SAT, MAY 24 • Paramount Theatre
'Louis' w/ Wynton Marsalis, Cecile Licad & Orchestra
Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film LOUIS, joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 11-piece jazz ensemble conducted by Andy Faber with the captivating story-telling and classic visuals captured in Dan Pritzker’s LOUIS to provide a (not so) silent film experience at the Bay Area’s Art Deco movie palace, the Oakland Paramount.
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THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
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MON, OCT 6 • 8PM
Ledisi Sings Dinah
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025. Superstar jazz and R&B vocalist Ledisi performs her heartfelt tribute to the “Queen of the Blues,” Dinah Washington at Davies Symphony Hall.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
MON, OCT 6 • 8PM
Ledisi Sings Dinah
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025. Superstar jazz and R&B vocalist Ledisi performs her heartfelt tribute to the “Queen of the Blues,” Dinah Washington at Davies Symphony Hall.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
SUN, MAY 18
Jeff Denson Trio
Bassist Jeff Denson & his trio performs original compositions and new arrangements by Billie Holiday, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt and others.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
This double bill of visionary artists is a fitting close to this inaugural year of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series, including the explosive jazz-funk of Kneebody and the masterful pianist Aaron Parks.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
This double bill of visionary artists is a fitting close to this inaugural year of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series, including the explosive jazz-funk of Kneebody and the masterful pianist Aaron Parks.
SUN, MAY 18
Jeff Denson Trio
Bassist Jeff Denson & his trio performs original compositions and new arrangements by Billie Holiday, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt and others.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
SAT, MAY 24 • Paramount Theatre
'Louis' w/ Wynton Marsalis, Cecile Licad & Orchestra
Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film LOUIS, joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 11-piece jazz ensemble conducted by Andy Faber with the captivating story-telling and classic visuals captured in Dan Pritzker’s LOUIS to provide a (not so) silent film experience at the Bay Area’s Art Deco movie palace, the Oakland Paramount.
BUY TICKETSJOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE!
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE!
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
MON, OCT 6 • 8PM
Ledisi Sings Dinah
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025. Superstar jazz and R&B vocalist Ledisi performs her heartfelt tribute to the “Queen of the Blues,” Dinah Washington at Davies Symphony Hall.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
MON, OCT 6 • 8PM
Ledisi Sings Dinah
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025. Superstar jazz and R&B vocalist Ledisi performs her heartfelt tribute to the “Queen of the Blues,” Dinah Washington at Davies Symphony Hall.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
SUN, MAY 18
Jeff Denson Trio
Bassist Jeff Denson & his trio performs original compositions and new arrangements by Billie Holiday, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt and others.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
This double bill of visionary artists is a fitting close to this inaugural year of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series, including the explosive jazz-funk of Kneebody and the masterful pianist Aaron Parks.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
This double bill of visionary artists is a fitting close to this inaugural year of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series, including the explosive jazz-funk of Kneebody and the masterful pianist Aaron Parks.
SUN, MAY 18
Jeff Denson Trio
Bassist Jeff Denson & his trio performs original compositions and new arrangements by Billie Holiday, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt and others.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
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