JUNE 7-18 • Over 40 Shows
40th San Francisco Jazz Festival
This June's 40th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival features 42 concerts in 12 days at 3 venues in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood. Highlights include Jacob Collier, Samara Joy, Al Di Meola, Cindy Blackman, John Medeski and Vernon Reid performing a Tony Williams Tribute, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, José James Sings Erykah Badu, Donald Harrison, Charles McPherson, Gerald Clayton, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Ross, Paula West, John Brothers Piano Company, Dan Tepfer: Natural Machines, Barrio Manouche & Gaucho, Sundra Manning, Malika Tirolien, High Pulp, Ben William, Orchestra Gold, Edward Simon: The Songs of Latin American Women, Pasquale Grasso, Brandon Goldberg & much more!
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THU-SUN, MAY 11-14
Billy Hart, Lenny White, Dennis Chambers & Jeff "Tain" Watts
Give The Drummer Some — Each night a different legendary drummer leads a group featuring pianist Joe Warner, bassist Essiet Essiet and special guests.
THU-SUN, MAY 11-14
Billy Hart, Lenny White, Dennis Chambers & Jeff "Tain" Watts
Give The Drummer Some — Each night a different legendary drummer leads a group featuring pianist Joe Warner, bassist Essiet Essiet and special guests.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including deep savings, free listening parties, access to 2023-24 Season early, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
FRI-SAT, MAY 19-20 • SEE NEW DATES
Soweto Kinch: White Juju
London-based saxophonist/rapper presents this bold, groundbreaking project featuring Gary Bartz, Kebbi Williams, Nicholas Payton, Marcus Shelby & more.
FRI, JUN 16 • 8 PM
Paula West: 25th Anniversary of 'Temptation'
Legendary Bay Area vocalist revisits her 1998 debut album featuring an eclectic song list, from Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed’s 1933 title tune to Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Explain” and more!
FRI-SAT, MAY 19-20 • SEE NEW DATES
Soweto Kinch: White Juju
London-based saxophonist/rapper presents this bold, groundbreaking project featuring Gary Bartz, Kebbi Williams, Nicholas Payton, Marcus Shelby & more.
FRI, JUN 16 • 8 PM
Paula West: 25th Anniversary of 'Temptation'
Legendary Bay Area vocalist revisits her 1998 debut album featuring an eclectic song list, from Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed’s 1933 title tune to Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Explain” and more!
SAT, JUNE 17 • 8 PM
Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite
Two living icons of the blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop and Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite, team up for this double bill concert.
Watch
SFJAZZ At Home
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, every week – four groundbreaking concerts a month for only $5.
Watch
SFJAZZ At Home
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, every week – four groundbreaking concerts a month for only $5.
SAT, JUNE 17 • 8 PM
Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite
Two living icons of the blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop and Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite, team up for this double bill concert.
FRI, SEP 8 • 8 PM
Ledisi Sings Nina Simone
R&B superstar Ledisi performs her sparkling tribute to the "High Priestess of Soul," Nina Simone, backed by a full orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall.
STANFORD LIVE AND SFJAZZ PRESENTS
Sérgio Mendes, Andrew Bird, & Jorge Drexler at Frost Amphitheater
Stanford Live and SFJAZZ present Sérgio Mendes (July 8), Andrew Bird (July 22), and Jorge Drexler (July 27) at the historic outdoor Frost Amphitheater in Stanford.
FRI, SEP 8 • 8 PM
Ledisi Sings Nina Simone
R&B superstar Ledisi performs her sparkling tribute to the "High Priestess of Soul," Nina Simone, backed by a full orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall.
STANFORD LIVE AND SFJAZZ PRESENTS
Sérgio Mendes, Andrew Bird, & Jorge Drexler at Frost Amphitheater
Stanford Live and SFJAZZ present Sérgio Mendes (July 8), Andrew Bird (July 22), and Jorge Drexler (July 27) at the historic outdoor Frost Amphitheater in Stanford.
SUN, MAY 21 • 1 PM
SFJAZZ High School All-Stars w/ Kebbi Williams
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars' Combo and Big Band perform alongside GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Kebbi Williams.
Photo Exhibit
10 Years at SFJAZZ Center
Photos featuring memorable concerts & artists from SFJAZZ Center’s first 10 years are now on displayed in the SFUSD window-sills opposite the SFJAZZ Center.
Photo Exhibit
10 Years at SFJAZZ Center
Photos featuring memorable concerts & artists from SFJAZZ Center’s first 10 years are now on displayed in the SFUSD window-sills opposite the SFJAZZ Center.
SUN, MAY 21 • 1 PM
SFJAZZ High School All-Stars w/ Kebbi Williams
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars' Combo and Big Band perform alongside GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Kebbi Williams.
SAT, SEP 9 • 8 PM
Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour
The legendary global fusion group featuring John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram performs at Davies Symphony Hall.
RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE
A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.
SAT, SEP 9 • 8 PM
Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour
The legendary global fusion group featuring John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram performs at Davies Symphony Hall.
RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE
A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.
