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December 14, 2018
15 Saxophone Albums You Should Hear
For the better part of a century, the sound of jazz has been inseparable from the sound of the saxophone. Journalist Richard Scheinin picks 15 essential saxophone albums that have carried the music forward: from Lester Young to Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and beyond.
ReadDecember 6, 2018
15 Jazz Piano Albums You Should Hear
In keeping with our theme of quintessential jazz albums, we present this sampling of some of the music’s iconic piano masters in an array of formats - from solo piano to intimate duos, trios and larger ensembles.
ReadDecember 14, 2018
15 Saxophone Albums You Should Hear
For the better part of a century, the sound of jazz has been inseparable from the sound of the saxophone. Journalist Richard Scheinin picks 15 essential saxophone albums that have carried the music forward: from Lester Young to Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and beyond.
ReadDecember 6, 2018
15 Jazz Piano Albums You Should Hear
In keeping with our theme of quintessential jazz albums, we present this sampling of some of the music’s iconic piano masters in an array of formats - from solo piano to intimate duos, trios and larger ensembles.
ReadNovember 21, 2018
Wise Beyond His Years: Joey Alexander Plays From The Heart
15-year-old piano sensation Joey Alexander stresses freedom, spirituality and devotion to the music ahead of his four nights at SFJAZZ (Dec. 13-16), which features a new trio and special guest, saxophonist Chris Potter.
ReadDecember 11, 2018
"Playing Changes": Five Albums That Got Away
Jazz writer, critic and broadcaster Nate Chinen shares five albums released since August, when his new book "Playing Changes" was published, that build on the scope of the book, before he joins SFJAZZ founder and executive artistic director Randall Kline in a SFJAZZ Listening Party on December 17.
ReadNovember 21, 2018
Wise Beyond His Years: Joey Alexander Plays From The Heart
15-year-old piano sensation Joey Alexander stresses freedom, spirituality and devotion to the music ahead of his four nights at SFJAZZ (Dec. 13-16), which features a new trio and special guest, saxophonist Chris Potter.
ReadDecember 11, 2018
"Playing Changes": Five Albums That Got Away
Jazz writer, critic and broadcaster Nate Chinen shares five albums released since August, when his new book "Playing Changes" was published, that build on the scope of the book, before he joins SFJAZZ founder and executive artistic director Randall Kline in a SFJAZZ Listening Party on December 17.
ReadDecember 12, 2018
Tony Williams In Five Songs
In commemoration of drumming legend Tony Williams’ birthday, we look back at his momentous career of innovation and exploration.
ListenDecember 3, 2018
Designed To Connect: Inside The Joe Henderson Lab at SFJAZZ
Programming has more than doubled in the "small room," the Joe Henderson Lab since the SFJAZZ Center first opened. Journalist Richard Scheinin explores the evolution of the intimate space, speaking with Taylor McFerrin, Adam Theis, Tiffany Austin Music, Howard Wiley, and many other artists who've performed in it, and how the room helps connect audiences with the music, by design.
ReadDecember 12, 2018
Tony Williams In Five Songs
In commemoration of drumming legend Tony Williams’ birthday, we look back at his momentous career of innovation and exploration.
ListenDecember 3, 2018
Designed To Connect: Inside The Joe Henderson Lab at SFJAZZ
Programming has more than doubled in the "small room," the Joe Henderson Lab since the SFJAZZ Center first opened. Journalist Richard Scheinin explores the evolution of the intimate space, speaking with Taylor McFerrin, Adam Theis, Tiffany Austin Music, Howard Wiley, and many other artists who've performed in it, and how the room helps connect audiences with the music, by design.
ReadDecember 10, 2018
Maceo Parker: 98% Funky Stuff
Great bandleaders hire great musicians. Miles Davis hired Wayne Shorter. James Brown hired Maceo Parker.
ReadDecember 4, 2018
Joey Alexander: Seven Big Moments
We take a look at seven big moments that contributed to the young pianist’s emergence, before performs at SFJAZZ in December 13-16 with his trio featuring Kris Funn and Kendrick Scott, plus special guest, saxophonist Chris Potter.
WatchDecember 10, 2018
Maceo Parker: 98% Funky Stuff
Great bandleaders hire great musicians. Miles Davis hired Wayne Shorter. James Brown hired Maceo Parker.
ReadDecember 4, 2018
Joey Alexander: Seven Big Moments
We take a look at seven big moments that contributed to the young pianist’s emergence, before performs at SFJAZZ in December 13-16 with his trio featuring Kris Funn and Kendrick Scott, plus special guest, saxophonist Chris Potter.
Watch