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Vijay Iyer
March 16, 2023

On The Record: Vijay Iyer's "Uneasy"

Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer performs 4/7–9 with his trio including bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Tyshawn Sorey. Here’s some in-depth background to their spectacular ECM recording "Uneasy."

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Wayne Shorter
March 2, 2023

SALUTING WAYNE SHORTER (1933–2023)

All of us at SFJAZZ are deeply saddened to have heard that the legendary saxophonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master Wayne Shorter has passed today in Los Angeles at the age of 89.

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Vijay Iyer
March 16, 2023

On The Record: Vijay Iyer's "Uneasy"

Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer performs 4/7–9 with his trio including bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Tyshawn Sorey. Here’s some in-depth background to their spectacular ECM recording "Uneasy."

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Wayne Shorter
March 2, 2023

SALUTING WAYNE SHORTER (1933–2023)

All of us at SFJAZZ are deeply saddened to have heard that the legendary saxophonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master Wayne Shorter has passed today in Los Angeles at the age of 89.

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Monsieur Periné
March 1, 2023

SFJAZZ Member Perspectives: What SFJAZZ Means To Me

As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary at the SFJAZZ Center, we are expanding beyond the journalists and writers we ordinarily feature in the magazine to include the voices of SFJAZZ Members like you. This month, we hear from longtime member Greg Roensch.

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Jake Shimabukuro
March 1, 2023

SFJAZZ Dialogues: Music That Breaks Barriers Down

Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro speaks to SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline. They discuss his musical upbringing, the mentors that most impacted him as well as his technique and unique approach to the ukulele.

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Monsieur Periné
March 1, 2023

SFJAZZ Member Perspectives: What SFJAZZ Means To Me

As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary at the SFJAZZ Center, we are expanding beyond the journalists and writers we ordinarily feature in the magazine to include the voices of SFJAZZ Members like you. This month, we hear from longtime member Greg Roensch.

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Jake Shimabukuro
March 1, 2023

SFJAZZ Dialogues: Music That Breaks Barriers Down

Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro speaks to SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline. They discuss his musical upbringing, the mentors that most impacted him as well as his technique and unique approach to the ukulele.

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Sammy Miller & The Congregation
March 1, 2023

SFJAZZ At Home: The Playlist

SFJAZZ at Home brings new discoveries from the world's greatest artists into your home every week. For this month's “At Home” playlist, Sammy Miller and The Congregation share the songs that inspire their joyful jazz sound.

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Terri Lyne Carrington
February 1, 2023

Terri Lyne Carrington: "New Standards" and Shaping Jazz's Future

Drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington returns for her week as SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director 2/23-26. For this month's Members-only article, writer Natalie Weiner spoke to Carrington about her "New Standards" project (2/24), broadcast on Fridays Live at part of SFJAZZ At Home.

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Sammy Miller & The Congregation
March 1, 2023

SFJAZZ At Home: The Playlist

SFJAZZ at Home brings new discoveries from the world's greatest artists into your home every week. For this month's “At Home” playlist, Sammy Miller and The Congregation share the songs that inspire their joyful jazz sound.

Listen
Terri Lyne Carrington
February 1, 2023

Terri Lyne Carrington: "New Standards" and Shaping Jazz's Future

Drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington returns for her week as SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director 2/23-26. For this month's Members-only article, writer Natalie Weiner spoke to Carrington about her "New Standards" project (2/24), broadcast on Fridays Live at part of SFJAZZ At Home.

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Juan de Marcos
February 1, 2023

SFJAZZ Dialogues: History of Afro-Cuban Music with Juan De Marcos

Founding member of the Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban All Stars bandleader Juan de Marcos speaks to SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline about Marcos’ experiences growing up in one of the most musically rich times in Cuba’s musical history.

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Jason Moran
January 17, 2023

Places in History: A Q&A with Jason Moran

Staff writer Richard Scheinin talked to the pianist and composer about his current residency and his memories of that first season, including the historic Opening Night concert.

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Juan de Marcos
February 1, 2023

SFJAZZ Dialogues: History of Afro-Cuban Music with Juan De Marcos

Founding member of the Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban All Stars bandleader Juan de Marcos speaks to SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline about Marcos’ experiences growing up in one of the most musically rich times in Cuba’s musical history.

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Jason Moran
January 17, 2023

Places in History: A Q&A with Jason Moran

Staff writer Richard Scheinin talked to the pianist and composer about his current residency and his memories of that first season, including the historic Opening Night concert.

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Julian Lage
January 3, 2023

Julian Lage: Expansive Views, Intimate Rooms

Journalist Jonathan Curiel traces the career of guitar virtuoso Julian Lage, speaking to the Bay Area-raised artist in advance of his 1/13 concert broadcast as part of SFJAZZ At Home's Fridays Live series.

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SFJAZZ Dialogues
January 3, 2023

SFJAZZ Dialogues: Drive & Luck with Chris Botti

Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti talks about studying with Woody Shaw and George Coleman, playing in bands with Sting and Paul Simon, and his own practice routine and insights regarding trumpet technique.

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Julian Lage
January 3, 2023

Julian Lage: Expansive Views, Intimate Rooms

Journalist Jonathan Curiel traces the career of guitar virtuoso Julian Lage, speaking to the Bay Area-raised artist in advance of his 1/13 concert broadcast as part of SFJAZZ At Home's Fridays Live series.

Read (Members Only)
SFJAZZ Dialogues
January 3, 2023

SFJAZZ Dialogues: Drive & Luck with Chris Botti

Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti talks about studying with Woody Shaw and George Coleman, playing in bands with Sting and Paul Simon, and his own practice routine and insights regarding trumpet technique.

Watch (Members Only)

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