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October 19, 2020
TAJ MAHAL IN 5 SONGS
Three-time GRAMMY winner and American music icon Taj Mahal is far more than a blues artist. He has freely embraced influences from jazz and country as well as Caribbean and African traditions, creating a wealth of recordings that runs the gamut of styles and approaches. In preparation for this week's Fridays at Five streaming concert featuring Taj and his quartet filmed in March of this year, we take a look back at five memorable moments from his discography.
ReadOctober 10, 2020
A Story of the Human Condition
We are excited to present the streaming video premiere of Terence Blanchard’s pioneering Champion: An Opera in Jazz on October 21, available on-demand through the 25th. SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin wrote this preview for the original performances in 2016.
ReadOctober 19, 2020
TAJ MAHAL IN 5 SONGS
Three-time GRAMMY winner and American music icon Taj Mahal is far more than a blues artist. He has freely embraced influences from jazz and country as well as Caribbean and African traditions, creating a wealth of recordings that runs the gamut of styles and approaches. In preparation for this week's Fridays at Five streaming concert featuring Taj and his quartet filmed in March of this year, we take a look back at five memorable moments from his discography.
ReadOctober 10, 2020
A Story of the Human Condition
We are excited to present the streaming video premiere of Terence Blanchard’s pioneering Champion: An Opera in Jazz on October 21, available on-demand through the 25th. SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin wrote this preview for the original performances in 2016.
ReadOctober 9, 2020
Get Out The Vote Playlist
We have curated a playlist designed to inspire you to vote on election day. Remember to register, and vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. For California residents, any registered voter may vote using a vote-by-mail ballot instead of going to the polls on Election Day. SFJAZZ Center will become a vote center for the upcoming November 3rd election.
ListenOctober 8, 2020
Alone Together: A Q&A With Benny Green
On October 14, the great pianist Benny Green inaugurates a new streaming concert series: Alone Together: Live from SFJAZZ. With the 60-minute broadcast — available only to SFJAZZ Members and Digital Members. Richard Scheinin talks to Benny Green about his career, the concert, and life during the pandemic.
ReadOctober 9, 2020
Get Out The Vote Playlist
We have curated a playlist designed to inspire you to vote on election day. Remember to register, and vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. For California residents, any registered voter may vote using a vote-by-mail ballot instead of going to the polls on Election Day. SFJAZZ Center will become a vote center for the upcoming November 3rd election.
ListenOctober 8, 2020
Alone Together: A Q&A With Benny Green
On October 14, the great pianist Benny Green inaugurates a new streaming concert series: Alone Together: Live from SFJAZZ. With the 60-minute broadcast — available only to SFJAZZ Members and Digital Members. Richard Scheinin talks to Benny Green about his career, the concert, and life during the pandemic.
ReadSeptember 14, 2020
Fridays at Five: A Look Behind the Scenes
Over the past four months, staff writer Richard Scheinin has spoken to many of the artists whose performances have streamed on the Fridays at Five concert series. Now he goes behind the scenes to talk to the technical wizards who make the online concert series possible.
ReadAugust 24, 2020
HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS RELEASE FIRST LIVE ALBUM!
Rebeca Mauleón, SFJAZZ Director of Education, announces the release of the first live album recorded by our award-winning High School All-Stars.
ReadSeptember 14, 2020
Fridays at Five: A Look Behind the Scenes
Over the past four months, staff writer Richard Scheinin has spoken to many of the artists whose performances have streamed on the Fridays at Five concert series. Now he goes behind the scenes to talk to the technical wizards who make the online concert series possible.
ReadAugust 24, 2020
HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS RELEASE FIRST LIVE ALBUM!
Rebeca Mauleón, SFJAZZ Director of Education, announces the release of the first live album recorded by our award-winning High School All-Stars.
ReadJune 23, 2020
Fridays at Five: Artists Reflect
In the second part of his in-depth look at our streaming concert series Fridays at Five, SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin speaks to Joe Lovano, Lizz Wright, and Marcus Shelby, whose performances have been featured on the series. They discuss what it was like to watch themselves perform, virtually, and how they’re adjusting to the new reality of quarantine living and the pandemic.
ReadJuly 22, 2020
Denise Young is Named Board of Trustees Chairperson
SFJAZZ is excited to announce the appointment of Denise Young as its new Board Chair, beginning on September 1, 2020. Staff Writer Richard Scheinin interviewed Ms. Young about her musical roots, her leadership roles, and her vision for SFJAZZ.
ReadJune 23, 2020
Fridays at Five: Artists Reflect
In the second part of his in-depth look at our streaming concert series Fridays at Five, SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin speaks to Joe Lovano, Lizz Wright, and Marcus Shelby, whose performances have been featured on the series. They discuss what it was like to watch themselves perform, virtually, and how they’re adjusting to the new reality of quarantine living and the pandemic.
ReadJuly 22, 2020
Denise Young is Named Board of Trustees Chairperson
SFJAZZ is excited to announce the appointment of Denise Young as its new Board Chair, beginning on September 1, 2020. Staff Writer Richard Scheinin interviewed Ms. Young about her musical roots, her leadership roles, and her vision for SFJAZZ.
ReadJune 5, 2020
FRIDAYS AT FIVE: LAUNCHING A DIGITAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE
SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin takes a closer look at the evolution of our streaming concert series Fridays at Five, the first step in a new digital future for the organization.
ReadJune 3, 2020
"Jazz & Social Justice": A Playlist by Angela Davis
On April 18, 2018, author, educator, activist, and Civil Rights icon Angela Davis sat down with SFJAZZ Founder and Executive Artistic Director Randall Kline for a Listening Party on "Jazz & Social Justice." Here are the tracks Davis shared, plus a couple of extras they didn't get to.
ListenJune 5, 2020
FRIDAYS AT FIVE: LAUNCHING A DIGITAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE
SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin takes a closer look at the evolution of our streaming concert series Fridays at Five, the first step in a new digital future for the organization.
ReadJune 3, 2020
"Jazz & Social Justice": A Playlist by Angela Davis
On April 18, 2018, author, educator, activist, and Civil Rights icon Angela Davis sat down with SFJAZZ Founder and Executive Artistic Director Randall Kline for a Listening Party on "Jazz & Social Justice." Here are the tracks Davis shared, plus a couple of extras they didn't get to.
Listen