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Eliane Elias | Mar 7-10

ELIANE ELIAS | MAR 7-10
THREE DIFFERENT SHOWS OVER FOUR NIGHTS!

Eliane Elias: Music From 'Man of La Mancha'

THU, MAR 7 · 7:30PM

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Elias’ latest album is devoted to songs from composer Mitch Leigh’s Tony-winning score to the 1964 Broadway hit Man of La Mancha — a musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th century masterpiece Don Quixote. Elias and her band perform music from the album in fresh arrangements that blend Leigh’s melodies with the sultry samba influences that are Elias’ trademark.

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Eliane Elias: Anthology

Eliane Elias: My Songs, An Anthology

FRI, MAR 8 · 7:30PM

Since the mid 1980s, Elias has been building a rich songbook that encompasses samba, bossa nova, fusion, bebop, ballads, and classically influenced compositions. This show focuses on her work as a writer, with a set list of originals handpicked from the over two-dozen full-length recordings under her name.

Eliane Elias: Anthology

Eliane Elias: Songs From Brazil

SAT-SUN, MAR 9-10

SAT IS ALMOST SOLD OUT

“Ms. Elias is never more sumptuously at home than when she turns to bossa nova” (NY Times). The São Paulo-born pianist and singer plays a selection of her favorite Brazilian music from the likes of Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, and more.

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SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT TUESDAY

SUMMER AT SFJAZZ 2019

Full summer lineup & announcement next Tuesday, Feb 19th.
Tickets go on sale to Members Friday, Mar 1st at 11AM.

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Dianne Reeves

THU-SUN, FEB 21-24
MINER AUDITORIUM

THU-SAT ALMOST SOLD OUT

On Thursday and Friday, the NEA Jazz Master and her masterful band including Brazilian guitar genius Romero Lubambo present the World Premiere of her new project devoted to the music of Brazil. On Saturday and Sunday, the GRAMMY-winning vocalist celebrates the 20th Anniversary of her 1999 Blue Note release Bridges.

Eddie Marshall & Bobby Hutcherson Tribute

Eddie Marshall
& Bobby Hutcherson Tribute

THU–SUN, FEB 21–24
JOE HENDERSON LAB

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Renowned drummer Jaz Sawyer and vibraphonist Steve Nelson honor the music and memory of drum master Eddie Marshall and legendary vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Also featured on the show will be saxophonist James Mahone, bassist David Ewell, and SFJAZZ Collective pianist Edward Simon.

Etienne Charles

Etienne Charles: Carnival Celebration

FRI, MAR 1 · 7:30PM
DANCE FLOOR SHOW
MINER AUDITORIUM

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Trumpeter, composer, and SFJAZZ Collective member Charles developed a strikingly original body of work combining traditional rhythms and themes from Trinidad and Haiti with a post-bop harmonic lexicon.This exclusive performance will be the Bay Area debut of his multi-part suite dedicated to the sounds and traditions of his homeland’s Carnival celebration.

EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester

TUE, MAR 12 · 8PM
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL

Performing a selection of standards and obscurities that defined the popular music of the 1920s and 30s, Raabe and his 12-piece orchestra bring the madcap fun and musical sophistication of Germany’s Weimar era to life in grand style. His newest album, Eine Nacht in Berlin, plucks gems from German cabaret and American songs that made the European hit parade.

WEEK OF LOVE › FEB 14-17

Buika: World Soul Jazz

THU-SUN, FEB 14-17
MINER AUDITORIUM

ALMOST SOLD OUT

A commanding performer with a husky, crushed-velvet voice, Buika combines traditional Spanish coplas with the Gypsy laments of flamenco and jazz improvisation described by herself as "World Soul Jazz."

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol

The Dynamic
Miss Faye Carol

SAT-SUN FEB 16-17
JOE HENDERSON LAB

“Steeped in jazz, blues and R&B, Carol turns every performance into a triumph” (San Francisco Chronicle). The living legend of Bay Area jazz performs a pair of intimate duo shows with pianist Joe Warner.

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Lilan Kane

Lilan Kane: Classic Love Songs

THU-FRI, FEB 14-15
JOE HENDERSON LAB

NEWS & HAPPENINGS

FAMILY MATINEE

Linda Tillery and the award-winning Cultural Heritage Choir trace the indelible folk music traditions of Odetta, Harry Belafonte, Lead Belly, and more.

Each one-hour matinee features live performance, audience participation, Q&A, and amazing music.

WEEK OF LOVE PLAYLIST

LISTEN: Week of Love Playlist

FEATURING 22 SONGS & OVER 90 MINUTES OF MUSIC

As the annual "Week Of Love" at SFJAZZ approaches (feat. Buika, Lilan Kane and Faye Carol on 2/14-17), we've refreshed our comprehensive "Songs Of Love" playlist – the perfect soundtrack to your Valentine's Day.

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Destiny Muhammad

THU, FEB 28 · 7:30PM
PIEDMONT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Destiny Muhammad, a jazz harpist and vocalist who follows in the footsteps of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, brings her stellar trio to the Piedmont Center for the Arts for an evening of soaring yet down-to-earth jazz. Chico Lopez performs on bass with Leon Joyce, Jr. on drums.

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