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SFJAZZ Singles: John Brothers Piano Company performs Marionettiste/Crab Fight SFJAZZ 2022-11-19 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome About this clip:The Bay Area-based early jazz group John Brothers Piano Co. perform “Marionnettiste/Crab Fight” from their 2017 album “Fastball!” during their concert on November 11, 2022, as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: Formed by a pair of former Cal Berkeley students who shared a love of early jazz and barroom blues, the band began as humbly and seemingly incongruous as possible, with the pair dragging their Wurlitzer spinet around to busk on street corners around San Francisco and the East Bay. The John Brothers Piano Company have built a devoted fan base one show at a time, blending timeless classics and original compositions with nearly irrepressible energy, and the lineup has expanded to a quartet of prodigiously talented multi-instrumentalists. They’ve graduated from performing on the street to headlining many Bay Area venues The Chapel, Great American Music Hall, Bimbo’s 365 and performing at a multitude of festivals and events SFJAZZ, Stern Grove Festival, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Oakland Art + Soul, Outside Lands and more. In addition to headlining their own shows they’ve performed alongside phenomenal artists like Karen O, Booker T, Joan Osborne, Sugar Pie Desanto, to name a few. Asked to describe their sound and approach by The Bay Bridged, the band responded, “This group is a punk band with jazz instruments and classical inclinations.” PERSONNEL: John Thatcher Boomer: piano, clarinetArlo Perlstein: piano, trumpetDustin Smurthwaite: tromboneTyler Miller: bassJimi Marks: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Immanuel Wilkins performs Fugitive Ritual, Selah SFJAZZ 2022-11-10 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome About this clip:Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins and his quartet perform Wilkins’ composition “Fugitive Ritual, Selah” from his 2022 album “The 7th Hand” during his concert on September 22, 2022 as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: 25-year-old alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins has become one of the vital voices of jazz, bringing music from his sophomore Blue Note recording “The 7th Hand.”The Pennsylvania native’s studies at the Juilliard School led to his connection to mentors who helped establish his professional career — Oakland-born trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and pianist Jason Moran. Since then, Wilkins has worked with a range of artists including Wynton Marsalis, Joel Ross, Solange, and Gerald Clayton. His Blue Note debut, “Omega”, took the #1 spot on The New York Times’ list of Best Jazz Albums of 2020. PERSONNEL: Immanuel Wilkins: alto saxophoneMicah Thomas: pianoMatt Brewer: bassKweku Sumbry: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: SFJAZZ Collective performs Smokey SFJAZZ 2022-11-03 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome About this clip:The SFJAZZ Collective plays saxophonist and music director Chris Potter’s composition “Smokey” during their performance on October 28, 2022 as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: To celebrate the 10th Season at the SFJAZZ Center and the endless diversity of music that has been presented on the Miner stage over the last decade, SFJAZZ’s resident supergroup will be performing a wide selection of material chosen and arranged by the members, from newer compositions to timeless classics and everything in between. An all-star ensemble comprising the finest performer/composers at work in jazz today, the SFJAZZ Collective was conceived to create fresh arrangements of works by a modern master and newly commissioned pieces by each member of the band. Through this pioneering approach, simultaneously honoring music’s greatest figures while championing jazz’s up-to-the-minute directions, the Collective has embodied SFJAZZ’s commitment to jazz as a dynamic, ever-evolving art form. Following last season’s inspired concept to reflect the moment by re-arranging socially relevant classics along with debuting fresh compositions that reflect the tumultuous state of the world, the band is changing things up yet again. Under the direction of Chris Potter, this lineup of the Collective featuring Mike Rodriguez, David Sánchez, Warren Wolf, Edward Simon, Matt Brewer, and Kendrick Scott is among the most dynamic ever, ensuring each performance is fresh, fun, and full of surprises. PERSONNEL: Chris Potter: tenor saxophoneDavid Sánchez: tenor saxophoneMike Rodriguez: trumpetWarren Wolf: vibraphone, electronicsEdward Simon: piano, keyboardsMatt Brewer: bassKendrick Scott: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Marquis Hill performs Rainbow Waters SFJAZZ 2022-10-27 | About this clip:Trumpeter and composer Marquis Hill performs "Rainbow Waters" during his performance on 10/21/22 at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live._About the concert:Winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Trumpet Competition, Chicago-born trumpeter Marquis Hill has, in a comparatively short time, established his well-deserved reputation as a leading figure among today’s crop of adventurous young jazz musicians. He returns with a fresh take on the music from his 2012 debut New Gospel, with a decade of experience and perspective informing the album’s finely wrought compositions. A singular artist with a warm, soul-drenched sound and an advanced command of composition, the 29-year-old Hill accepted the prestigious Monk honor as an acknowledgment of a major career already in progress rather than the first spark from a neophyte, with four albums as a leader already under his belt, and a distinctive ensemble approach firmly established. The trumpeter applied the foundations he built with mentors Willie Pickens and Bobby Broom to sideman work with the likes of Benny Golson, Steve Turre, Joe Lovano, and Ron Carter, and is paying it forward as an educator, teaching at University of Illinois at Chicago and NIU Summer Jazz Camp.Hill’s 2022 Edition Records recording of this project, New Gospel Revisited, was recorded live at Chicago’s Constellation and features a staggering lineup including saxophonist Walter Smith III, vibraphonist Joel Ross, pianist James Francies, bassist Harish Raghavan, and SFJAZZ Collective drummer Kendrick Scott.PERSONNEL: Marquis Hill: trumpetJeremiah Collier: drumsJahari Stampley: pianoJoshua Griffin: bassLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Mariza performs Oiçá La Ó Senhor Vinho SFJAZZ 2022-10-19 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome About this clip:Portuguese fado superstar Mariza sings Alberto Janes’ composition "Oiçá La Ó Senhor Vinho" from her 2002 debut album “Fado em Mim” during her performance on October 14, 2022 as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: After decades of neglect when fado was dismissed