TICKETS ON SALE TO MEMBERS JUNE 22

SFJAZZ 2018-19 SEASON ANNOUNCED

2018-19 SEASON

ON SALE TO MEMBERS
FRI, JUNE 22 · 11AM

PUBLIC ON SALE: THU, JULY 12


The 2018-19 SFJAZZ Season featuring over 350 concerts and dozens of education events go on sale to Members this Friday, June 22 at 11AM, 20 days before the public on sale. Remember, the fastest way to order tickets is through SFJAZZ.org, and be sure to login first.

OVER 350 SHOWS
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

Cécile McLorin Salvant · Joshua Redman · Chick Corea
Wayne Shorter · Lila Downs · Kenny Barron
Joey Alexander · Chris Botti · Eliane Elias
SFJAZZ Collective · Mariza · Dr. Lonnie Smith
Branford Marsalis · Cory Henry · Max Raabe
Ravi Coltrane · Buika · Vicente Amigo · Hiromi
Afro-Cuban All Stars · Diego El Cigala · Anat Cohen + more!

FIVE NEW SFJAZZ RESIDENT ARTISTIC DIRECTORS

Laurie Anderson · Chucho Valdés · Dianne Reeves
Joe Lovano · Marcus Shelby

SEE FULL LINEUP

SFJAZZ SUMMER SESSIONS 2018

NEW GRASS—AMERICAN ROOTS WEEK
JULY 12 - 15

Double Bill
DOUBLE BILL!

Dustbowl Revival
Hot Club of Cowtown

THU, JUL 12 · 7:30PM

MEMBERS SAVE 25%

Two of the defining American roots music bands of the 21st century celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Band, performing music from their classic albums Music From Big Pink and The Band.

David Grisman

David Grisman
"The Dawg Trio"

FRI, JUL 13 · 7:30PM

A pioneering, legendary artist synonymous with both modern bluegrass and the rich legacy of Bay Area acoustic music, mandolin master David Grisman makes his SFJAZZ debut with his new Dawg Trio featuring banjo virtuoso Danny Barnes and Grisman’s son Samson Grisman on bass.

Del McCoury
DOUBLE BILL!

Del McCoury
The Travelin' McCourys

SAT, JUL 14 · 7PM & 9:30PM

Two generations of bluegrass royalty share this exclusive double bill, featuring GRAMMY-winning string band icon Del McCoury and the masterful group led by his sons Ronnie and Rob.

"A voice to make you hit the bottle one moment, then drop to your knees and pray the next."
— The New York Times

Sam Bush

Sam Bush
w/ Special guests

SUN, JUL 15 · 7:30PM

Founder of the hugely influential string band New Grass Revival and “the mandolin king of modern bluegrass,” (Village Voice) virtuoso mandolinist, vocalist, and multiple GRAMMY winner Sam Bush has been named Mandolin Player of the Year four times by the International Bluegrass Music Association. He is joined by special guests for this exclusive performance.

ISMAY

Ismay ft. Eli West

THU, JUL 12
7PM & 8:30PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB

The brainchild of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Avery Hellman — the granddaughter of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass founder Warren Hellman — Ismay creates a dynamic blend that references the American folk tradition of the past while remaining steadfastly modern.

J2B2

J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band)

FRI-SAT, JUL 13-14
JOE HENDERSON LAB

Led by GRAMMY-winning guitarist and mandolinist John Jorgenson, J2B2 is a true all-star string band comprised of four of the greatest instrumentalists in contemporary bluegrass, performing a mix of classics and originals that blend a traditional approach with elements of California folk-rock.

ISMAY

Anna & Elizabeth

SUN, JUL 15
7PM & 8:30PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB

With ghostly vocal harmonies and plaintive melodies, Anna & Elizabeth bring new life to nearly forgotten folk ballads of Appalachia in entrancing performances blending music, storytelling, and artistic visual elements both archaic and modern.

ALSO COMING SOON

PHILIP GLASS FEST
JULY 19 - 22

Philip Glass

Philip Glass
w/ Matt Haimovitz & Lavinia Meijer

THU-FRI, JUL 19-20 · 7:30PM

“The most powerful composer of our time” (Daily Telegraph) performs in chamber setting with platinum-selling South Korean-born harpist Lavinia Meijer and renowned Israeli-American cellist Matt Haimovitz.

Philip Glass
w/ Anton Batagov, Aaron Diehl, & Jenny Lin

SAT-SUN, JUL 21-22 · 7:30PM

Philip Glass performs works for piano, both solo and in duets with a cross-section of notable guest pianists culled from the worlds of classical music and jazz including Russian pianist Anton Batagov, Taiwanese keyboardist Jenny Lin, and jazz pianist Aaron Diehl.

SFJAZZ EDUCATION

Digital Lab Intensives

Digital Lab Intensives

SFJAZZ DIGITAL LAB

Intro To Music Production
Tue-Sat, Jul 24-28

Recording, Mixing & Mastering
Tue-Sat, Jul 31-Aug 4

Learn music and audio production in our state-of-the-art Digital Lab! We offer dynamic programs for older teens and adults in songwriting, arranging, production, recording, mixing, and more.Each series contains 20 hours of instruction!

World Drum Weekend

SFJAZZ 6th Annual World Drum Weekend

SAT-SUN, AUG 4-5
JOE HENDERSON LAB

Drummers & Percussion United: Yissy Garcia w/ guests
Sat, Aug 4 · 1PM-2:30PM

Güemilere: Party for the Saints: Jesús Diaz, Michael Spiro, & guests
Sun, Aug 5 · 12PM-2:30PM

This summer we celebrate the music and musicians of Cuba, and highlight drumming in both sacred and secular traditions. Students are encouraged to bring their own drums to class.

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