Vocalist

Cherished Bay Area vocalist and SFJAZZ Collective alumnus Martin Luther McCoy brings a romantic tribute to the iconic Nigerian/British soul queen Sade with this Valentine’s Day performance.

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No Ordinary Love: Tribute to Sade

SFJAZZ Center

Founded by SFJAZZ in 2004, the SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star ensemble and composer’s workshop that represents what’s happening now in jazz. Since the beginning, the Collective’s mission has been to perform newly commissioned pieces by each member and fresh arrangements of works by modern masters. This year’s Collective performances in Miner Auditorium will take place in November, but this special week in the Joe Henderson Lab to help kick off the 2023-24 Season brings the group together with a decidedly different approach.

SFJAZZ Collective: Past Present Members

Cherished Bay Area vocalist and SFJAZZ Collective alumnus Martin Luther McCoy brings a stirring celebration of the rich history of funk and soul music of the Bay Area.

Rising to international attention for his work with The Roots, Cody ChesnuTT, Dave Matthews, Jill Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Zion I, McCoy is perhaps best known for his on-screen role as the Jimi Hendrix inspired character “Jo-Jo” and his performance of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in director Julie Taymor’s Oscar-nominated 2007 Beatles tribute film Across the Universe. He made a memorable appearance in comic megastar Dave Chappelle’s 2005 concert film Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, and was a highlighted artist during Chappelle’s 2014 SFJAZZ performances.

Martin Luther the Real Mccoy: Sounds of Black Joy Mixtape

Please note: Dance floor is General Admission standing room only. If you would prefer seats, please select a different level for this show. 

Cherished Bay Area vocalist and SFJAZZ Collective alumnus Martin Luther McCoy presents his salute to the music of singer, poet, author, and activist Gil Scott-Heron with special guest saxophonist and SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Howard Wiley, keyboardist Kev Choice and longtime Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson.

Martin Luther McCoy

Vocalist

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 19, 2024

Martin Luther The Real McCoy · San Francisco Jazz

Past events

Feb 14, 2024

No Ordinary Love: Tribute to Sade · San Francisco Jazz

7 - 10 Sep, 2023

SFJAZZ Collective: Past Present Members · San Francisco Jazz

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