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See what Listening Parties are all about in this clip from our event with Eric Harland on September 30, 2009:

Every Members Listening Party features a guest artist in conversation, playing excerpts from favorite recordings and sharing their insights and anecdotes on the music. These evenings are a great way to get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the music in an intimate setting, and one of several unique programs we offer throughout the year open only the SFJAZZ Members!

Listening Parties are held twice a year, and include a compliemtary wine and dessert reception where Members have a chance to meet the artist face-to-face.

Every SFJAZZ Member household is entitled to two FREE tickets to each Listening Party. Become a Member today!

Some past Listening Parties have included:

John SantosFriday, March 6, 2009
John Santos discussed Latin Jazz: America's Music at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum.

View photos and a tracklist from the evening here.


Stefon HarrisTuesday, October 7, 2008
Stefon Harris, in conversation at the War Memorial Green Room, discussed phrasing and storytelling in sound.


Oscar Castro-NevesThursday, March 4, 2008
Oscar Castro-Neves chronicled the birth of bossa nova music at this Listening Party held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum.


Thursday, Sept 14, 2006
Zakir Hussain discussed growing up in Bombay under his father, the renowned musician Alla Rakha, as well as his involvement in the birth of fusion music. View photos and download a recording of the evening here.


March 10, 2005
”John Coltrane: Inspiration and Influence”
Bobby Hutcherson, Miguel Zenón, and Joshua Redman in conversation with Dmitri Matheny, SFJAZZ Director of Education, at the Herbst Theatre.


April 10, 2003
Charlie Haden, legendary jazz bassist

View photos and a tracklist from the evening here.


Other guest artists have included Bobby Hutcherson, David Harrington of the Kronos Quartet, Renee Rosnes, Robert Hurst, Josh Roseman, New York Times critic Ben Ratliff, Mary Stallings, Bill Bell & Eddie Marshall, and legendary record producer Orrin Keepnews.

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