as a relic from Portugal’s past, a new generation of young women has reinvigorated the nation’s cherished musical style. And no one has embraced fado with more passion and charisma than Mariza, the music’s greatest star and a full-throated singer who revels in the music’s emotional power. With its blend of Portuguese folk poetry, Arabic cadences, and African and Brazilian rhythms, fado was an unintended harvest from Portugal’s far-flung empire. These days, it’s Mariza who’s conquered the world as the first Portuguese musician nominated for a GRAMMY and three BBC Radio 3 Best European Artist awards. Her multi-platinum 2008 album Terra introduced a truly international sensibility with a scintillating mix of songs from Brazil, Cuba, Cape Verde and, of course, Portugal. And with 2010’s Fado Tradicional she returned to her roots, revisiting classic songs in an intimate setting, backed only by acoustic guitar. Mariza’s latest, 2020’s Warner Music release Canta Amália, is a 20th anniversary celebration of her career as well as a centennial salute to the iconic fadista Amália Rodrigues, of whose music Mariza gives reverent, yet deeply personal, reinterpretations.In performance Mariza is a captivating presence, stalking the stage looking like an apparition from another era, infusing the timeless melodies of her homeland with a singular style. PERSONNEL: Mariza: vocalsLuís Guerreiro: Portuguese guitarCarlos Ferreira: guitarJoão Frade: accordionAdriano Alves: bassJoão Freitas: percussion Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Kenny Barron Trio w/ special guest Benny Green perform Well You Neednt SFJAZZ 2022-10-17 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome About this clip:The Kenny Barron Trio with guest pianist Benny Green perform Thelonious Monk’s composition “Well You Needn’t” during our Monk Birthday Celebration concert on October 10, 2022 as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: “The pinnacle of the jazz-piano tradition,” (JazzTimes), pianist, composer, and 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron curates this celebration of jazz legend Thelonious Monk’s 105th birthday in an evening of solos, duos, and trios featuring his working trio of bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake, with guest pianist Benny Green. A 12-time GRAMMY nominee and 2010 NEA Jazz Master recipient, Barron is a singular artist who is uniquely qualified to honor Monk, having made the eccentric genius’ music a constant part of his repertoire for decades. He helped define and extend the jazz tradition since his work with Dizzy Gillespie in the early ‘60s, and crucial stints with Freddie Hubbard, Yusef Lateef, Stan Getz, James Moody and Ron Carter built his peerless reputation as a sideman. He has recorded nearly 50 albums as a bandleader over his five-decade career, including seven with the Monk alumni band Sphere featuring legendary saxophonist Charlie Rouse and drummer Ben Riley. With his “splayed joy-spring chords, Thelonious Monk stabs and gospel voicings” (Mercury News), Green developed his lyrical and propulsive playing in the star-making bands of a pair of longtime Monk associates, drummer Art Blakey and bassist Ray Brown. The former Berkeley High wunderkind has regularly made Monk compositions a part of his three-decade bandleading career, infusing the icon’s singular works with irrepressible joy. PERSONNEL: Kenny Barron: pianoBenny Green: pianoKiyoshi Kitagawa: bassJohnathan Blake: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Aida Cuevas performs “Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo” SFJAZZ 2022-10-11 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/AtHome About this clip:Legendary Mexican Ranchera vocalist Aida Cuevas and Mariachi Aztlán perform the Juan Gabriel composition “Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo” during Cuevas’ concert on October 7, 2022 as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: An international icon of Mexican music since she was a teenager, Aida is an artist known widely as “La Voz de México” (the Voice of Mexico). She celebrates her 45th year as performer with this special show, “Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo,” named for her 1983 hit written by the late pop icon Juan Gabriel, joined by Mariachi Aztlán and a special guest — her extraordinarily talented daughter, vocalist Valeria Cuevas.Much like Ella Fitzgerald’s classic releases for Verve, her “songbook” albums have played a central role in defining Mexican popular music. The first female mariachi vocalist to win a GRAMMY, she recently released Antologia de la Musica Ranchera Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, featuring her interpretations of the timeless songs made famous by the iconic 1930s ranchera singer Lucha Reyes. PERSONNEL: Aida Cuevas: vocalsManuel Encinas: accordionJonathan Gonzalez: keyboardsLuis Ramirez: percussionValeria Cuevas: vocalsBorislav Stern: vocals MARIACHI AZTLÁN: Priscilla EspinozaKassandra JuarezNathan FernandezJoel SanchezJoe FloresRodolfo Santiago Jr.Dylan BakerPedro Garcia lllDavid QuijanoJesus Villegas Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Nate Smith + Kinfolk perform Rambo SFJAZZ 2022-10-05 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Drummer/composer Nate Smith and his KINFOLK band perform his composition “Rambo” from his 2021 album “KINFOLK 2: See the Birds” during his concert on September 22, 2022 as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: Drummer and composer Nate Smith is among the most influential rhythm masters of his generation, known for his inimitable groove work with Pat Metheny, Chris Potter, Dave Holland, José James, and Ravi Coltrane.He makes his debut appearance as a leader with his double GRAMMY-nominated KINFOLK project, in support of his latest Edition Records album, “Kinfolk 2: See The Birds.” Bridging Smith’s influences and experience as a jazz artist and his early experiences with R&B and progressive rock, Kinfolk 2 showcases the drummer’s masterful band that includes saxophone great Jaleel Shaw, bassist Fima Ephron, guitarist Brad Allen Williams, and Brian Blade Fellowship keyboardist Jon Cowherd. PERSONNEL: Nate Smith: drumsJaleel Shaw: alto saxophoneBrad Allen Williams: guitarJon Cowherd: piano, keyboardsFima Ephron: bass Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Joel Ross Good Vibes performs More? SFJAZZ 2022-09-27 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Vibraphone great Joel Ross and his Good Vibes band play Ross’ composition “More?” from his 2020 Blue Note album 'Who Are You?' during his performance on September 23, 2022 as part of the 2022-23 Season, broadcast on Fridays Live. -- About the concert: Still in his mid-20s, vibraphonist Joel Ross has earned widespread renown as the most exciting new voice on his instrument. He made his SFJAZZ debut in the Joe Henderson Lab with his long-standing ensemble Good Vibes, featuring saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, pianist Jeremy Corren, bassist