JUNE 7-18 • Over 40 Shows
40th San Francisco Jazz Festival
This June's 40th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival features 42 concerts in 12 days at 3 venues in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood. Highlights include Jacob Collier, Samara Joy, Al Di Meola, Cindy Blackman, John Medeski and Vernon Reid performing a Tony Williams Tribute, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, José James Sings Erykah Badu, Donald Harrison, Charles McPherson, Gerald Clayton, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Ross, Paula West, John Brothers Piano Company, Dan Tepfer: Natural Machines, Barrio Manouche & Gaucho, Sundra Manning, Malika Tirolien, High Pulp, Ben William, Orchestra Gold, Edward Simon: The Songs of Latin American Women, Pasquale Grasso, Brandon Goldberg & much more!
Buy TicketsJOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including deep savings, free listening parties, access to 2023-24 Season early, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
THU-SUN, MAY 11-14
Billy Hart, Lenny White, Dennis Chambers & Jeff "Tain" Watts
Give The Drummer Some — Each night a different legendary drummer leads a group featuring pianist Joe Warner, bassist Essiet Essiet and special guests.
THU-SUN, MAY 11-14
Billy Hart, Lenny White, Dennis Chambers & Jeff "Tain" Watts
Give The Drummer Some — Each night a different legendary drummer leads a group featuring pianist Joe Warner, bassist Essiet Essiet and special guests.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including deep savings, free listening parties, access to 2023-24 Season early, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
FRI-SAT, MAY 19-20 • SEE NEW DATES
Soweto Kinch: White Juju
London-based saxophonist/rapper presents this bold, groundbreaking project featuring Gary Bartz, Kebbi Williams, Nicholas Payton, Marcus Shelby & more.
FRI, JUN 16 • 8 PM
Paula West: 25th Anniversary of 'Temptation'
Legendary Bay Area vocalist revisits her 1998 debut album featuring an eclectic song list, from Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed’s 1933 title tune to Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Explain” and more!
FRI-SAT, MAY 19-20 • SEE NEW DATES
Soweto Kinch: White Juju
London-based saxophonist/rapper presents this bold, groundbreaking project featuring Gary Bartz, Kebbi Williams, Nicholas Payton, Marcus Shelby & more.
FRI, JUN 16 • 8 PM
Paula West: 25th Anniversary of 'Temptation'
Legendary Bay Area vocalist revisits her 1998 debut album featuring an eclectic song list, from Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed’s 1933 title tune to Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Explain” and more!
SAT, JUNE 17 • 8 PM
Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite
Two living icons of the blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop and Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite, team up for this double bill concert.
Watch
SFJAZZ At Home
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, every week – four groundbreaking concerts a month for only $5.
Watch
SFJAZZ At Home
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, every week – four groundbreaking concerts a month for only $5.
SAT, JUNE 17 • 8 PM
Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite
Two living icons of the blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop and Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite, team up for this double bill concert.
FRI, SEP 8 • 8 PM
Ledisi Sings Nina Simone
R&B superstar Ledisi performs her sparkling tribute to the "High Priestess of Soul," Nina Simone, backed by a full orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall.
STANFORD LIVE AND SFJAZZ PRESENTS
Sérgio Mendes, Andrew Bird, & Jorge Drexler at Frost Amphitheater
Stanford Live and SFJAZZ present Sérgio Mendes (July 8), Andrew Bird (July 22), and Jorge Drexler (July 27) at the historic outdoor Frost Amphitheater in Stanford.
FRI, SEP 8 • 8 PM
Ledisi Sings Nina Simone
R&B superstar Ledisi performs her sparkling tribute to the "High Priestess of Soul," Nina Simone, backed by a full orchestra at Davies Symphony Hall.
STANFORD LIVE AND SFJAZZ PRESENTS
Sérgio Mendes, Andrew Bird, & Jorge Drexler at Frost Amphitheater
Stanford Live and SFJAZZ present Sérgio Mendes (July 8), Andrew Bird (July 22), and Jorge Drexler (July 27) at the historic outdoor Frost Amphitheater in Stanford.
SUN, MAY 21 • 1 PM
SFJAZZ High School All-Stars w/ Kebbi Williams
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars' Combo and Big Band perform alongside GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Kebbi Williams.
Photo Exhibit
10 Years at SFJAZZ Center
Photos featuring memorable concerts & artists from SFJAZZ Center’s first 10 years are now on displayed in the SFUSD window-sills opposite the SFJAZZ Center.
Photo Exhibit
10 Years at SFJAZZ Center
Photos featuring memorable concerts & artists from SFJAZZ Center’s first 10 years are now on displayed in the SFUSD window-sills opposite the SFJAZZ Center.
SUN, MAY 21 • 1 PM
SFJAZZ High School All-Stars w/ Kebbi Williams
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars' Combo and Big Band perform alongside GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Kebbi Williams.
SAT, SEP 9 • 8 PM
Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour
The legendary global fusion group featuring John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram performs at Davies Symphony Hall.
RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE
A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.
SAT, SEP 9 • 8 PM
Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour
The legendary global fusion group featuring John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram performs at Davies Symphony Hall.
RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE
A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.