With its members selected via competitive auditions each year, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars represents the highest caliber of young jazz musicians from the Bay Area. Performing in small group and 19-piece big band formats, the All-Stars will highlight the music of piano legend McCoy Tyner, as well as original compositions. And for this concert, pro-level drummer Eric Harland (of the SFJAZZ Collective) will be the band’s special guest.

Founded and directed by Dr. Dee Spencer, one of the Bay Area’s leading jazz educators, the HSAS program is widely renowned. Since 2001, five All-Star students have also made the Grammy® All-American Jazz Ensemble; four have received ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Awards; and the All-Stars as a group has received a stunning 30 DownBeat Student Music Awards.

"The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars are some of the most talented and committed young players I’ve ever had a chance to work with. They’re setting the standard for all the young big bands out there."
—Miguel Zenón