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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BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE!
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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.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
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.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
THU, MAY 22
Heart Matter featuring Amy D & Dillon Vado
Vibraphone, electric bass, and drums form the group’s signature sonic palette, setting a potent foundation for powerful, timeless vocals.
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.
THU, MAY 22
Heart Matter featuring Amy D & Dillon Vado
Vibraphone, electric bass, and drums form the group’s signature sonic palette, setting a potent foundation for powerful, timeless vocals.
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.
FRI, MAY 23
Judith Owen
Making her SFJAZZ debut, singer Judith Owen is a performer whose stylistic range spans rock, pop, classical, jazz, blues, and musical theatre.
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.
FRI, MAY 23
Judith Owen
Making her SFJAZZ debut, singer Judith Owen is a performer whose stylistic range spans rock, pop, classical, jazz, blues, and musical theatre.
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.
THU-SUN, JULY 14-17
Monsieur Periné
“One of the most exciting emerging artists in Latin music” (LA Weekly) returns with their blend of French jazz and dance-inspiring Latin American rhythms.
THU-SUN, JULY 14-17
Monsieur Periné
“One of the most exciting emerging artists in Latin music” (LA Weekly) returns with their blend of French jazz and dance-inspiring Latin American rhythms.
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.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
THU-SUN, JUL 30-AUG 3
SUN RA ARKESTRA
The legendary Afrofuturism pioneers return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
THU-SUN, JUL 30-AUG 3
SUN RA ARKESTRA
The legendary Afrofuturism pioneers return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.
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.
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.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
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.
ANNOUNCED
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as Chief Executive Officer
Gabrielle Armand joins SFJAZZ as the new Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025.
THU, MAY 22
Heart Matter featuring Amy D & Dillon Vado
Vibraphone, electric bass, and drums form the group’s signature sonic palette, setting a potent foundation for powerful, timeless vocals.
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.
THU, MAY 22
Heart Matter featuring Amy D & Dillon Vado
Vibraphone, electric bass, and drums form the group’s signature sonic palette, setting a potent foundation for powerful, timeless vocals.
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.
FRI, MAY 23
Judith Owen
Making her SFJAZZ debut, singer Judith Owen is a performer whose stylistic range spans rock, pop, classical, jazz, blues, and musical theatre.
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.
FRI, MAY 23
Judith Owen
Making her SFJAZZ debut, singer Judith Owen is a performer whose stylistic range spans rock, pop, classical, jazz, blues, and musical theatre.
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.
THU-SUN, JULY 14-17
Monsieur Periné
“One of the most exciting emerging artists in Latin music” (LA Weekly) returns with their blend of French jazz and dance-inspiring Latin American rhythms.
THU-SUN, JULY 14-17
Monsieur Periné
“One of the most exciting emerging artists in Latin music” (LA Weekly) returns with their blend of French jazz and dance-inspiring Latin American rhythms.
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.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
THU-SUN, JUL 30-AUG 3
SUN RA ARKESTRA
The legendary Afrofuturism pioneers return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.
1983-2012
Just Announced: SFJAZZ Historical Archive
Live concerts, talks, world premieres, and more from SFJAZZ's past 40 years. .
THU-SUN, JUL 30-AUG 3
SUN RA ARKESTRA
The legendary Afrofuturism pioneers return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.