Benjamin Tiberio, and drummer Jeremy Dutton.Since the 2019 release of Ross’ debut album Kingmaker on Blue Note he’s quickly established himself as a triple threat with a far-reaching vision. More than a commanding improviser, he’s a bracingly thoughtful composer and a bandleader capable of melding his most accomplished peers into a creative communion. A graduate of Stockton’s University of the Pacific, Ross went on to study jazz at The New School. He’s been based in Brooklyn ever since. Mentored by former SFJAZZ Collective vibraphonist Stefon Harris, he’s adopted an emotionally empathetic approach that rings out in every note. Released in April, his third Blue Note album The Parable of the Poet is a strikingly cohesive collection of original tunes exploring themes of doubt, faith, regret and forgiveness.Ross’ inaugural performance at SFJAZZ included a cross-section of his original compositions, performed by the superlative Good Vibes, who interpret his music with probing intellect and emotional depth. PERSONNEL: Joel Ross: vibraphoneImmanuel Wilkins: alto saxophoneJeremy Corren: pianoKanoa Mendenhall: bassJeremy Dutton: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite perform “What the Hell” SFJAZZ 2022-09-21 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Blues legends Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite perform Bishop’s composition “What the Hell” during their duo performance on July 30, 2022 as part of Summer Sessions 2022, broadcast on Fridays Live. --About the concert: Two living icons of the blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop and Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite, teamed up for this exclusive duo performance.Known for his muscular guitar style and weathered, evocative voice, Bishop was a founding member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, formed in 1963, and was inducted into the Rock and Hall Hall of Fame in 2015 as a member of the pioneering band. He left in 1968 and blazed a trail as a solo artist, leading hit own Elvin Bishop Group and sharing the stage and recording studio with the likes of the Grateful Dead, Al Kooper, B.B. King, the Allman Brothers, John Lee Hooker, John Thorogood, and Clifton Chenier. Bishop achieved pop stardom when his 1976 single “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the three-time GRAMMY nominee was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2016.Rising to prominence as part of the explosive blues scene of the early 1960s, Mississippi-born harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite paid his dues on Chicago’s storied South Side, working the clubs with the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Big Joe Williams and John Lee Hooker. His 1966 Vanguard Records debut, Stand Back!, was a critical and commercial triumph that helped bridge the gap between Chicago blues and rock and roll, establishing him as a major musical figure. Now a treasured part of the Bay Area music community, The GRAMMY winner has worked with artists ranging from Tom Waits and Eddie Vedder to Gov’t Mule and the KODO drummers of Japan. PERSONNEL: Elvin Bishop: guitar, vocalsCharlie Musselwhite: guitar, harmonica, vocalsBob Welsh: guitar, keyboards Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ
SFJAZZ Singles: Pacific Mambo Orchestra perfroms El Cantante SFJAZZ 2022-09-07 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:The Pacific Mambo Orchestra perform Ruben Blades’ composition “El Cantante” (arr. Mike Rinta) from their 2012 self-titled GRAMMY-winning album during their performance on June 8, 2022 as part of the 39th San Francisco Jazz Festival, broadcast on Fridays Live. --About the concert: Founded a decade ago by Mexican-born pianist Christian Tumalan and German-born trumpeter Steffen Kuehn, the Bay Area’s Pacific Mambo Orchestra is the West Coast’s premiere Latin dance big band. They set the Latin music world on its ear in 2014 when their self-titled debut won the GRAMMY for Best Tropical Latin Album. Boasting a glittering array of veteran masters and stellar arrangements inspired by golden age Latin dance innovators Machito, Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez, the 20-piece orchestra proved itself as a dance floor shaking force of nature during a long-running Monday night gig at Café Cocomo. PERSONNEL: Christian Tumalan: pianoSteffen Kuehn: trumpetPete Cornell: saxophone Doug Rowan: saxophoneTony Peebles: saxophoneBen Torres: saxophoneAaron Lington: saxophoneLouis Fasman: trumpetMarvin McFadden: trumpetNiel Levonius: trumpetJohn Gove: tromboneJeff Cressman: tromboneMara Fox: tromboneJamie Dubberly: trombone Julio de la Cruz: bassOmar Ledezma: timbalesJavier Cabanillas: congasBraulio Barrera: bongos, vocalsChristelle Durandy: vocalsArmando Cordoba: vocalsLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Marcia Ball performs The Partys Still Going On SFJAZZ 2022-08-31 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Blues piano great Marcia Ball and her band perform her composition “The Party’s Still Going On” from her 2011 album “Roadside Attractions” during her performance on July 29, 2022 as part of Summer Sessions, broadcast on Fridays Live. --About the concert: Called “the bayou queen of the piano” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), the Texas-born, Louisiana raised Marcia Ball has built an iconic career with her raucous piano style that carries on the New Orleans tradition of Professor Longhair and James Booker, blending it with a soulful vocal approach inspired by her mentor and frequent collaborator, Irma Thomas. She’s a five-time GRAMMY nominee and 11-time Blues Music Award winner who was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in 2018. She’s led 17 albums including her latest Alligator Records release, “Shine Bright.” PERSONNEL: Marcia Ball: keyboard, vocalsEric Berhardt: saxophone, vocalsMike Schermer: guitar, vocalsMichael Archer: bass, vocalsMorris Schornhorn: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
