SAT, FEB 22 • PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Chucho Valdés, Irakere 50, feat. Arturo Sandoval & guest Cimafunk
Two of most influential figures in Afro-Cuban jazz, virtuoso pianist and 2025 NEA Jazz Master honoree Chucho Valdés and trumpet icon and 2024 Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval, reunite for the final time for one concert only as part of Irakere 50, the latest iteration of the legendary band that changed the course of Latin music in the 1970s and 80s. They will also be joined by Grammy Award-nominated Afro-Cuban superstar Cimafunk. This special event will be the group's final concert — Don't miss out!
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THU, JAN 16
Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly
Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series continues with a special double-bill concert featuring a pair of superb award-winning saxophonists, composers, and bandleaders.
THU, JAN 16
Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly
Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series continues with a special double-bill concert featuring a pair of superb award-winning saxophonists, composers, and bandleaders.
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BECOME A MEMBER & 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.
FRI-SUN, JAN 17-19
Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water
The GRAMMY-winning bassist & singer performs music from her new Blue Note album inspired by the iconic essayist, novelist, and activist James Baldwin.
SUN, JAN 26
Jeong Lim Yang Plays Mary Lou Williams
The Brooklyn-based bassist and her band perform jazz great Mary Lou Williams' 1945 masterwork 'Zodiac Suite'.
FRI-SUN, JAN 17-19
Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water
The GRAMMY-winning bassist & singer performs music from her new Blue Note album inspired by the iconic essayist, novelist, and activist James Baldwin.
SUN, JAN 26
Jeong Lim Yang Plays Mary Lou Williams
The Brooklyn-based bassist and her band perform jazz great Mary Lou Williams' 1945 masterwork 'Zodiac Suite'.
WED, JAN 22 • 7:30 PM
Listening Party w/ Terence Blanchard
Free to Members! SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard discussing everything from his E-Collective band, his experience performing with legends like Herbie Hancock and Art Blakey, future artistic plans for SFJAZZ & more!
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
TERENCE BLANCHARD E-COLLECTIVE & TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
Trumpeter & SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard performs music from his GRAMMY-nominated album Flow (Thu), 2007 GRAMMY-winning recording A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina), and with legendary vocalist Dianne Reeves (Sun).
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
TERENCE BLANCHARD E-COLLECTIVE & TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
Trumpeter & SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard performs music from his GRAMMY-nominated album Flow (Thu), 2007 GRAMMY-winning recording A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina), and with legendary vocalist Dianne Reeves (Sun).
WED, JAN 22 • 7:30 PM
Listening Party w/ Terence Blanchard
Free to Members! SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard discussing everything from his E-Collective band, his experience performing with legends like Herbie Hancock and Art Blakey, future artistic plans for SFJAZZ & more!
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
Jason Moran: Big Band Sounds of Duke Ellington
Pianist Jason Moran is joined by the New Orchestra of Bay Area jazz great Marcus Shelby for concerts dedicated to the big band compositions of the iconic Duke Ellington.
SAT, FEB 8 • 11 AM
Family Matinee w/ The Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
Join us for this special Family Matinee concert as we celebrate Black History Month with the music of Duke Ellington!
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
Jason Moran: Big Band Sounds of Duke Ellington
Pianist Jason Moran is joined by the New Orchestra of Bay Area jazz great Marcus Shelby for concerts dedicated to the big band compositions of the iconic Duke Ellington.
SAT, FEB 8 • 11 AM
Family Matinee w/ The Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
Join us for this special Family Matinee concert as we celebrate Black History Month with the music of Duke Ellington!
2024-25 SEASON
NEW SERIES: THE UPSWING
SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard presents The UpSwing, a curated series which highlights a dynamic group of cutting-edge artists.
THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
2024-25 SEASON
NEW SERIES: THE UPSWING
SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard presents The UpSwing, a curated series which highlights a dynamic group of cutting-edge artists.
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.
