SAT, MAY 24 • Paramount Theatre
'Louis' w/ Wynton Marsalis, Cecile Licad & Orchestra
Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film LOUIS, joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 11-piece jazz ensemble conducted by Andy Faber with the captivating story-telling and classic visuals captured in Dan Pritzker’s LOUIS to provide a (not so) silent film experience at the Bay Area’s Art Deco movie palace, the Oakland Paramount.
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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.
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THU-SUN, MAY 1-3
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Three-time GRAMMY Winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is the “the most successful female jazz singer to emerge since the turn of the millennium” (JazzTimes).
THU, MAY 8
Javier Santiago
Pianist and composer Javier Santiago is one of the most promising voices in the international music scene, blending together jazz, fusion and hip-hop grooves.
THU-SUN, MAY 1-3
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Three-time GRAMMY Winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is the “the most successful female jazz singer to emerge since the turn of the millennium” (JazzTimes).
THU, MAY 8
Javier Santiago
Pianist and composer Javier Santiago is one of the most promising voices in the international music scene, blending together jazz, fusion and hip-hop grooves.
SAT-SUN, MAY 10-11
Jorge Luis Pacheco
Described by JazzTimes as “a revelation,” the pianist matches astonishing technique with a mastery of the Afro-Cuban, modern jazz, and classical traditions.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
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.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
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.
SAT-SUN, MAY 10-11
Jorge Luis Pacheco
Described by JazzTimes as “a revelation,” the pianist matches astonishing technique with a mastery of the Afro-Cuban, modern jazz, and classical traditions.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
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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.
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
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.
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
SAT, MAY 24 • Paramount Theatre
'Louis' w/ Wynton Marsalis, Cecile Licad & Orchestra
Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film LOUIS, joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 11-piece jazz ensemble conducted by Andy Faber with the captivating story-telling and classic visuals captured in Dan Pritzker’s LOUIS to provide a (not so) silent film experience at the Bay Area’s Art Deco movie palace, the Oakland Paramount.
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, 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.
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.
THU-SUN, MAY 1-3
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Three-time GRAMMY Winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is the “the most successful female jazz singer to emerge since the turn of the millennium” (JazzTimes).
THU, MAY 8
Javier Santiago
Pianist and composer Javier Santiago is one of the most promising voices in the international music scene, blending together jazz, fusion and hip-hop grooves.
THU-SUN, MAY 1-3
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Three-time GRAMMY Winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is the “the most successful female jazz singer to emerge since the turn of the millennium” (JazzTimes).
THU, MAY 8
Javier Santiago
Pianist and composer Javier Santiago is one of the most promising voices in the international music scene, blending together jazz, fusion and hip-hop grooves.
SAT-SUN, MAY 10-11
Jorge Luis Pacheco
Described by JazzTimes as “a revelation,” the pianist matches astonishing technique with a mastery of the Afro-Cuban, modern jazz, and classical traditions.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
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.
THU, MAY 22 • 7:30 PM
Kneebody, Aaron Parks' Little big
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.
SAT-SUN, MAY 10-11
Jorge Luis Pacheco
Described by JazzTimes as “a revelation,” the pianist matches astonishing technique with a mastery of the Afro-Cuban, modern jazz, and classical traditions.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 24 • 7:30PM
Howard Wiley: California Love Part II
Bay Area saxophonist presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, with special guests Kev Choice, China Moses, Robin Eubanks & Martin Luther McCoy.
FRI, MAY 23 • 7:30PM
The Bad Plus
Groundbreaking indie jazz group, now includes saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SUN, MAY 25 • 2PM
Harlem Gospel Travelers, Avery Sunshine
A modern gospel music double bill for a rousing Sunday celebration of the spirit — singer and Aretha Franklin protege Avery Sunshine and the audaciously talented Harlem Gospel Travelers.
SAT, MAY 17 • 11AM
FAMILY MATINEE w/ SambaDá
For this exciting family matinee program, SambaDá share music and dance that celebrates the powerful expressions of the African Diaspora in Brazil and Haiti.
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.
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
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.
JULY 17-AUG 17
Summer Concerts Now On Sale
This summer, SFJAZZ presents blues legend Taj Mahal, Colombian superstars Monsieur Periné, Afrofuturism pioneers Sun Ra Arkestra, the remarkable vocal group Naturally 7 and much more.
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