Chucho Valdés & the Yoruban Orchestra La Creación THU, SEP 22 · 8PM PARAMOUNT THEATRE, OAKLAND SFJAZZ 2022-08-26 | Chucho Valdés & the Yoruban Orchestra"La Creación"THU, SEP 22 · 8PMPARAMOUNT THEATRE, OAKLANDCuban piano legend Chucho Valdés performs with his new all-star big band, La Creación (The Creation). Encompassing sacred Yoruba chants, Afro-Cuban rhythms, post-bop harmonies and what Valdés describes as “an atmosphere in the style of Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew.” La Creación is an extraordinary career-spanning masterwork rendered with the vibrant sonic sounds he forged in the Cuban jazz fusion band Irakere.The 23-piece large all-star ensemble includes alto saxophonist and bass clarinetist Marcus Strickland, trumpeter Etienne Charles, drummer Dafnis Prieto and music directors, conductors and keyboardists Hilario Duran and John Beasley, as well as many others.“This new work represents the accumulation of all my experiences and everything I’ve learned in music. I think it’s my masterpiece—so far.” — Chucho Valdés.Information & tickets available:sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/chucho-valdes-la-creacionLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Nicole Mitchell & Black Earth Sway perform How It Was Born SFJAZZ 2022-08-25 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Flutist and composer Nicole Mitchell and her Black Earth Sway ensemble perform her composition “How It Was Born” during their performance on June 13, 2022 during the 39th San Francisco Jazz Festival, broadcast on Fridays Live. --About the concert: Flutist and composer Nicole Mitchell returned to the Miner stage after her show-stealing performance with SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Terri Lyne Carrington’s 2021–22 Season tribute to the influence of Wayne Shorter, “Musing Emanon.”The former chairperson of Chicago’s iconic Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), she brings a special edition of her long-running Black Earth Ensemble called Black Earth Sway, an ensemble devoted to liberation through folk-inspired futurism, in the celebration of open spirits and Black sisterhood. The group features keyboardist Alexis Lombre, drummer JoVia Armstrong, and Coco Elysses on diddley bow, the one-string homemade instrument derived from the West African zither and indigenous to the rural South that influenced the Delta blues sound. PERSONNEL: Nicole Mitchell: flute, electronics, vocalsCoco Elysses: diddley bow, percussion, vocalsAlexis Lombre: keyboards, vocalsJoVia Armstrong: percussion, electronics, vocals Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio performs Bounce SFJAZZ 2022-08-18 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Organist Delvon Lamarr and his trio perform his composition “Bounce” during their performance on June 15, 2022 during the 39th San Francisco Jazz Festival, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: Carrying on the infectious deep-pocket R&B of Booker T. and the greasy, funky, soul-jazz organ tradition of Charles Earland and Jimmy McGriff, Seattle-based organ king Delvon Lamarr brings his whip-crack trio for an evening of dance-inspiring party jams. Beginning his musical life as a drummer, Lamarr was inspired to pick up the Hammond at age 22 by the legends of the instrument and Seattle icon Joe Doria.Building a trio around the explosive guitarist Jimmy James, Lamarr began a weekly residency at Seattle’s Royal Room and the band recorded its self-produced debut album, “Close But No Cigar,” before setting out as a tireless touring unit.After signing with a major touring agent and inking a deal with Colemine Records, the band’s profile has exploded, leading to headlining dates and clubs and festivals around the world. Riding the wave from their boisterous 2021 sophomore Colemine release I Told You So, Lamarr, James, and hard-driving drummer Dan Weiss return to SFJAZZ, making their Miner Auditorium debut with music from their new album “Cold as Weiss” — a blistering collection of all new originals that finds the trio tighter, and funkier, than ever. PERSONNEL: Delvon Lamarr: Hammond B3 organJimmy James: guitarDan Weiss: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Terence Blanchard E-Collective performs Absence ft. Turtle Island Quartet SFJAZZ 2022-08-10 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Trumpet virtuoso Terence Blanchard, his E-Collective quintet, and the Turtle Island Quartet play bassist David Ginyard’s composition “Absence,” the title track from Blanchard’s 2021 Blue Note album dedicated to Wayne Shorter, during their performance on August 5, 2022, broadcast on Fridays Live. --About the concert: An artist called “a brass-wielding force of nature” by the Los Angeles Times, trumpeter Terence Blanchard returns with his GRAMMY-nominated E-Collective, joined by the acclaimed Turtle Island Quartet, performing music from his 2021 Blue Note release “Absence” — a project inspired by the music and enduring influence of the great Wayne Shorter.A savvy bandleader, celebrated film composer, brilliant jazz writer, and influential educator, the GRAMMY-winning New Orleans native is a major creative force in the contemporary jazz scene. He has composed over 40 movie scores, including soundtracks for the majority of director Spike Lee’s work, making Blanchard the most prolific jazz artist working in film. Blanchard conceived the E-Collective to explore the intersection of jazz, R&B, funk and fusion, and describes the project as an outlet to satisfy a yearning he’s had for years to explore areas of music that he’s always loved but never ventured into, with a band made up of musicians who truly stand at the vanguard of today’s jazz.The E-Collective’s second release, “Absence” is a celebration of Wayne Shorter’s impact on jazz and on Blanchard in particular, made up of original compositions by the band and Turtle Island violinist David Balakrishnan, along with stimulating takes on Shorter’s immortal compositions “Fall,” “When It Was Over,” “The Elders” and “Diana.” The centerpiece of the album is Blanchard’s original “I Dare You,” which references Shorter’s famous definition of the nature of jazz. TERENCE BLANCHARD E-COLLECTIVETerence Blanchard: trumpetCharles Altura: guitarTaylor Eigsti: piano, keyboardsDavid Ginyard: bassJonathan Barber: drums TURTLE ISLAND QUARTETDavid Balakrishnan: violinGabe Terracciano: violinBenjamin von Gutzeit: violaNaseem Alatrash: celloLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: C.J. Chenier performs “Turn Around and Say Goodbye” SFJAZZ 2022-08-04 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Zydeco giant C.J. Chenier and his band perform his composition “Turn Around and Say Goodbye” from his 2001 album “Step it Up!” during his July 29, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center as part of Summer Sessions 2022, broadcast on Fridays Live. --About the concert: Son of Clifton Chenier, the pioneering artist known universally as the “King of Zydeco”, C.J. Chenier is the true heir to the throne, instilling his music with the breathless energy and feel-good danceability that marks the best of the Bayou. Originally drawn to R&B, Chenier answered his father’s call and to join the legendary Red Hot Louisiana Band, eventually taking over leadership following the elder Chenier’s death in 1987. Since then, the accordionist has reigned as a towering figure in zydeco, recording 13 albums, including his GRAMMY-nominated World Village release, Can’t Sit Down. PERSONNEL: C.J. Chenier: accordion, vocalsMichael Melchione: guitarBrandon Cole: keyboardsJoe Whitt: bass, vocalsTony Stewart: drums, vocalsSteve Nash: washboard Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Villalobos Brothers perform El Ausente SFJAZZ 2022-07-27 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:String-playing siblings Villalobos Brothers perform the traditional piece “El Ausente” (The Absent) during their July 22, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center as part of Summer Sessions 2022, broadcast