Organist

Oakland-born organist and composer Sundra Manning has been a major force in Bay Area music for over three decades — winning a GRAMMY with R&B diva Lalah Hathaway, touring the world with MC Hammer at the height of his fame, and playing a critical role in the career of soul superstar Ledisi. She makes her SFJAZZ debut as a leader with these Joe Henderson Lab appearances.

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Sundra Manning

SFJAZZ Center

Oakland-born organist and composer Sundra Manning has been a major force in Bay Area music for over three decades — winning a GRAMMY with R&B diva Lalah Hathaway, touring the world with MC Hammer at the height of his fame, and playing a critical role in the career of soul superstar Ledisi.

Philadelphia-born Shirley Scott was raised in a musical household, playing piano and trumpet before switching to Hammond organ in the 1950s during the rise of the instrument’s popularity. Blending the sounds of bebop with gospel and soul, Scott made her earliest recordings with saxophone legend Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and future husband Stanley Turrentine, and debuted as a leader with her 1958 Prestige trio album Great Scott. For this funky matinee program, we are pleased to honor the Queen of the Organ with a cast of Bay Area favorites, including saxophonist Kasey Knudsen and organ powerhouse Sundra Manning! 


Sundra Manning

Organist

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 21, 2025

Sundra Manning · San Francisco Jazz

Mar 22, 2025

Family Matinee w/ Kasey Knudsen & Friends · San Francisco Jazz

Past events

Jun 7, 2023

Sundra Manning · San Francisco Jazz

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