimum
of three months prior to the fundraising event. For more information on the Ticket Donation
Program, contact the SFJAZZ Audience Services Manager at 415-398-5655 x147 or email
boxoffice@sfjazz.org.