on Fridays Live. --About the concert: This dynamic band of violin-playing brothers from Veracruz has collaborated with Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Palmieri, Dolly Parton, Regina Carter, and the SF Symphony, masterfully fusing Mexican folk influences with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music.Beginning as musical prodigies in their hometown of Xalapa in the state of Veracruz, Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis Villalobos made early soloist appearances with the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestras of Cuba and Peru before setting off separately for higher education in the U.S. and Europe. The American, Russian, and German school of style and technique influenced each brother during their separate studies, which blended with their embrace of the San Jarocho song style of their native Veracruz along with plenty of rock, jazz, and blues.Veterans of the Carnegie Hall stage, Lincoln Center, and the Latin GRAMMY Awards, the trio released their self-titled debut in 2009, followed by 2011’s Aliens of Extraordinary Ability, featuring originals and re-invented versions of songs by Sam Cooke and others.Their new album Somos is their most audacious statement to date, most fully embracing the sounds of San Jarocho and tackling subjects of immigrant rights, police brutality, and government corruption. PERSONNEL: Ernesto Villalobos: violin, vocalsAlberto Villalobos: violin, jarana, vocalsLuis Villalobos: violin, guitar, vocalsSergio Ramírez: guitarRudyck Vidal: bass José Rodrigo Sturges: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ
SFJAZZ Singles: Christian McBride performs Elevation SFJAZZ 2022-07-20 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Bassist and composer Christian McBride performs guitarist Ely Perlman’s composition “Elevation” during McBride’s performance with his new quintet on 6/11/22 at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: “One of the premier musicians of his generation” (DownBeat ), four-time GRAMMY winning bassist and former SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Christian McBride is widely regarded as the standard-bearer for jazz bassists in the 21st century.He returns with the West Coast debut of his new project — a quintet of rising young master instrumentalists including saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and Oakland-born drummer Savannah Harris.Among the most recorded artists in jazz history, McBride has appeared on well over 300 sessions by many of the most illustrious figures in jazz, including Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, and Pat Metheny, while also collaborating with artists as diverse as Kathleen Battle, Sting and Questlove of The Roots.The bassist has led a procession of diverse groups in the studio and on tour since the mid-90s, most recently his hard swinging Inside Straight quintet featuring SFJAZZ Collective vibraphonist Warren Wolf, and the Christian McBride Big Band, whose 2011 release The Good Feeling won that year’s GRAMMY for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. With this fresh new quintet, as with all his projects, McBride brings a kaleidoscopic musical vision and a restless drive for fresh avenues of expression. PERSONNEL: Christian McBride: bassNicole Glover: tenor saxophoneEly Perlman: guitarMike King: pianoSavannah Harris: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ
SFJAZZ Singles: Joey Alexander performs Angel Eyes SFJAZZ 2022-07-14 | JOEY ALEXANDER Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Pianist Joey Alexander performs his original composition “Angel Eyes” from his 2022 Mack Avenue album “Origin” during his performance with his trio on 7/8/22 at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: Mentored by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Wynton Marsalis, Joey Alexander is the brightest light in jazz piano – a young star whose expressive range and musical maturity at age 18 is astounding to behold. He returns with music from his sixth album and 2022 Mack Avenue debut, “Origin,” backed by a superlative trio including bassist Kris Funn and drummer John Davis.Since his U.S. debut in 2014 at the Jazz at Lincoln Center gala, the Bali-born pianist has rocketed to stardom via a performance on the 2016 GRAMMY awards, a feature segment on 60 Minutes, and a performance with Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding at the White House in celebration of International Jazz Day. His 2015 debut release, My Favorite Things, received two GRAMMY nominations, making Alexander the youngest artist ever nominated for a GRAMMY in the jazz category.Made up of 10 tracks written by Alexander and featuring a band including Gilad Hekselman, Larry Grenadier, and SFJAZZ Collective members Chris Potter and Kendrick Scott, “Origin” marks the fully realized vision of the pianist as an accomplished and thoughtful composer. The album signifies Alexander’s unreserved emergence as a seasoned veteran and creative force in jazz whose musical life is only just beginning. PERSONNEL: Joey Alexander: pianoKris Funn: bassJohn Davis: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Brandee Younger performs Unrest II SFJAZZ 2022-07-06 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Jazz harp luminary Brandee Younger and her trio perform her composition “Unrest II” during her performance at the 39th San Francisco Jazz Festival on 6/13/22 at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: Carrying on and expanding the tradition of pioneering jazz harpists Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, Brandee Younger made her public debut in 2007 as a grad student at NYU, when saxophonist Ravi Coltrane enlisted the then-23-year-old to participate in the memorial service for his mother Alice. A student of jazz great Jackie McLean, Younger has collaborated with artists from the worlds of jazz and hip hop, including Jack DeJohnette, Charlie Haden, Pharoah Sanders, Lauren Hill, and Common. In 2021 she released her Impulse! Records debut, Somewhere Else, which earned Younger a Best Instrumental Composition GRAMMY nomination for the track “Beautiful is Black.”She performs at SFJAZZ in a trio with master musicians Dezron Douglas on bassand Allan Mednard on drums. PERSONNEL: Brandee Younger: harpDezron Douglas: bassAllan Mednard: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year-round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Con Tumbao feat. Issac Delgado perform “Blasfemador” SFJAZZ 2022-06-29 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Con Tumbao featuring Issac Delgado performs percussionist Pedrito Martinez’s composition “Blasfemador” during their performance on 6/18/22 at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: One of Cuba’s most famous stars and a respected musical innovator, GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Issac Delgado makes his Miner Auditorium debut with his all-star Con Tumbao project featuring percussionist Pedrito Martinez