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FRI-SUN, JUNE 13-15

Christian McBride
SAT-SUN, MAR 22-23

Christian McBride's Ursa Major

One of today's greatest jazz bassists and bandleaders Christian McBride performs with his latest quintet Ursa Major featuring some of jazz's young rising artists, including tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and Oakland-born drummer Savannah Harris.

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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.

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Sunny Jain

WED, MAR 12 • 7:30PM

Sunny Jain of Red Baraat

Dhol player, drummer, and leader of Red Baraat performs his raucous groove-heavy project Wild Wild East, fusing together Bollywood classics, Indian folk, jazz and more.

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THU-FRI, MAR 13-14

Paolo Angeli

The innovative Sardinian guitarist and composer performs with his 18-string instrument combining elements of guitar, cello and drums.

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Sunny Jain

WED, MAR 12 • 7:30PM

Sunny Jain of Red Baraat

Dhol player, drummer, and leader of Red Baraat performs his raucous groove-heavy project Wild Wild East, fusing together Bollywood classics, Indian folk, jazz and more.

Buy Tickets
THU-FRI, MAR 13-14

Paolo Angeli

The innovative Sardinian guitarist and composer performs with his 18-string instrument combining elements of guitar, cello and drums.

Buy Tickets
SAT, MAR 15 • 7PM & 8:30PM

BOKANI DYER TRIO

Leading figure among today's South African jazz, pianist Bokani Dyer makes his much-anticipated SFJAZZ debut.

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Etienne Charles

SAT, MAR 15 • 7:30PM

Etienne Charles: Earth Tones

Bay Area debut of visionary trumpeter's new multi-media work, featuring original compositions documenting peoples and regions that are (and will be) severely affected by climate change.

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Etienne Charles

SAT, MAR 15 • 7:30PM

Etienne Charles: Earth Tones

Bay Area debut of visionary trumpeter's new multi-media work, featuring original compositions documenting peoples and regions that are (and will be) severely affected by climate change.

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SAT, MAR 15 • 7PM & 8:30PM

BOKANI DYER TRIO

Leading figure among today's South African jazz, pianist Bokani Dyer makes his much-anticipated SFJAZZ debut.

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Avishai Cohen Quartet

SUN, MAR 16 • 7 PM

Avishai Cohen Quartet, Craig Taborn Trio

UpSwing Series double bill featuring supremely inventive Israeli trumpeter & former SFJAZZ Collective Member Avishai Cohen, and modern keyboard great Craig Taborn.

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THU-SUN, APR 10-13

Kenny Barron

Legendary pianist, composer, NEA Jazz Master & SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Kenny Barron performs 4 different shows, including solo, w/ orchestra and new all-star ensembles.

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Avishai Cohen Quartet

SUN, MAR 16 • 7 PM

Avishai Cohen Quartet, Craig Taborn Trio

UpSwing Series double bill featuring supremely inventive Israeli trumpeter & former SFJAZZ Collective Member Avishai Cohen, and modern keyboard great Craig Taborn.

Buy Tickets
THU-SUN, APR 10-13

Kenny Barron

Legendary pianist, composer, NEA Jazz Master & SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Kenny Barron performs 4 different shows, including solo, w/ orchestra and new all-star ensembles.

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SAT, MAR 22 • 11AM

FAMILY MATINEE: SHIRLEY SCOTT BIRTHDAY w/ KASEY KNUDSEN

For this funky family matinee program, we pay tribute to the Queen of the Organ with a cast of Bay Area favorites.

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Jon Faddis

WED, MAR 26 • 7:30PM

Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie w/ the Jon Faddis Quartet

Oakland-born trumpet legend Jon Faddis pays tribute to his friend and mentor Dizzy Gillespie, performing a wealth of Gillespie classics including excerpts from Lalo Schifrin’s 1960 suite “Gillespiana.”

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Jon Faddis

WED, MAR 26 • 7:30PM

Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie w/ the Jon Faddis Quartet

Oakland-born trumpet legend Jon Faddis pays tribute to his friend and mentor Dizzy Gillespie, performing a wealth of Gillespie classics including excerpts from Lalo Schifrin’s 1960 suite “Gillespiana.”

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SAT, MAR 22 • 11AM

FAMILY MATINEE: SHIRLEY SCOTT BIRTHDAY w/ KASEY KNUDSEN

For this funky family matinee program, we pay tribute to the Queen of the Organ with a cast of Bay Area favorites.

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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.

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SAT, MAY 24 • 8PM

'LOUIS' w/ WYNTON MARSALIS & CECILE LICAD

Trumpet great Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of the 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film Louis, joined an all-star 10-piece jazz ensemble at the Oakland Paramount.

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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
SAT, MAY 24 • 8PM

'LOUIS' w/ WYNTON MARSALIS & CECILE LICAD

Trumpet great Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of the 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film Louis, joined an all-star 10-piece jazz ensemble at the Oakland Paramount.

