Eight forward thinking bands over four nights at Yerba Buena Center for Arts Forum: modern big bands Travis Sullivan’s Björkestra and Realistic Orchestra; minimalist grooves from Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin and The Frequency; 2 Foot Yard’s and Iron & The Albatross’ art-pop alchemy; and the global sounds of new Israel from Third World Love and Yaron Herman Trio.
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Continuing a long tradition of "the best thematic programming" (The New York Times) SFJAZZ presents four seasons within a season this Spring: "The Discovery Series" (see left); the "Jazz Masters" series, spotlighting four legendary musicians; an all day "Jazz + Silent Film Festival" with live music accompanying classic films from the early days of the Silver Screen; and our acclaimed "Sacred Space" concerts.
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During last fall's San Francisco Jazz Festival, influential New York Times critic Ratliff celebrated the publication of his latest book, Coltrane: The Story of a Sound, with a fascinating SFJAZZ Members–only evening of discussion and guided listening. In this exclusive SFJAZZ podcast, Ratliff and SFJAZZ Executive and Artistic director Randall Kline delve into both the music and the mystique that have made the name “Coltrane” synonymous with modern jazz.
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Last Fall's San Francisco Jazz Festival marked the beginning of SFJAZZ's 25th Anniversary, a celebration that continues in 2008 with the SFJAZZ Spring Season. In its first quarter-century, SFJAZZ has expanded from a small-scale, part-time organization to one of the world's most expansive non-profit jazz institutions—all thanks to the generous contributions of the SFJAZZ Community. Find out how you can support the future of SFJAZZ.
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