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The 25th Anniversary San Francisco Jazz Festival closes with four revered singers in the “World Voices” concert series. All superstars in their respective homelands, Cristina Branco (11/11), Caetano Veloso (11/17), Youssou N’Dour (11/30), and Chava Alberstein (12/9) represent music’s ability to enlighten, entertain, and energize while transcending linguistic and geographic barriers. Read article

Herbie Hancock performs with Gonzalo Rubalcaba Saturday, 11/10		Renee Rosnes gives a Members-Only Open Soundcheck 11/8
JAZZ LEGEND HERBIE HANCOCK BRINGS "RIVER" TO S.F. THIS WEEKEND While Herbie Hancock has made numerous memorable Festival appearances, his November 10 Masonic Center show promises new surprises as, in addition to drawing from his treasured songbook, Hancock will be debuting work from his new album, River: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell. Read article		MEMBERS-ONLY OPEN SOUNDCHECK THIS THURSDAY! SFJAZZ takes Members behind the scenes of the Festival with this Thursday's Open Soundcheck featuring Renee Rosnes. Beginning at 5:15, just prior to Rosnes' double-bill with Joe Lovano, this event features a window into the production elements of a show including a rare opportunity to see Collective pianist Rosnes soundcheck with her band. Read article

John Santos Rehearses with the SFJAZZ High-School All-Stars		SFJAZZ honored by S.F. Museum and Historical Society
JOHN SANTOS & SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars kick off their 2007-2008 performing season with a World Premiere of John Santos' Traditions in Transition this Sunday, November 11. The percussion maestro himself joins the All-Stars to debut this groundbreaking work, arranged by Santos cohort John Calloway. Read article		SFJAZZ honored with PRESTiGiOUS "STANDING OVATION" On November 2, the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society presented SFJAZZ with its "Standing Ovation" award, honoring our 25th Anniversary. The award is presented annually to organizations that have made significant contributions to the rich, multicultural tapestry of San Francisco and the Bay Area. Read article

Toots Thielemans debuted his Brazilian trio featuring Kenny Werner and Oscar Castro-Neves at the San Francisco Jazz Festival.

What year did the trio make its Festival debut?

The third correct respondent will receive a pair of tickets to Toots Thielemans 10/18 show at the Herbst Theatre. Answers must be received by 5PM Pacific Time, Tuesday, October 16. Winner will be contacted directly.

E-mail Your Answer (include "Bluesette" in the subject line)

Congratulations to Kevin Lum, who knew that John McLaughlin's 18-string guitar was dubbed "Double Rainbow."

The fine print: Our contest winner will be notified directly by email, and both the winner’s name and the correct answer to the question will be published in next month’s e-News. The following are not eligible to enter: employees and current contractors of SFJAZZ and its seasonal sponsors; past e-News Jazz Trivia Contest winners.