40 Concerts Over 12 Days | Jun 5-16
41st San Francisco Jazz Festival
This year's 41st Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival (Jun 5-16) features 40 shows over 12 days in 4 venues, and includes performances by Shabaka Hutchings, Gary Bartz NTU Troop with Ambrose Akinmusire, Kenny Garrett, Jane Monheit, GoGo Penguin, Cory Henry, La Doña, Monty Alexander, Lakecia Benjamin, James Brandon Lewis Trio, Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, John Santos' tribute to Jerry & Andy Gonzales, René Marie's Harry Belafonte Tribute, an all-star centennial celebration of Oscar Peterson with Kenny Barron, Benny Green, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra & more!
BUY TICKETSJOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
THU-SUN, APR 18-21
JOE HENDERSON FESTIVAL
Four nights celebrating the music of the late great saxophonist and one time Bay Area resident Joe Henderson, featuring performances by Ranzell Merritt, Lori Bell, Michael Zilber and more.
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
THU-SUN, APR 18-21
JOE HENDERSON FESTIVAL
Four nights celebrating the music of the late great saxophonist and one time Bay Area resident Joe Henderson, featuring performances by Ranzell Merritt, Lori Bell, Michael Zilber and more.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
WED, JUN 5
La Doña
Vocalist & trumpeter combines her deep roots in Latin folk traditions with the modern sounds of reggaeton and cumbia.
WED, JUN 5
La Doña
Vocalist & trumpeter combines her deep roots in Latin folk traditions with the modern sounds of reggaeton and cumbia.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
JANE MONHEIT
“With a voice of phenomenal beauty and flexibility” (NY Times), The GRAMMY-nominated singer returns with music from her forthcoming new album.
SUN, JUNE 9
GARY BARTZ NTU TROOP REVISITED
Legendary saxophonist revisits his landmark spiritual soul-jazz material from the 1970s with guest trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
JANE MONHEIT
“With a voice of phenomenal beauty and flexibility” (NY Times), The GRAMMY-nominated singer returns with music from her forthcoming new album.
SUN, JUNE 9
GARY BARTZ NTU TROOP REVISITED
Legendary saxophonist revisits his landmark spiritual soul-jazz material from the 1970s with guest trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND
“A winning combination of impeccable musicianship and pop savvy” (JazzTimes), Goodwin’s GRAMMY-winning big band is joined by Quartet San Francisco.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND
“A winning combination of impeccable musicianship and pop savvy” (JazzTimes), Goodwin’s GRAMMY-winning big band is joined by Quartet San Francisco.
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.
40 Concerts Over 12 Days | Jun 5-16
41st San Francisco Jazz Festival
This year's 41st Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival (Jun 5-16) features 40 shows over 12 days in 4 venues, and includes performances by Shabaka Hutchings, Gary Bartz NTU Troop with Ambrose Akinmusire, Kenny Garrett, Jane Monheit, GoGo Penguin, Cory Henry, La Doña, Monty Alexander, Lakecia Benjamin, James Brandon Lewis Trio, Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, John Santos' tribute to Jerry & Andy Gonzales, René Marie's Harry Belafonte Tribute, an all-star centennial celebration of Oscar Peterson with Kenny Barron, Benny Green, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra & more!
BUY TICKETSJOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
THU-SUN, APR 18-21
JOE HENDERSON FESTIVAL
Four nights celebrating the music of the late great saxophonist and one time Bay Area resident Joe Henderson, featuring performances by Ranzell Merritt, Lori Bell, Michael Zilber and more.
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
THU-SUN, APR 18-21
JOE HENDERSON FESTIVAL
Four nights celebrating the music of the late great saxophonist and one time Bay Area resident Joe Henderson, featuring performances by Ranzell Merritt, Lori Bell, Michael Zilber and more.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
WED, JUN 5
La Doña
Vocalist & trumpeter combines her deep roots in Latin folk traditions with the modern sounds of reggaeton and cumbia.
WED, JUN 5
La Doña
Vocalist & trumpeter combines her deep roots in Latin folk traditions with the modern sounds of reggaeton and cumbia.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
JANE MONHEIT
“With a voice of phenomenal beauty and flexibility” (NY Times), The GRAMMY-nominated singer returns with music from her forthcoming new album.
SUN, JUNE 9
GARY BARTZ NTU TROOP REVISITED
Legendary saxophonist revisits his landmark spiritual soul-jazz material from the 1970s with guest trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
JANE MONHEIT
“With a voice of phenomenal beauty and flexibility” (NY Times), The GRAMMY-nominated singer returns with music from her forthcoming new album.
SUN, JUNE 9
GARY BARTZ NTU TROOP REVISITED
Legendary saxophonist revisits his landmark spiritual soul-jazz material from the 1970s with guest trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND
“A winning combination of impeccable musicianship and pop savvy” (JazzTimes), Goodwin’s GRAMMY-winning big band is joined by Quartet San Francisco.
FRI, JUN 7 · 8PM
GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND
“A winning combination of impeccable musicianship and pop savvy” (JazzTimes), Goodwin’s GRAMMY-winning big band is joined by Quartet San Francisco.
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.