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Ambrose Akinmusire

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TWO GROUNDBREAKING PROJECTS

Ambrose Akinmusire

SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director

THU-SUN, MAR 3-6
MINER AUDITORIUM

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Oakland-based trumpet star and Blue Note recording artist Ambrose Akinmusire performs a 4-night residency at the SFJAZZ Center. The first two concerts, titled "Porter" (Mar 3-4) pay tribute to legendary Bay Area musicians that helped mentor him, featuring a 30-piece orchestra and a superb quartet including piano master Gerald Clayton, bassist Marcus Shelby, and the phenomenal Oakland-born drummer Savannah Harris.

The next two nights premiere a brand new project "Owl Song" (Mar 5-6) featuring guitar pioneer Bill Frisell and the grooving New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley.

MAR 3-4
Ambrose Akinmusire: Porter
w/ 30 Piece Orchestra,
Gerald Clayton, Marcus Shelby, & Savannah Harris

MAR 5-6
Ambrose Akinmusire: Owl Song
w/ Bill Frisell, Herlin Riley & more

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SUMMER AT SFJAZZ 2022
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Summer at SFJAZZ 2022
Summer at SFJAZZ 2022

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THU, MAR · 11AM

Over 100 concerts across both the 39th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival (Jun 8-19), and SFJAZZ Summer Sessions 2022 (Jul 7-Aug 14) are now on sale to SFJAZZ Members ($65-$1,499 Levels).

Join today and access tickets before they go on sale to the public this Thursday, March 3 at 11AM!

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GUITAR WEEK 
IN THE JOE HENDERSON LAB

Ben Monder Trio

Ben Monder

THU, MAR 3
7 & 8:30PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB

Guitar visionary makes his SFJAZZ debut as a leader. Monder has worked with Maria Schneider Orchestra, Guillermo Klein y Los Guachos, Paul Motian, Lee Konitz, Donny McCaslin, Theo Bleckmann, and was a critical presence on David Bowie’s 2016 album Blackstar.

"What he plays with his own group comes from another planet." — The New York Times

Oscar Peñas

Oscar Peñas Quartet

SAT, MAR 5
7 & 8:30PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB

Barcelona-born guitarist, arranger and composer Oscar Peñas weaves together elements of jazz, Spanish folk music, and the European classical tradition. He makes his SFJAZZ debut as a leader, performing with violinist Sara Caswell, bassist Moto Fukushima, and drummer Richie Barshay.

Mimi Fox Trio

Mimi Fox Trio

SUN, MAR 6
6 & 7:30PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB

A blazing straight-ahead fret master who combines bebop-infused technique with an abundance of soul, Bay Area guitar star Mimi Fox returns with her acoustic trio, performing a set of standards, originals, and material from her latest Origin Arts release, This Bird Still Flies.

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Nella

Nella

SAT, MAR 12
MINER AUDITORIUM

A striking new voice hailing from the island of Margarita and the 2019 Latin GRAMMY winner for Best New Artist, Nella Rojas combines folk influences from her native Venezuela with the timeless coplas and flamenco of the Andalusian region in southern Spain. She returns to perform the soul-baring compositions from her new Sony Music album, Doce Margaritas.

"can convey flamenco tension even in a near-whisper"
— The New York Times

Chris Potter

Chris Potter

SFAZZ Resident Artistic Director

THU-SUN, MAR 17-20
MINER AUDITORIUM

The most commanding saxophonist of his generation, Chris Potter premieres two exciting projects:

MAR 17-18: Chris Potter Big Band w/ Gretchen Parlato, Adam Rogers, Craig Taborn, Reuben Rogers & Eric Harland

MAR 19-20: Chris Potter Quartetw/ Craig Taborn, Dave Holland & Eric Harland

SFJAZZ DIGITAL
THIS WEEK'S 'FRIDAYS LIVE'

FRIDAYS LIVE | ONLINE CONCERT SERIES

—THIS FRIDAY AT 7:30PM PT—
SPECIAL BROADCAST IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE

DakhaBrakha

FRI, MAR 4 · 7:30PM PT
10:30PM NYC · 3:30AM UKRAINE

SATURDAY ENCORE
SAT, MAR 5 · 11AM PT
2PM NYC · 7PM UKRAINE

SPECIAL BROADCAST — FREE TO EVERYONE

As an expression of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, SFJAZZ is interrupting our normal Fridays Live programming for a free broadcast featuring Kyiv's DakhaBrakha, filmed at the SFJAZZ Center on July 18, 2018.

During this broadcast, we encourage everyone to donate generously to the DakhaBrakha Fund, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the band, to be reallocated to their families as well as organizations aiding civilians in Ukraine.

To amplify DakhaBrakha's powerful music and message, this broadcast will be free to everyone.

WATCH & DONATE HERE
B-SIDE RE-OPENING MARCH 2

EDUCATION, COMMUNITY & CONNECTIONS

SFJAZZ Girls Day — MARCH 5

SFJAZZ Girls Day

SAT, MAR 5 · 11AM
SFJAZZ CENTER

FREE WORKSHOP FOR FEMALE MUSICIANS & SOUND ENGINEERS!

Join celebrated women faculty in this special session for female jazz instrumentalists, vocalists, and budding sound engineers, ages 13-18. In addition to ensemble techniques and musicianship, the focus will highlight the intricate work that goes into engineering a live sound mix. Faculty from Women’s Audio Mission and Bay Area teaching artists join together in sharing the techniques of presenting a live jazz performance.

Women of Soul: Discover Jazz Course

Women of Soul

WEDNESDAYS
MAR 9-30 · 7PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB

FREE TO SFJAZZ MEMBERS

As a part of our Women's History Month celebration, we present a special 4-part course on the Women of Soul, focusing on female jazz and soul voices like Ruth Brown, Erma Franklin, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Sade, Sharon Jones, Ledisi and many more. Special guest performances will include Destani Wolf, Helen Sung, Tiffany Austin, Tammy L. Hall, Tammi Brown and others.

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FRIENDS OF SFJAZZ PRESENTS

KRONOS FESTIVAL Returns!

THU-SAT
APR 7-9
SFJAZZ CENTER

The annual KRONOS FESTIVAL returns in person to the SFJAZZ Center this April, presented by and featuring SF’s own world-renowned, Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet. Over 5 events in 3 days, experience the artistry and innovation of guest performers and composers representing 10 countries—including 5 world premieres and signature works from Kronos's far-reaching repertoire.

SFJAZZ CENTER TICKET HOLDERS
MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED

SFJAZZ requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 prior to entering the SFJAZZ Center. All patrons must provide proof of having completed the initial course of vaccination, and a government issued photo ID to enter the SFJAZZ Center. (A student ID for people under the age of 18 is acceptable). Vaccination validation apps such as CommonPass and Clear, VaxYes are also accepted. Based on the updated requirements of the Department of Health, boosters are no longer required.

Masks are still required and must be worn at all times inside the SFJAZZ Center.

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