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June 8, 2023
SFJAZZ Appoints Terence Blanchard Executive Artistic Director
Seven-Time Grammy Winner & Two-Time Academy Award Nominee will lead SFJAZZ’s Artistic Programming and Creative Direction
Learn MoreMay 31, 2023
Creating 21st Century Audio at SFJAZZ
Acclaimed jazz journalist and SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin goes behind the scenes of the Digital department to explore the state-of-the-art audio technology and expertise that goes into every episode of Fridays Live.
Read (Free to All)June 8, 2023
SFJAZZ Appoints Terence Blanchard Executive Artistic Director
Seven-Time Grammy Winner & Two-Time Academy Award Nominee will lead SFJAZZ’s Artistic Programming and Creative Direction
Learn MoreMay 31, 2023
Creating 21st Century Audio at SFJAZZ
Acclaimed jazz journalist and SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin goes behind the scenes of the Digital department to explore the state-of-the-art audio technology and expertise that goes into every episode of Fridays Live.
Read (Free to All)May 31, 2023
SFJAZZ Dialogues: A Long and Windy Road
Genius guitarist Al Di Meola catches up with SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline. Al shares some lively stories that shed light on his songwriting process along with the influence the Beatles have had on his life and upcoming double album.
Watch (Members Only)May 31, 2023
SFJAZZ Playlist: ELeven songs for season 11
SFJAZZ at Home brings new discoveries from the world's greatest artists into your home every week. For June, SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Randall Kline shares songs that capture the spirit of the upcoming 2023-24 Season.
ListenMay 31, 2023
SFJAZZ Dialogues: A Long and Windy Road
Genius guitarist Al Di Meola catches up with SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline. Al shares some lively stories that shed light on his songwriting process along with the influence the Beatles have had on his life and upcoming double album.
Watch (Members Only)May 31, 2023
SFJAZZ Playlist: ELeven songs for season 11
SFJAZZ at Home brings new discoveries from the world's greatest artists into your home every week. For June, SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Randall Kline shares songs that capture the spirit of the upcoming 2023-24 Season.
ListenMay 1, 2023
People Want to Be Moved: Celebrating Randall Kline
In a piece printed in the SFJAZZ Gala Program Book, staff writer Richard Scheinin looks back on the career of SFJAZZ founder and Gala honoree Randall Kline and the first 40 years of SFJAZZ.
Read (Free to all)May 1, 2023
SFJAZZ Dialogues: Soweto kinch
British saxophonist, rapper Soweto Kinch catches up with SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline, discussing Soweto’s upcoming Resident Artistic Director week and the influences that inspired the music of his new work, “White Juju.”
Watch (Members Only)May 1, 2023
People Want to Be Moved: Celebrating Randall Kline
In a piece printed in the SFJAZZ Gala Program Book, staff writer Richard Scheinin looks back on the career of SFJAZZ founder and Gala honoree Randall Kline and the first 40 years of SFJAZZ.
Read (Free to all)May 1, 2023
SFJAZZ Dialogues: Soweto kinch
British saxophonist, rapper Soweto Kinch catches up with SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline, discussing Soweto’s upcoming Resident Artistic Director week and the influences that inspired the music of his new work, “White Juju.”
Watch (Members Only)April 1, 2023
Vijay Iyer: Always Creating
For this month's exclusive Members-only article, we asked pianist and composer Vijay Iyer to illuminate his personal journey of creativity with the piano. His response was fascinating and thoughtful — like his music.
Read (Members Only)April 1, 2023
SFJAZZ Dialogues: Still Things To Do
Vocalist and jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater speaks to SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline about her jazz roots, playing with legends such as Thad Jones and Herbie Hancock, and her experiences on Broadway.
Watch (Members Only)April 1, 2023
Vijay Iyer: Always Creating
For this month's exclusive Members-only article, we asked pianist and composer Vijay Iyer to illuminate his personal journey of creativity with the piano. His response was fascinating and thoughtful — like his music.
Read (Members Only)April 1, 2023
SFJAZZ Dialogues: Still Things To Do
Vocalist and jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater speaks to SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline about her jazz roots, playing with legends such as Thad Jones and Herbie Hancock, and her experiences on Broadway.
Watch (Members Only)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 the legendary 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 the legendary 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.
Read