Buy Tickets

VISIT SFJAZZ CENTER

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

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Christian McBride
SAT-SUN, MAR 22-23

Christian McBride's Ursa Major

One of today's greatest jazz bassists and bandleaders Christian McBride performs with his latest quintet Ursa Major featuring some of jazz's young rising artists, including tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and Oakland-born drummer Savannah Harris.

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.

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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
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
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
Sunny Jain

WED, MAR 12 • 7:30PM

Sunny Jain of Red Baraat

Dhol player, drummer, and leader of Red Baraat performs his raucous groove-heavy project Wild Wild East, fusing together Bollywood classics, Indian folk, jazz and more.

Buy Tickets
THU-FRI, MAR 13-14

Paolo Angeli

The innovative Sardinian guitarist and composer performs with his 18-string instrument combining elements of guitar, cello and drums.

Buy Tickets
Sunny Jain

WED, MAR 12 • 7:30PM

Sunny Jain of Red Baraat

Dhol player, drummer, and leader of Red Baraat performs his raucous groove-heavy project Wild Wild East, fusing together Bollywood classics, Indian folk, jazz and more.

Buy Tickets
THU-FRI, MAR 13-14

Paolo Angeli

The innovative Sardinian guitarist and composer performs with his 18-string instrument combining elements of guitar, cello and drums.

Buy Tickets
SAT, MAR 15 • 7PM & 8:30PM

BOKANI DYER TRIO

Leading figure among today's South African jazz, pianist Bokani Dyer makes his much-anticipated SFJAZZ debut.

Buy Tickets
Etienne Charles

SAT, MAR 15 • 7:30PM

Etienne Charles: Earth Tones

Bay Area debut of visionary trumpeter's new multi-media work, featuring original compositions documenting peoples and regions that are (and will be) severely affected by climate change.

Buy Tickets
Etienne Charles

SAT, MAR 15 • 7:30PM

Etienne Charles: Earth Tones

Bay Area debut of visionary trumpeter's new multi-media work, featuring original compositions documenting peoples and regions that are (and will be) severely affected by climate change.

Buy Tickets
SAT, MAR 15 • 7PM & 8:30PM

BOKANI DYER TRIO

Leading figure among today's South African jazz, pianist Bokani Dyer makes his much-anticipated SFJAZZ debut.

Buy Tickets
Avishai Cohen Quartet

SUN, MAR 16 • 7 PM

Avishai Cohen Quartet, Craig Taborn Trio

UpSwing Series double bill featuring supremely inventive Israeli trumpeter & former SFJAZZ Collective Member Avishai Cohen, and modern keyboard great Craig Taborn.

Buy Tickets
THU-SUN, APR 10-13

Kenny Barron

Legendary pianist, composer, NEA Jazz Master & SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Kenny Barron performs 4 different shows, including solo, w/ orchestra and new all-star ensembles.

Buy Tickets
Avishai Cohen Quartet

SUN, MAR 16 • 7 PM

Avishai Cohen Quartet, Craig Taborn Trio

UpSwing Series double bill featuring supremely inventive Israeli trumpeter & former SFJAZZ Collective Member Avishai Cohen, and modern keyboard great Craig Taborn.

Buy Tickets
THU-SUN, APR 10-13

Kenny Barron

Legendary pianist, composer, NEA Jazz Master & SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Kenny Barron performs 4 different shows, including solo, w/ orchestra and new all-star ensembles.

Buy Tickets
SAT, MAR 22 • 11AM

FAMILY MATINEE: SHIRLEY SCOTT BIRTHDAY w/ KASEY KNUDSEN

For this funky family matinee program, we pay tribute to the Queen of the Organ with a cast of Bay Area favorites.

Buy Tickets
Jon Faddis

WED, MAR 26 • 7:30PM

Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie w/ the Jon Faddis Quartet

Oakland-born trumpet legend Jon Faddis pays tribute to his friend and mentor Dizzy Gillespie, performing a wealth of Gillespie classics including excerpts from Lalo Schifrin’s 1960 suite “Gillespiana.”

Buy Tickets
Jon Faddis

WED, MAR 26 • 7:30PM

Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie w/ the Jon Faddis Quartet

Oakland-born trumpet legend Jon Faddis pays tribute to his friend and mentor Dizzy Gillespie, performing a wealth of Gillespie classics including excerpts from Lalo Schifrin’s 1960 suite “Gillespiana.”

Buy Tickets
SAT, MAR 22 • 11AM

FAMILY MATINEE: SHIRLEY SCOTT BIRTHDAY w/ KASEY KNUDSEN

For this funky family matinee program, we pay tribute to the Queen of the Organ with a cast of Bay Area favorites.

Buy Tickets
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
SAT, MAY 24 • 8PM

'LOUIS' w/ WYNTON MARSALIS & CECILE LICAD

Trumpet great Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of the 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film Louis, joined an all-star 10-piece jazz ensemble at the Oakland Paramount.

Buy Tickets
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
SAT, MAY 24 • 8PM

'LOUIS' w/ WYNTON MARSALIS & CECILE LICAD

Trumpet great Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of the 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film Louis, joined an all-star 10-piece jazz ensemble at the Oakland Paramount.

Buy Tickets

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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