Pianist

Launching the Duke at 125 Piano Duos series at Dizzy’s Club, internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and pioneering artist Helen Sung performs in concert with special guest Aaron Diehl. The artists delve into Duke’s repertoire with energetic momentum and lyrical reflex, honoring the musical diversity of a colossal and transformative figure. Don’t miss this two-night event, the first of a six-night series!

Helen Sung And Aaron Diehl Play Ellington

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Faculty & students share the stage in Side-by-Side Recitals.  Performing together in ensembles, students are challenged to rise to the level of their faculty. 

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RJAM Side-by-Side Recital

Bowes Center

Acclaimed pianist/composer and 2021 Guggenheim Fellow Helen Sung presents Quartet+, her latest release on Sunnyside Records. Having lived much of her life at the intersection of different worlds — classical and jazz, and as the American-born daughter of Chinese immigrants — her desire to harmonize these worlds with joy and humanity is at the heart of Quartet+, which celebrates women’s artistry and their music. Vividly blending the jazz and classical worlds, Quartet+ takes the listener on a ride through musical time and space with new original compositions by Helen as well as her arrangements of works by landmark women including Geri Allen, Mary Lou Williams, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Carla Bley, and Marian McPartland.

Helen Sung, RJAM piano

SFCM is proud to partner with SFJAZZ in performances featuring students from the Roots, Jazz and American Music (RJAM) program with RJAM faculty. The stellar faculty cast includes the SFJAZZ Collective's Warren Wolf, David Sanchez, Edward Simon, and Matt Brewer, along with luminaries Joshua Redman,  Matt Wilson, and many others. The performance takes place at the SFJAZZ Center as part of the organization’s Thelonious Monk Festival; tickets can be purchased through the SFJAZZ box office

RJAM Side-by-side Concert with SFJAZZ Thelonious Monk Festival

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

NEC Chamber Singers and Symphonic Winds perform Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert, featuring alumnae Patrice Williamson, vocalist, and pianist Helen Sung. Also on the program is Jean Françaix' Sept Danses, conducted by Iverson Eliopoulos '23 MM.

Helen Sung

Pianist

Events

Apr 30 - May 1, 2024

Helen Sung And Aaron Diehl Play Ellington · Jazz at Lincoln Center

Nov 30, 2023

RJAM Side-by-Side Recital · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Oct 19, 2023

Helen Sung, RJAM piano · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Oct 13, 2023

RJAM Side-by-side Concert with SFJAZZ Thelonious Monk Festival · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

7 - 10 Sep, 2023

SFJAZZ Collective: Past Present Members · San Francisco Jazz

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