and trombonist Conrad Herwig, among others.As lead singer of the wildly influential group NG La Banda in the late 1980s, Delgado helped pioneer the timba style (Havana’s tough, funky take on salsa). A dazzling live performer who was mentored by legendary Cuban jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Delgado has continually rewritten the rules of Caribbean dance music, constantly playing with time and tempo, employing jazz-inspired passages and mixing in cutting edge rhythms and avant-garde electronics. He defected to the U.S. over a decade ago, but recently returned to Havana where his fame has only increased over the years.Delgado’s 2019 Tropix Music release, Lluvia Y Fuego (Rain and Fire), brilliantly showcased the effect of his return to his homeland and a re-investment in traditional song forms. Now with Tumbao, the vocalist and songwriter leads a hard-hitting nine-piece ensemble made up of many of the greatest Latin jazz musicians working today.This special evening promises a dizzying salsa dance party that Miner Auditorium will barely be able to contain. PERSONNEL: Issac Delgado: lead vocalsBob Franceschini: tenor saxophoneMike Rodriguez: trumpetJuan Munguía: trumpetConrad Herwig: tromboneIssac Delgado Jr: pianoAlain Pérez: bass, vocalsRobby Ameen: drumsPedrito Martinez: congas, percussionTony Succar: timbales, percussion Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ
SFJAZZ Singles: Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi perform Build a House SFJAZZ 2022-06-23 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Rhiannon Giddens performs her song “Build a House,” composed for the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, during her performance with Francesco Turrisi and Jason Sypher on June 16, 2022 at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: Singer, violinist, banjo player, actress, GRAMMY-winner, and founding member of the renowned Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens retured with two evenings of music including material from her GRAMMY-nominated 2021 Nonesuch album, They’re Calling Me Home.The Greensboro, North Carolina native has assimilated a rich diversity of music traditions, from the country songs of her youth and the world of opera to Celtic music and the gamut of African American song styles with roots in the Piedmont and the whole of the rural South.Since 2017, the year she received the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” fellowship, Giddens has been a creative dynamo, releasing her deeply rewarding sophomore album Freedom Highway, the collaborative project Songs of Our Native Daughters, and 2019’s duo effort with multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, There Is No Other. The pair’s Joe Henry-produced debut session traced the movement of sound from Africa and the Middle East to influence the musical traditions of Europe and the Americas.Now with They’re Calling Me Home, they integrate music from Giddens’ roots in the American south with Turrisi’s Italian upbringing and the Celtic influences of their adopted home in Ireland, where the expats have resided since the coronavirus lockdown. PERSONNEL: Rhiannon Giddens: violin, vocalsFrancesco Turrisi: piano, accordion, percussionJason Sypher: bass Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Flor de Toloache performs “Regresa Yá” SFJAZZ 2022-06-16 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Flor de Toloache performs the composition “Regresa Yá” from their 2017 album “Las Caras Lindas” during their June 10, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: With performances at Coachella and a NPR Tiny Desk Concert to their credit, the Latin GRAMMY-winning Flor de Toloache is the finest all-female mariachi group on the planet, with “a performance style that captures all the power and emotion you'd hope for.” (NPR Music). They share this amazing bill with the fearless singer, songwriter, and guitarist Edna Vazquez, best known for her work with Pink Martini and her career as a solo artist.Founded by vocalist and string player Mireya Ramos, Flor de Toloache began as a trio named for the delirium-inducing Mexican flower used as a love potion for generations. As it has grown in notoriety, the band has expanded to as many as ten members, forming a truly global ensemble with musicians from around the world. The band’s self-titled debut received a GRAMMY nomination, and their newest album Indestructible was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album. PERSONNEL: Mireya Ramos: vocals, violinShae Fiol: vocals, vihuelaElena Lacayo: vocals, guitaronAnna Garcia: trumpet Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
Wynton Marsalis Acceptance Speech | 2022 SFJAZZ Lifetime Achievement Award SFJAZZ 2022-06-09 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:2022 SFJAZZ Gala Honoree Wynton Marsalis makes his acceptance speech for his Lifetime Achievement Award during SFJAZZ Gala 2022 at the SFJAZZ Center on June 3, broadcast live.--About the concert: SFJAZZ Gala 2022 honored Wynton Marsalis, the Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter, composer, Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master. Artists performing included Terence Blanchard, Catherine Russell, the SFJAZZ Collective, the Harlem Quartet, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars, and more. After Party artists included Tank and the Bangas and Jesús Díaz y Su QBA. The SFJAZZ Gala and After Party is a benefit for SFJAZZ’s artistic and education programs with the goal of advancing the art form of jazz in the Bay Area and beyond. The organization reaches nearly 200,000 patrons annually through its curated artistic programming. Its educational initiatives inspire hundreds of public school students via a range of free and low-cost programs. The new SFJAZZ digital platform greatly expands the reach of these programs to jazz fans and students around the world. PERSONNEL: Wynton MarsalisTerence BlanchardWendell Pierce Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Wynton Marsalis performs “Back to Basics” w/ SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band SFJAZZ 2022-06-08 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:2022 SFJAZZ Gala Honoree Wynton Marsalis performs his composition “Back to Basics” with the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Orchestra, during SFJAZZ Gala 2022 at the SFJAZZ Center on June 3, broadcast live.