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!


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SFJAM: Free Community Jam Session

SFJAZZ Center

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! 


Kasey Knudsen

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 13, 2025

SFJAM: Free Community Jam Session · San Francisco Jazz

Mar 22, 2025

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

Past events

Sep 16, 2024

SFJAM: Free Community Jam Session · San Francisco Jazz

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