a nonprofit presenter of jazz artistic and education programs

The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars program provides advanced-level training and performance opportunities for some of the most talented musicians in the nation. Selected annually by competitive audition, the All-Stars rehearse and perform with today's top jazz educators and artists.

In addition to the award-winning Big Band, the program features workshops and training in small ensemble performance, composition, jazz theory, improvisation, orchestration, arranging, and music business. Through the SFJAZZ Meet the Masters program, Ensemble members enjoy regular workshops, masterclasses and mentoring sessions with leading artists, such as Joshua Redman and the SFJAZZ Collective, Terence Blanchard, Yusef Lateef, Ravi Coltrane, and Stefon Harris.

Founded in 2001 by esteemed jazz educator Dr. Dee Spencer, the All-Stars have appeared at the San Francisco Jazz Festival (annually since 2001), SFJAZZ Spring Season (annually since 2004), Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Competition (finalists in 2002 and 2003), and at community concerts in top professional jazz clubs, festivals, museums, and community arts centers throughout California.

The rewards are evident in their "dynamite" (JazzTimes) performances, which give “testimony to the continuing persistence of the creative spirit” (Los Angeles Times). "These kids are amazing," wrote the San Jose Mercury News, "jazz has a future!"

SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Auditions Open Now

Reserve your seat on the bandstand! Sign up now for an audition time for the 2008-09 SFJAZZ High School All-Stars.


SFJAZZ on SPARK

 

The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Quintet was selected as one of twenty of the hottest rising young talents across many disciplines as part of 7x7's Annual "Hot 20 under 40."  Check out the All-Star press

 

MastersAll-Stars Spring Community Concert Series
Check out the Ensemble live this spring.