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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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Give the drummer some!

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.

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Give the drummer some!

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.

Buy Tickets
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.

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Soweto Kinch

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.

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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!

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Soweto Kinch

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.

Buy Tickets
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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Buy Tickets
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.

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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.

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Photo exhibit

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.

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Photo exhibit

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.

View
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.

Buy Tickets
A group photo of Shakti

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.

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RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE

A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.

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A group photo of Shakti

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.

Buy Tickets

RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE

A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.

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SFJAZZ Center Covid Safety Policies & IMPROVEMENTS

Learn more about our health and safety guidelines.

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SFJAZZ Rentals

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San Francisco Jazz Festival artwork & lineup
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 Tickets
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.

Join SFJAZZ
Give the drummer some!

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.

Buy Tickets
Give the drummer some!

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.

Buy Tickets
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.

Join SFJAZZ
Soweto Kinch

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.

Buy Tickets
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!

Buy Tickets
Soweto Kinch

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.

Buy Tickets
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!

Buy Tickets
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.

Buy Tickets
SFJAZZ At Home

Watch

SFJAZZ At Home

From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, every week – four groundbreaking concerts a month for only $5.

Sign Up
SFJAZZ At Home

Watch

SFJAZZ At Home

From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, every week – four groundbreaking concerts a month for only $5.

Sign Up
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.

Buy Tickets
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.

Buy Tickets
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.

Buy Tickets
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.

Buy Tickets
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.

Buy Tickets
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.

Buy Tickets
Photo exhibit

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.

View
Photo exhibit

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.

View
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.

Buy Tickets
A group photo of Shakti

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.

Buy Tickets

RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE

A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.

Read
A group photo of Shakti

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.

Buy Tickets

RACIAL EQUITY ACTION AND CHANGE

A statement from SFJAZZ leadership.

Read

SFJAZZ Center Covid Safety Policies & IMPROVEMENTS

Learn more about our health and safety guidelines.

MORE
SFJAZZ Rentals

Inquire Today

RENT THE SFJAZZ CENTER

SFJAZZ Center has professional audio and video recording equipment, and a dedicated, experienced staff in house.

More
SFJAZZ Rentals

Inquire Today

RENT THE SFJAZZ CENTER

SFJAZZ Center has professional audio and video recording equipment, and a dedicated, experienced staff in house.

More

SFJAZZ Center Covid Safety Policies & IMPROVEMENTS

Learn more about our health and safety guidelines.

MORE
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