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"I've never heard anyone who could play like him"
— Wynton Marsalis
Joey Alexander Trio
w/ Chris Potter
THU-SUN, DEC 13-16
Championed by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Wynton Marsalis, 15-year-old Joey Alexander is the brightest light in jazz piano. 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.
CYBER MONDAY OFFER*
Use promo code Save30 to save 30%
— Offer Ends Sun, Dec 2 at 11:59PM
*Only Valid to SFJAZZ Members
NEW FEATURE BY RICHARD SCHEININ
Wise Beyond his Years: Joey Alexander Plays from the Heart
THIS WEEK!
Laurie Anderson
THU-SUN, NOV 28-DEC 2
THU IS SOLD OUT
FRI-SUN ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT
One of America’s most renowned and daring creative pioneers, Laurie Anderson is best known for her music, multimedia presentations and innovative use of technology. As an SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director, she presents four unique programs over four nights.
Lou Reed Drones, Viola Duets w/ Laurie Anderson & guests
FRI, NOV 30 · 7:30 PM
AT GRACE CATHEDRAL
ALMOST SOLD OUT
NEXT WEEK
Rosanne Cash & Ry Cooder: The Music of Johnny Cash
WED-THU, DEC 5-6
WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE
ALMOST SOLD OUT
Back by popular demand, Rosanne Cash and Ry Cooder return to San Francisco to reprise their endearing collaboration to perform classics from Johnny Cash’s treasure-filled songbook.
HOLIDAY CLASSICS
Adam Shulman: A Charlie Brown Christmas
THU-FRI, DEC 20-21
MINER AUDITORIUM
Best known as part of Marcus Shelby’s Jazz Orchestra and a creative force on the San Francisco jazz scene for the past decade, pianist Adam Shulman reprises his tribute to Bay Area jazz legend Vince Guaraldi and his soundtrack to Charles Schulz’s 1965 holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Blind Boys of Alabama
SAT-SUN, DEC 22-23
MINER AUDITORIUM
More than a gospel institution, the Blind Boys of Alabama are a cultural force that has swept up musicians from every stylistic precinct, including Prince, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan and Ben Harper. This holiday season, the Blind Boys of Alabama are touring in support of their latest Christmas album, Talkin' Christmas!
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
FRI-SUN, MEMBERS SAVE 25%
10:30PM NYE IS 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. 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!
CYBER MONDAY OFFER*
Use promo code Save30 to save 30%
— Offer Ends Sun, Dec 2 at 11:59PM
*Only Valid to SFJAZZ Members
NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Cyber Monday Deals Last Until This Sunday!
Become a SFJAZZ Member today and take advantage of our week-long Cyber Monday offer of 30% savings on Joey Alexander, Maceo Parker, Kid Koala: Nufonia Must Fall, and Buika.
Join today and use promo code Save30 to unlock these savings
This special Members-only offer last until midnight this Sunday, December 2.
SFCM Presents RJAM Young Artists Concert
THU, NOV 29 · 7PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB
Noteworthy saxophonists Jason Hainsworth and Chad Lefkowitz-Brown will each lead an ensemble of young artists from around the country and overseas who are members of the distinguished Roots, Jazz and American Music Program (RJAM) at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Pascal Le Boeuf's 'Ritual Being'
FRI, NOV 30
7PM & 8:30PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB
SFJAZZ proudly launches the exciting new 'Artists On The Rise' program with Pascal Le Boeuf's trio. Joined by the Friction Quartet, Boeuf presents Ritual Being - a musical diptych that explores the different manifestations of human behavior and how these "rituals" can be either propitious... or disastrous.
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201 Franklin St (at Fell)
San Francisco, CA 94102