SAT, FEB 22 • PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Chucho Valdés, Irakere 50, feat. Arturo Sandoval & guest Cimafunk
Two of most influential figures in Afro-Cuban jazz, virtuoso pianist and 2025 NEA Jazz Master honoree Chucho Valdés and trumpet icon and 2024 Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval, reunite for the final time for one concert only as part of Irakere 50, the latest iteration of the legendary band that changed the course of Latin music in the 1970s and 80s. They will also be joined by Grammy Award-nominated Afro-Cuban superstar Cimafunk. This special event will be the group's final concert — Don't miss out!
BUY TICKETSJOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER & 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, JAN 16
Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly
Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series continues with a special double-bill concert featuring a pair of superb award-winning saxophonists, composers, and bandleaders.
THU, JAN 16
Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly
Terence Blanchard’s UpSwing series continues with a special double-bill concert featuring a pair of superb award-winning saxophonists, composers, and bandleaders.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER & 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.
FRI-SUN, JAN 17-19
Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water
The GRAMMY-winning bassist & singer performs music from her new Blue Note album inspired by the iconic essayist, novelist, and activist James Baldwin.
SUN, JAN 26
Jeong Lim Yang Plays Mary Lou Williams
The Brooklyn-based bassist and her band perform jazz great Mary Lou Williams' 1945 masterwork 'Zodiac Suite'.
FRI-SUN, JAN 17-19
Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water
The GRAMMY-winning bassist & singer performs music from her new Blue Note album inspired by the iconic essayist, novelist, and activist James Baldwin.
SUN, JAN 26
Jeong Lim Yang Plays Mary Lou Williams
The Brooklyn-based bassist and her band perform jazz great Mary Lou Williams' 1945 masterwork 'Zodiac Suite'.
WED, JAN 22 • 7:30 PM
Listening Party w/ Terence Blanchard
Free to Members! SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard discussing everything from his E-Collective band, his experience performing with legends like Herbie Hancock and Art Blakey, future artistic plans for SFJAZZ & more!
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
TERENCE BLANCHARD E-COLLECTIVE & TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
Trumpeter & SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard performs music from his GRAMMY-nominated album Flow (Thu), 2007 GRAMMY-winning recording A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina), and with legendary vocalist Dianne Reeves (Sun).
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
TERENCE BLANCHARD E-COLLECTIVE & TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
Trumpeter & SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard performs music from his GRAMMY-nominated album Flow (Thu), 2007 GRAMMY-winning recording A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina), and with legendary vocalist Dianne Reeves (Sun).
WED, JAN 22 • 7:30 PM
Listening Party w/ Terence Blanchard
Free to Members! SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard discussing everything from his E-Collective band, his experience performing with legends like Herbie Hancock and Art Blakey, future artistic plans for SFJAZZ & more!
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
Jason Moran: Big Band Sounds of Duke Ellington
Pianist Jason Moran is joined by the New Orchestra of Bay Area jazz great Marcus Shelby for concerts dedicated to the big band compositions of the iconic Duke Ellington.
SAT, FEB 8 • 11 AM
Family Matinee w/ The Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
Join us for this special Family Matinee concert as we celebrate Black History Month with the music of Duke Ellington!
THU-SUN, JAN 23-26
Jason Moran: Big Band Sounds of Duke Ellington
Pianist Jason Moran is joined by the New Orchestra of Bay Area jazz great Marcus Shelby for concerts dedicated to the big band compositions of the iconic Duke Ellington.
SAT, FEB 8 • 11 AM
Family Matinee w/ The Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
Join us for this special Family Matinee concert as we celebrate Black History Month with the music of Duke Ellington!
2024-25 SEASON
NEW SERIES: THE UPSWING
SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard presents The UpSwing, a curated series which highlights a dynamic group of cutting-edge artists.
THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
THU, JUN 12
SFJAZZ GALA 2025 HONORING DON WAS
Join us for the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 with Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard honoring legendary producer, musician, and Blue Note Records president Don Was.
2024-25 SEASON
NEW SERIES: THE UPSWING
SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard presents The UpSwing, a curated series which highlights a dynamic group of cutting-edge artists.
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.