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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."
ReadMarch 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.
ReadMarch 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."
ReadMarch 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.
ReadMarch 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.
ReadMarch 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.
Watch (Members Only)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.
ReadMarch 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.
Watch (Members Only)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.
ListenFebruary 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.
Read (Members Only)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.
ListenFebruary 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.
Read (Members Only)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.
Watch (Members Only)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.
ReadFebruary 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.
Watch (Members Only)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.
ReadJanuary 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)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)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)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)