--About the concert: SFJAZZ Gala 2022 honored Wynton Marsalis, the Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter, composer, Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master. Artists performing included Terence Blanchard, Catherine Russell, the SFJAZZ Collective, the Harlem Quartet, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars, and more.After Party artists included Tank and the Bangas and Jesús Díaz y Su QBA.The SFJAZZ Gala and After Party is a benefit for SFJAZZ’s artistic and education programs with the goal of advancing the art form of jazz in the Bay Area and beyond. The organization reaches nearly 200,000 patrons annually through its curated artistic programming. Its educational initiatives inspire hundreds of public school students via a range of free and low-cost programs. The new SFJAZZ digital platform greatly expands the reach of these programs to jazz fans and students around the world.100% of Donations will go to SFJAZZ’s artistic and educational programs. With a $50+ donation, you’ll receive a 1-year complimentary access to SFJAZZ’s Fridays Live broadcast series. http://www.sfjazz.org/galafund PERSONNEL: Wynton Marsalis: trumpetSaxophonesMalcolm Best alto George Rogers tenor Nathan Palmer tenor Aaron Benassi baritone Noa Zebley baritoneTrombonesHelena Landels Kiana HeeNicholas Oclassen Steven Schlosberg Chase Bautista (bass bone)TrumpetsGeoffrey NelsonRyan ArmstrongSkylar TangJackson BaeSylvia KhouriJared Klinghoffer RhythmSimon Aks guitarLucas Perry piano Lorenzo Wolczko bass Sara Gorman bass Benjamin Ard drums Reese Hsu drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Artemis performs Galapagos (ft. Renee Rosnes, Anat Cohen, Ingrid Jensen & more) SFJAZZ 2022-06-03 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:The jazz supergroup Artemis perform leader and pianist Renee Rosnes’ composition “Galapagos” during their May 27, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: Assembled by pianist, composer, and founding SFJAZZ Collective member Renee Rosnes, Artemis is a true all-star super band of modern jazz masters, each a major bandleader and composer. Named for the Olympian goddess of exploration, the hunt, and the wild, this superlative sextet is an international affair, with members hailing from the U.S., Canada, Israel, and Japan. Their repertoire ranges from new compositions written expressly for the ensemble along with a Lee Morgan classic and an arrangement of a Beatles song, captured on their self-titled 2020 Blue Note debut album.A veteran of work with Joe Henderson, J.J. Johnson, Wayne Shorter, Ron arter, and Bobby Hutcherson, Rosnes has led 18 albums and is among the most accomplished pianists in jazz. She serves as musical director for this staggeringly talented ensemble that includes Juno Award-winning trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, multiple DownBeat Critics Poll-topping clarinetist Anat Cohen, bassist and BMI Foundation Charlie Parker Jazz composition prize-winner Noriko Ueda, the masterful New York-based drummer Allison Miller, and the newest member of the group, New York-born tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover. PERSONNEL: Renee Rosnes: pianoAnat Cohen: clarinetNicole Glover: tenor saxophoneIngrid Jensen: trumpetNoriko Ueda: bassAllison Miller: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Soweto Kinch performs Riot Music SFJAZZ 2022-05-25 | Full concert available On-Demand from JUNE 1, 2022 – AUG 31, 2022https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Soweto Kinch and his ensemble perform “Riot Music” from his large scale piece “Black Peril” during their May 20, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: Award-winning saxophonist, composer, poet, MC, producer, and SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Soweto Kinch presents the US premiere of his dynamic new work The Black Peril. For three continuous years after the Armistice Declaration in 1918, episodes of civil unrest erupted across the western world. What should have been a moment of triumph and social cohesion disintegrated into violent disorder and racial conflict. From Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff and South Shields and the ‘Red Summer’ across the US, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, city streets were set ablaze by race massacres.The Black Peril is inspired by the sounds of ragtime, proto-jazz, West Indian folk music and the classical works of black composers of the period. It will revisit a time of momentous social change, also exploring connecting strands to modern forms of dance music including hip hop and trap. Breathing new life into historic and often neglected musical forms, the performance features a 14-piece jazz ensemble with some of the most skilled performers from New York and the Bay Area. PERSONNEL: Soweto Kinch: tenor saxophone & MCDon Vappie: banjoEric Lewis: pianoMarcus Shelby: bassGreg Hutchinson: drumsMelecio Magdaluyo: flute, tenor saxophoneBeth Custer: clarinetNicholas Payton: trumpetRoss Eustis: trumpetMike Olmos: trumpetAdam Theis: tromboneDanny Lubin Laden: tromboneLuke Kirley: tubaChristian Pepin: percussionLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Beso Negro performs “C’est la Vie” SFJAZZ 2022-05-18 | Full concert available On-Demand from MAY 25, 2022 – AUG 24, 2022https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Modern jazz manouche band Beso Negro perform the composition “C’est la Vie” from their 2013 album “Burn it Down” during their May 13, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: Standing apart from a host of Bay Area groups who have embraced the “jazz manouche” sound pioneered by Django Reinhardt, Beso Negro has taken a decidedly au courant approach, infusing classic French Romani jazz with a passionate, contemporary sensibility and modern rock energy. The band, scalable from a trio to a quintet, counts Andrew Bird, Nick Cave, and Tom Waits among its influences, which blend harmoniously with the improvisatory style popularized by Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli in the 1930s.The Farifax-basad band has toured extensively, turning in inspired sets at Outside Lands Music Festival, Oregon Country Fair, SXSW, Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival, Symbiosis, Whole Earth Festival, Slim’s SF, and the Great American Music Hall, and are known to SFJAZZ audiences through memorable performances at the 2017 at Summer Jazz Concert series in Palo Alto as well as the opening night event for the 36th San Francisco Jazz Festival in 2018.Beso Negro has released a pair of superb efforts, including their 2011 debut somos, and the follow-up, Burn it Down. PERSONNEL: Adam Roach: vocals, guitarEli Carlton-Pearson: guitarMatt Montgomery: violin, accordionCheyenne Young: bassEthan Turner: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Miguel Zenón performs Cultural Corridor SFJAZZ 2022-05-12 | Full concert available On-Demand from MAY 18, 2022 – AUG 17, 2022https://www.SFJAZZ.org/DigitalAbout this clip:Saxophonist Miguel Zenon performs the ninth movement of Golden City Suite titled ‘Cultural Corridor’ during his May 6, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.Cultural Corridor“Cultural Districts” are geographical areas within San Francisco, defined by its residents’ cultural and historical contributions to the city. Found all over San Francisco and including SOMA Pilipinas, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District and Japantown (among others), these Cultural Corridors are supported by the city and function as virtual representatives of the best