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Chris Botti

Trumpet Superstar

Chris Botti

TUE-SUN, JAN 7-12

Chucho Valdés, Irakere 50, feat. Arturo Sandoval & guest Cimafunk
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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Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly

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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Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly

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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Meshell Ndegeocello

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.

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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'.

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Meshell Ndegeocello

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.

Buy Tickets
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'.

Buy Tickets
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!

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Terence Blanchard E-Collective

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).

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Terence Blanchard E-Collective

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).

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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!

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Jason Moran

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.

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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!

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Jason Moran

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.

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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!

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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.

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2025 Gala

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.

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2025 Gala

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.

More Info
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.

View Lineup
Dianne Reeves & Chucho Valdés

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.

WATCH CONCERTS

SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN

SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.

Download
Dianne Reeves & Chucho Valdés

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.

WATCH CONCERTS

SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN

SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.

Download

VISIT SFJAZZ CENTER

Learn more about the SFJAZZ Center, including directions, parking, the B-Side restaurant and more.

INFO
SFJAZZ Rentals

Inquire Today

RENT THE SFJAZZ CENTER

SFJAZZ Center has professional audio and video recording equipment, and a dedicated, experienced staff in house.

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SFJAZZ Rentals

Inquire Today

RENT THE SFJAZZ CENTER

SFJAZZ Center has professional audio and video recording equipment, and a dedicated, experienced staff in house.

More

VISIT SFJAZZ CENTER

Learn more about the SFJAZZ Center, including directions, parking, the B-Side restaurant and more.

INFO
Chucho Valdés, Irakere 50, feat. Arturo Sandoval & guest Cimafunk
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 TICKETS
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.

Join SFJAZZ
Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly

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.

Buy Tickets
Tia Fuller, Grace Kelly

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.

Buy Tickets
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.

Join SFJAZZ
Meshell Ndegeocello

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.

Buy Tickets
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'.

Buy Tickets
Meshell Ndegeocello

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.

Buy Tickets
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'.

Buy Tickets
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!

Buy Tickets
Terence Blanchard E-Collective

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).

Buy Tickets
Terence Blanchard E-Collective

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).

Buy Tickets
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!

Buy Tickets
Jason Moran

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.

Buy Tickets
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!

Buy Tickets
Jason Moran

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.

Buy Tickets
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!

Buy Tickets
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.

View Lineup
2025 Gala

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.

More Info
2025 Gala

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.

More Info
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.

View Lineup
Dianne Reeves & Chucho Valdés

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.

WATCH CONCERTS

SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN

SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.

Download
Dianne Reeves & Chucho Valdés

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.

WATCH CONCERTS

SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN

SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.

Download

VISIT SFJAZZ CENTER

Learn more about the SFJAZZ Center, including directions, parking, the B-Side restaurant and more.

INFO
SFJAZZ Rentals

Inquire Today

RENT THE SFJAZZ CENTER

SFJAZZ Center has professional audio and video recording equipment, and a dedicated, experienced staff in house.

More
SFJAZZ Rentals

Inquire Today

RENT THE SFJAZZ CENTER

SFJAZZ Center has professional audio and video recording equipment, and a dedicated, experienced staff in house.

More

VISIT SFJAZZ CENTER

Learn more about the SFJAZZ Center, including directions, parking, the B-Side restaurant and more.

INFO
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