A Brand New Concert Series
Terence Blanchard's UpSwing
2024-25 Season at SFJAZZ
Marking his official inaugural season as Executive Artistic Director at SFJAZZ, Terence Blanchard presents The UpSwing, a curated series which highlights a dynamic group of cutting-edge artists who are guiding lights in a bold, new movement of jazz.
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TERENCE BLANCHARD'S UPSWING SERIES
SEP 21 Double Bill: Keyon Harrold • Immanuel Wilkins
NOV 9 Double Bill: Jon Cowherd Trio w/ Brian Blade & John Pattitucci • Ingrid Jensen Quartet
JAN 16 Double Bill: Tia Fuller • Grace Kelly
FEB 1 Kendrick Scott: Unearthed
MAR 1 Gerald Clayton Quintet
MAY 22 Double Bill: Kneebody • Aaron Parks
JAN 17-19 Meshell Ndegeocello
MAR 6-9 Brandee Younger w/ New Century Chamber Orchestra
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SEP 21, 2024
Keyon Harrold
Terence says: "Keyon is a relatively new musician who has taken innovative approaches and is not afraid to enter into uncharted waters." Keyon Harrold performs on a double bill with Immanuel Wilkins, part of Terence Blanchard's UpSwing series.
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Keyon Harrold
Terence says: "Keyon is a relatively new musician who has taken innovative approaches and is not afraid to enter into uncharted waters." Keyon Harrold performs on a double bill with Immanuel Wilkins, part of Terence Blanchard's UpSwing series.
Buy TicketsNOV 9, 2024
Double Bill: Jon Cowherd Trio / Ingrid Jensen Quartet
Terence says: "Jon Cowherd has an interesting approach to composition and performance that gives his music a sense of forward-thinking expression. His music is unique and while steeped in tradition, he breaks the boundaries of tradition and still sounds current." Cowherd performs with longtime Wayne Shorter sidemen Brian Blade and John Patitucci. Ingrid Jensen "is one of the most creative trumpet players I’ve known. I love her approach to creating melodies. Her sound is beautiful and inviting. Her compositions are inspiring and thought-provoking." Don't miss this double bill, part of Terence Blanchard's UpSwing series.
Buy TicketsNOV 9, 2024
Double Bill: Jon Cowherd Trio / Ingrid Jensen Quartet
Terence says: "Jon Cowherd has an interesting approach to composition and performance that gives his music a sense of forward-thinking expression. His music is unique and while steeped in tradition, he breaks the boundaries of tradition and still sounds current." Cowherd performs with longtime Wayne Shorter sidemen Brian Blade and John Patitucci. Ingrid Jensen "is one of the most creative trumpet players I’ve known. I love her approach to creating melodies. Her sound is beautiful and inviting. Her compositions are inspiring and thought-provoking." Don't miss this double bill, part of Terence Blanchard's UpSwing series.
Buy TicketsJAN 16, 2025
Double Bill: Tia Fuller • Grace Kelly
This edition of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series focuses on a pair of superb award-winning saxophonists, composers, and bandleaders, Tia Fuller and Grace Kelly.
Buy TicketsJAN 16, 2025
Double Bill: Tia Fuller • Grace Kelly
This edition of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series focuses on a pair of superb award-winning saxophonists, composers, and bandleaders, Tia Fuller and Grace Kelly.
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Kendrick Scott: Unearthed
Among the most dynamic and virtuosic drummers in jazz, the SFJAZZ Collective’s Kendrick Scott presents the West Coast premiere of his multimedia project Unearthed, combining poetry, visuals, string quartet, and a jazz ensemble in a moving work memorializing the Sugar Land 95.
Buy TicketsFEB 1, 2025
Kendrick Scott: Unearthed
Among the most dynamic and virtuosic drummers in jazz, the SFJAZZ Collective’s Kendrick Scott presents the West Coast premiere of his multimedia project Unearthed, combining poetry, visuals, string quartet, and a jazz ensemble in a moving work memorializing the Sugar Land 95.
Buy TicketsMAR 1, 2025
Gerald Clayton Quintet
Combining the dynamic finesse of Ahmad Jamal with the hurtling swing of Oscar Peterson, six-time GRAMMY nominee Gerald Clayton ranks among the very best pianists of his generation.
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Gerald Clayton Quintet
Combining the dynamic finesse of Ahmad Jamal with the hurtling swing of Oscar Peterson, six-time GRAMMY nominee Gerald Clayton ranks among the very best pianists of his generation.
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Avishai Cohen Quartet/Craig Taborn Trio
Two visionary instrumentalists share this superb double bill.
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Avishai Cohen Quartet/Craig Taborn Trio
Two visionary instrumentalists share this superb double bill.
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Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of a Thousand Voices
Taking full advantage of Miner Auditorium’s immersive media system, Hamasyan presents his expansive new transmedia project, The Bird of a Thousand Voices, joined by an outstanding quintet featuring the remarkable vocalist Areni Agbabian.
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Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of a Thousand Voices
Taking full advantage of Miner Auditorium’s immersive media system, Hamasyan presents his expansive new transmedia project, The Bird of a Thousand Voices, joined by an outstanding quintet featuring the remarkable vocalist Areni Agbabian.
Buy TicketsMAY 22, 2025
Double Bill: Kneebody • Aaron Parks
This double bill of visionary artists is a fitting close to this inaugural year of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series, including the explosive jazz-funk of Kneebody and the masterful pianist Aaron Parks.
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Double Bill: Kneebody • Aaron Parks
This double bill of visionary artists is a fitting close to this inaugural year of Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series, including the explosive jazz-funk of Kneebody and the masterful pianist Aaron Parks.
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