SFJAZZ

Check out SFJAZZ Digital Director Ross Eustis's feature on Substrakt's ‘Digital Works Podcast’ discussing the genesis of our digital media and streaming platform SFJAZZ At Home and its development over the past 4 years, from our archival streaming series ‘Fridays At Five’ to its current ideation featuring a growing on-demand library, new digital shorts, monthly magazine, and weekly livestreams. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gGrWecb6... sent on July 17, 2024 10:24 AM  

Join SFJAZZ CEO Gregory Stern in conversation with author Larry Tye this Sunday, July 14th at Bird & Beckett Books. They'll be discussing Tye’s new book ‘The Jazzmen,’ looking at how Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie transformed America. And appropriately, SFJAZZ and Stanford Live’s present the Count Basie Orchestra at Bing Concert Hall Sunday night. Read more about ‘The Jazzmen’: https://lnkd.in/g6JvDpq5   Event Information: https://lnkd.in/gtTH5K3A

SFJAZZ Education presents FREE summer series of workshops exploring jazz skills, DJing, New Orleans music, and more with special guest teaching artists featuring members of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Kid Koala, and SF Conservatory RJAM director Jason Hainsworth!    This exciting new educational programming is designed for children and adults, aspiring musicians and experienced singers, and instrumentalists.     Full Schedule:  July 13 - Exploring Jazz Skills w/ Jason Hainsworth  August 4 - Turntablism w/ Kid Koala  August 18 - New Orleans Jazz w/ Preservation Hall    Learn more about SFJAZZ Education workshops, master classes, digital labs, jazz appreciation, lectures, and more: https://lnkd.in/gVK68fEx 

Join us as we celebrate both Juneteenth and Pride Month by honoring the contributions of queer and Black artists on June 19th at the SFJAZZ Center! Pre-party kicks-off at the Todd Snyder San Francisco (590 Hayes Street). Party at the SFJAZZ Center includes free Food, Open Bar celebrating Black Entertainers with our DJ and Drag Performers, including Kai Kai Bee Michaels, Alotta Boutte, Simba La Siren, Major Hammy, Militia, Mojo Carter, and DJ Sir Ellis    Hayes Valley merchants will be providing information as well as samples, with thanks to our community sponsors including Rad Radish, Constellation Wines (Ruffino Lumina & Vint), Fort Point Beer, Reyka Vodka, Hudson Bourbon, Trader Joe's, and F Dorian.    More Information: https://lnkd.in/gW934VWM 

As summer draws near, it's time to start planning those unforgettable off-site events for your team. At SFJAZZ, we specialize in curating extraordinary experiences. With our cutting-edge auditorium and versatile event spaces, we provide the ideal setting for your upcoming corporate gathering. Whether you're planning a team-building workshop, a product launch, or a company-wide celebration, we possess the space and resources to ensure its success. Discover what SFJAZZ has to offer: - State-of-the-Art Technology: Our theater boasts the latest audiovisual equipment, guaranteeing seamless delivery for your presentations and demos. - Tailored Packages: Our seasoned event team will collaborate with you to customize every aspect of your event to suit your specific requirements and budget. - Prime Location: Nestled in Hayes Valley, SFJAZZ offers easy accessibility for your employees. Connect with our events team today: [email protected] Let's create a summer event that matches your company's vision.

Join us tonight from 5:30pm-7pm inside the Joe Henderson Lab as we celebrate the new novel by SFJAZZ Board of Trustee Member, Dr. David Weill! You’ll be treated to a lively Q&A, a special talk on what David gleaned from his years directing transplant programs, and a book signing. Seats are limited!    RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/g-azy23p

SFJAZZ, in partnership with SFUSD, DCYF and the SF Dept. of Public Health, will be hosting a timely teen mental health event about the fentanyl epidemic on 5/22 at 6pm in our Miner Auditorium. This is the start of a city-wide effort to address the fentanyl epidemic and to activate awareness for the 2024-25 school year.    This free community event is called "Fentanyl Hack: A Teen-Led Social Movement" and features a screening of "Fentanyl High," a doc film made by teens for teens, a discussion with teen cast members, live jazz music and informational tables about fentanyl awareness and mitigation resources.    More Information:  https://lnkd.in/gdwjtKYR 

In case you missed it, watch a rebroadcast of last night's SFJAZZ Gala Concert at 7:30PM-PT on the main stage in Miner Auditorium, featuring performances by a host of musical luminaries in all-star collaborations. You'll hear from Patti Austin, Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Siedah Garrett, SFJAZZ Collective & more! The SFJAZZ Gala combines an evening of world-class performances with two historic milestones: the honoring of GRAMMY Award–winning singer and songwriter Patti Austin with the SFJAZZ Lifetime Achievement Award and the welcoming of trumpeter, composer, NEA Jazz Master, and seven-time Grammy-winner Terence Blanchard in his inaugural season as Executive Artistic Director of SFJAZZ. The Gala is SFJAZZ’s largest fundraiser of the year benefitting SFJAZZ's artistic, education and digital programs with the goal of advancing the art form of jazz in the Bay Area and beyond. Please give generously to the Gala Broadcast Fund, Donations are tax deductible and will be matched by a generous gift (up to $10,000). If you donate $50 or more you'll also receive an annual digital membership with full access to SFJAZZ At Home (if you're already a member, you can gift it to a friend). More Information at SFJAZZ.org/AtHome Photo credit: Rick Swig

It’s almost time for the SFJAZZ 2024 Gala honoring Patti Austin! A very special thank you to all of our generous donors and supporters who have helped make tomorrow’s Gala happen–which is our largest fundraiser of the year supporting SFJAZZ education and artistic programming. As we get ready for tomorrow’s festivities we look back at some of our favorite Gala moments from the last decade. This event is almost sold out, so buy your concert tickets now at SFJAZZ.org/gala If you can't be there in person, make sure to tune-in live online to the free broadcast of the concert at 8:30PM PST.

The San Francisco Chronicle previews the SFJAZZ 2024 Gala honoring Patti Austin this Thursday, May 9th and curatorial debut by SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard performing alongside superstar vocalist Ledisi, PJ Morton (of Maroon 5), American Broadway icon Brian Stokes Mitchell, Siedah Garrett, the SFJAZZ Collective and much more: https://lnkd.in/gVGjwHBN This event is almost sold out, so buy your concert tickets now at SFJAZZ.org/gala