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San Francisco Jazz Festival: A Tapestry of Sound and Creativity
The San Francisco Jazz Festival invites audiences into a vibrant world of music, where diverse artists and genres converge to create an unforgettable experience. From the pre-swing jazz of Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra to the soulful melodies of Chris Botti, the festival offers something for every music lover. Community jam sessions, a listening party with Terence Blanchard, and performances by the Edward Simon Trio further enhance this musical celebration. Join us at the SFJAZZ Center to explore these captivating events in the heart of San Francisco.
Jan 8, 2025
Share1. Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra West
“When the time comes, Bernstein clicks an invisible switch and the band pops into semi-flawless unison. At that point, you might imagine yourself in Harlem in 1929,” says the Village Voice about trumpeter Steven Bernstein’s expansive Millennial Territory Orchestra, an ensemble inspired by the pre-swing era territory bands that crisscrossed the country in the 1920s and 1930s.
Feb 24, 2024 - Feb 25, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
2. Chris Botti
“With his finely etched features and piercing green eyes, trumpeter Chris Botti combines matinee idol looks with the simmering lyricism of an expert balladeer” (The Mercury News).
A trumpeter with a sumptuous, enveloping tone, fluent phrasing, and sense of space, Botti became a masterly musician equally at home in the realms of jazz and pop. He honed his craft performing and recording with stars like Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Sting, who featured him on his Brand New Day tour and who was one the stellar artists on Botti’s chart-topping 2009 album Live in Boston.
7 - 12 Jan, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
3. SFJAM: Free Community Jam Session
These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical director and curated repertoire. We invite musicians of all levels and ages to sign up, and each session is free and open to the public - no reservations or tickets needed to attend!
Jan 13, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
4. 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.
Jan 16, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
5. Meshell Ndegeocello
"Meshell Ndegeocello is one of the funkiest and smartest bassists of our times and truly a brilliant artist who is very conscious of her surroundings and uses her art to help further mankind."
17 - 19 Jan, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
6. Listening Party w/ Terence Blanchard
Step into the SFJAZZ “living room” and hear artists and tastemakers spinning their favorite recordings while in conversation. Listening Parties offer listeners the chance to get behind-the- scenes and hear about music from the artist’s perspective. The format is an on-stage conversation in the Robert N. Miner Auditorium, accompanied by the artist’s pick of recorded, and sometimes live, excerpts. The conversation closes with questions from the audience followed by a reception with complimentary drinks and bites.
Jan 22, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
7. Open Soundcheck: Terence Blanchard E-collective & Turtle Island Quartet
SFJAZZ Open Soundchecks are an exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunity to experience our concert hall during the artist’s sound check, revealing the critical preparation that goes into making the performance a success.
Jan 23, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
8. Edward Simon Trio
Described as “the best of us all” by no less an authority than Cuban piano giant Chucho Valdés, pianist and SFJAZZ Collective member Edward Simon brings his supremely inventive trio for one night in the Joe Henderson Lab.
Jan 23, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
9. Terence Blanchard E-collective & Turtle Island Quartet
A savvy bandleader, celebrated film composer, brilliant jazz writer, and influential educator, the GRAMMY-winning New Orleans native is a major creative force in the contemporary jazz scene. He has composed over 40 movie scores, including soundtracks for most of director Spike Lee’s work, making Blanchard the most prolific jazz artist working in film. He conceived the E-Collective to explore the intersection of jazz, R&B, funk, and fusion, and describes the project as an outlet to satisfy a yearning he’s had for years to explore areas of music that he’s always loved but rarely ventured into.
23 - 26 Jan, 2025
San Francisco Jazz
San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
10. Terence Blanchard E-collective & Turtle Island Quartet
A savvy bandleader, celebrated film composer, brilliant jazz writer, and influential educator, the GRAMMY-winning New Orleans native is a major creative force in the contemporary jazz scene. He has composed over 40 movie scores, including soundtracks for most of director Spike Lee’s work, making Blanchard the most prolific jazz artist working in film. He conceived the E-Collective to explore the intersection of jazz, R&B, funk, and fusion, and describes the project as an outlet to satisfy a yearning he’s had for years to explore areas of music that he’s always loved but rarely ventured into.
23 - 26 Jan, 2025
San Francisco Jazz
San Francisco, CA · SFJAZZ Center
Conclusion
The San Francisco Jazz Festival offers a rich tapestry of sound that captures the essence of what makes music a universal language. Through performances that celebrate both tradition and innovation, the festival presents a unique opportunity to experience the power of live music in one of the world's most vibrant cultural cities. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a casual listener, this festival promises moments that inspire, connect, and transform. Join us at the SFJAZZ Center for an unforgettable musical journey.
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