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Eliane Elias

ELIANE ELIAS | MAR 7-10
THREE DIFFERENT PROJECTS 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, which was inspired by 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.

“It’s straight samba.” — Eliane Elias

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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

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“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 AT SFJAZZ 2019

Summer at SFJAZZ 2019 — OVER 90 SHOWS!

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Tickets for both the 37th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival (Jun 11-23), SFJAZZ Summer Sessions 2019 (Jul 11-Aug 18) are now on sale to Members and selling quickly. Join today, and buy your tickets before Friday's public on sale.

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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.

"In the grand style of performers from Germany's Weimar Republic, Max Raabe likes to party like it's 1929." — The New York Times

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Joe Lovano
SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director

Joe Lovano

THU-SUN, MAR 14-17
MINER AUDITORIUM

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SUN ALMOST SOLD OUT

Described by DownBeat magazine as “the titan among us,” GRAMMY Award-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano is one of the era’s definitive improvisers and bandleaders.

3|14: Nonet: 52nd Street Bop
3|15: Trio Fascination w/ Bill Frisell & Tyshawn Sorey & Trio Tapestry w/ Marilyn Crispell & Carmen Castaldi
3|16: duo w/ Chucho Valdés
3|17: Tenor Summit w/ Joshua Redman & Ravi Coltrane

John Scofield w/ Lettuce

John Scofield w/ Lettuce

THU-SUN, MAR 21-24
MINER AUDITORIUM
DANCE FLOOR SHOWS

The long-running relationship between guitar icon John Scofield and all-star jam band Lettuce is built on a deep and abiding love of funk. Originally being featured on the band’s 2002 debut album Outta Here, Scofield and the Boston-based group rejoined forces for four night's of heavy groove. 

"Far from just sticking to a psychedelic, jam band sound, Lettuce melds their trippy-ness with old school funk, in part by using its stellar horn section." — Consequence of Sound

Caetano Veloso

Caetano Veloso

FRI, APR 5 · 8PM
PARAMOUNT THEATRE, OAKLAND

“One of Brazil’s, and the world’s, most graceful and innovative songwriters” (NY Times), living legend Caetano Veloso shares new music from his Ofertório (Au Vivo) release and classic material from his five-decade career in a rare live collaboration with his sons Moreno, Tom, and Zeca Veloso.

Terrace Martin w/ Butcher Brown

Terrace Martin w/ Butcher Brown

THU-SUN, APR 18-21
DANCE FLOOR SHOWS
MINER AUDITORIUM

“The new age Quincy Jones” (Okayplayer), multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin will be joined by the funky soul-jazz quartet Butcher Brown, and special guests each night including trumpeters Nicholas Payton and Ambrose Akinmusire, multi-instrumentalist and producer Taylor McFerrin.

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DISCOVER JAZZ

Koret Discover Jazz: Brasil Feminino

WEDNESDAYS
MAR 13-APR 3
JOE HENDERSON LAB
4-CLASS SERIES

The music of Brazil encompasses a broad tapestry of deep roots African folklore, sultry and sophisticated melodies, and samba-driven grooves that simultaneously soothe and inspire. At the helm of these traditions are incredible women, singer-songwriters, instrumentalists, activists, and trendsetters, many of whom are seldom acknowledged.

Eliane Elias - On The Corner

Eliane Elias: The Soul of Brazil

BY RICHARD SCHEININ

"I feel that I’m still carrying that Brazilian torch, both instrumentally and vocally. This soul of Brazil, I carry it with me." — Eliane Elias

Richard Scheinin speaks to pianist, vocalist, and composer Eliane Elias Music about her four night residency (3/7-10) devoted to music from "Man of La Mancha," original compositions, and the music of her native Brazil.

SFJAZZ Poetry Festival 2019

SFJAZZ Poetry Festival: American Dream States w/ Marc Bamuthi Joseph

THU-SUN. APR 4-7
JOE HENDERSON LAB

Founding Program Director of the non-profit Youth Speaks, new SFJAZZ Poet Laureate Marc Bamuthi leads this year's annual SFJAZZ Poetry Festival. This year's theme, American Dream States, challenges writers of different genres to respond to a key piece of writing on the "American Dream," and perform these new creative responses in collaboration with an all star band.

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