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RING IN THE NEW YEAR
w/ FUNK LEGEND MACEO PARKER
Maceo Parker
FRI-MON, DEC 28-31
TWO SHOWS ON NYE · 8PM & 10:30PM
MINER AUDITORIUM
OPEN DANCE FLOOR
FRI-SUN, SFJAZZ MEMBERS SAVE 25%
10:30PM NYE — SFJAZZ MEMBERS ONLY
Ring in the New Year with the king of the funky saxophone and one of the primary architects of modern R&B, Maceo Parker. Parker was an essential member of both James Brown's JBs, and George Clinton's Parliament/ Funkadelic band. He brings his super-powered band back to SFJAZZ for an explosive New Year’s celebration. Vocalist and songwriter Deva Mahal will open the shows, performing a set of groove-heavy R&B.
NYE shows include party favors, complimentary champagne, open dancefloor, giant disco ball, balloon drop and more!
FEATURE BY RICHARD SCHEININ
Maceo Parker: 98% Funky Stuff
THIS WEEK!
"I've never heard anyone who could play like him"
— Wynton Marsalis
Joey Alexander Trio
w/ Chris Potter
THU-SUN, DEC 13-16
THU-EARLY SUN SHOW, ALMOST SOLD OUT
BEST AVAILABILITY: SUN AT 7PM
Championed by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Wynton Marsalis, 15-year-old Joey Alexander is the brightest light in jazz piano. NPR stated that his recent Tiny Desk concert ranked as one of their best. Along with saxophone star Chris Potter, bassist Kris Funn and drummer Kendrick Scott, the band will play music from the pianist's past two recordings, Eclipse, and his brand new holiday album A Joey Alexander Christmas.
NEW FEATURE BY RICHARD SCHEININ
Wise Beyond his Years: Joey Alexander Plays from the Heart
COMING SOON
FREE FOR MEMBERS
$15 NON-MEMBERS
MON, DEC 17 • 7:30 PM
MINER AUDITORIUM
For this Listening Party, Randall Kline is joined by eminent jazz writer, critic and Director of Editorial Content for WGBO Nate Chinen. They will be discussing Chinen’s most recent and critically-acclaimed book, Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century. Named "one of the best books of 2018" by GQ Magazine, Playing Changes unpacks the synergies between jazz and post-millennial hip-hop and R&B.
Chris Botti
TUE-SUN, JAN 8-13
MINER AUDITORIUM
The world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist returns for nine shows. The trumpet superstar is currently one of the most important, innovative figures of the contemporary music world. He has collaborated with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma and Herbie Hancock to Paul Simon and Sting, and is as likely to play the second movement of Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” as he is Al Green’s grooving “Let’s Stay Together”.
SFJAZZ GALA 2019
SFJAZZ GALA 2019
Honoring Chucho Valdés
THU, JAN 31
SFJAZZ CENTER
For one night only, over 60 legends and rising stars perform in unique collaborations to honor Chucho Valdés. This lively and influential fundraiser directly supports SFJAZZ artistic and school programs. All tickets include premium open bar, cuisine from our favorite neighborhood spots, and access to the After Party.
ALL-STAR CONCERT FEATURING:
Chucho Valdés · Irakere 45 · Omar Portuondo · Corrine Bailey Rae · SFJAZZ Collective · Stefon Harris · Dianne Reeves
Harold López-Nussa + many more
AFTER PARTY FEATURING
Preservation Hall Jazz Band w/ Corrine Bailey Rae + special guests
NEWS & HAPPENINGS
PHONE
Public: 866.920.5299
Members: 415.788.7353
Groups: 415.283.0314
Rentals Inquiry: 415.283.0335
BOX OFFICE
Tue–Sat, 11am–5:30pm OR Until end of final show
Sun-Mon, open 90-minutes before all shows
201 Franklin St (at Fell)
San Francisco, CA 94102