each one of these communities has to offer. --About the concert: Alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón is a monster musician, and Golden City Suite, his musical tribute to the immigrant communities of San Francisco, is the latest proof. Commissioned by the Hewlett Foundation and SFJAZZ, the 75-minute suite draws inspiration from Zenón’s own research. In 2018, the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” recipient and founding member of the SFJAZZ Collective conducted interviews in the city’s Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, African-American and other ethnic communities. Armed with new perspectives on the contributions of immigrants to San Francisco and its evolution, Zenón now has composed his extended work for a large ensemble of top-tier musicians.Golden City features Zenón’s own blazing work as a saxophonist. Few improvisers operate at his level: He combines “sheer romance, sanctified spirit and mathematical precision. When his solos get moving, he rocks back on his heels and the notes just fly, like blizzards of diamonds” (San Jose Mercury News). During his 15 seasons with the SFJAZZ Collective, Zenón emerged as “one of the important contemporary revisers of Latin jazz” (The New York Times). Combining his deep knowledge of Caribbean folk forms and grooves with advanced compositional techniques, the Puerto Rico native now ranks among the most uniquely ambitious composers in all of jazz. In Golden City Suite, Zenón tells his latest epic tale.PERSONNEL: Miguel Zenón alto saxophoneDiego Urcola trumpet & valve tromboneJacob Garchik trombone & euphoniumAlan Ferber tromboneMiles Okazaki guitarMatt Mitchell pianoMatt Brewer bassDan Weiss drumsDaniel Diaz percussionBrian Staufenbiel theatrical directorDavid Murakami projection designLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: DakhaBrakha performs Vesna SFJAZZ 2022-05-05 | Ukraine's DakhaBrakha performs its original song "Vesna" at the SFJAZZ Center on April 27, 2022.As an expression of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, SFJAZZ broadcasted a special free live broadcast of DakhaBrakha's sold-out concert from the SFJAZZ Center. To date, we've raised over $75,000 to the "DakhaBrakha Fund", where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the band, to be reallocated to organizations aiding civilians in Ukraine.DakhaBrakha Fund: sfjazz.org/dbfundABOUT DAKHABRAKHAA sonic feast as well as a visual spectacle, Kyiv’s DakhaBrakha weaves ancient Ukrainian folk melodies into a subversive musical tapestry that embraces indie rock, pop, hip hop, the avant-garde, and traditional instrumentation from around the world. For more than a decade, DakhaBrakha has taken on the mission of Ukraine cultural ambassador, celebrating national pride in uncertain times through the limitless power of music.Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Ravi Coltrane performs After the Rain SFJAZZ 2022-05-05 | Full concert available On-Demand from MAY 11, 2022 – AUG 10, 2022https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and his Cosmic Music ensemble performs John Coltrane’s immortal composition “After the Rain” during his April 29, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: For this exclusive four-night run, saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane explores the music of his legendary parents John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane.An artist whose career occupies a singular niche in modern jazz, Ravi Coltrane has established a sound and group concept that stands undeniably on its own, extending far beyond the shadow of his iconic name. Early experience in John Coltrane Quartet drummer Elvin Jones’ Jazz Machine band and maverick saxophonist Steve Coleman’s M-Base movement helped build Coltrane’s expansive aesthetic, leading to a procession of increasingly audacious recordings as a leader and collaboration with artists ranging from his mother, harpist and pianist Alice Coltrane, and cousin, iconoclastic producer, and electronic musician Flying Lotus, to pianist Chick Corea and trumpeters Terence Blanchard and Ralph Alessi.Although Coltrane has delved into his father’s work on occasion, including serving as artistic director for SFJAZZ’s weeklong celebration of the 50th Anniversary of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme in 2014, this historic week of music was the first time he has seriously re-examined the singular work of both his parents. With these concerts, Coltrane is furthering his family legacy by “embracing jazz’s past only as a means to communicate his own modern-day voice.” (Okayplayer) PERSONNEL: Ravi Coltrane: tenor and soprano saxophoneDavid Gilmore: guitarGadi Lehavi: pianoLonnie Plaxico: bassElé Howell: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Kristen Strom performs Black Narcissus SFJAZZ 2022-04-27 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Saxophonist Kristen Strom and her band perform the Joe Henderson classic “Black Narcissus” during her April 22, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert:Bay Area-based saxophonist and composer Kristen Strom returned with a performance dedicated to her former teacher Joe Henderson, featuring a selection of classic Henderson tunes and Strom’s own compositions. The evening also included a discussion of Henderson’s influence on her own writing, drawing connections to his extensive body of work and the pieces on the program.A masterful instrumentalist and educator, Strom has performed with a staggering list of artists over her career including the Manhattan Transfer, Natalie Cole, Steve Turre, Jimmy Heath, and Roberta Flack. She recorded over 40 albums, appearing on four recordings with the celebrated Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra and worked locally with Pamela Rose, Tammy L. Hall, Wally Schnalle, and the Jim Norton Collective. She teaches at Santa Clara University, West Valley College, Stanford Jazz Workshop, and is the director of the South Bay Summer Jazz Intensive.Her latest OA2 Records session, Moving Day: The Music of John Shifflett, is a tribute to the late Bay Area bassist, composer, and bandleader with whom Strom performed and recorded for 25 years. PERSONNEL:Kristen Strom: tenor saxophoneScott Sorkin: guitarTammy L. Hall: pianoKen Okada: bassSylvia Cuenca: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Nella Performs Voy SFJAZZ 2022-04-20 | Full concert available On-Demand from APR 27, 2022 – JUL 27, 2022 https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Vocalist Nella Rojas and her band perform the Javier Limón composition “Voy” — the title track from her 2019 album — during her March 12, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert: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.Championed by GRAMMY-winning Latin pop star Alejandro Sans, the young singer is a graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music and has performed in Venezuela, Panamá, Mexico, US, Spain and the UK, sharing the stage with artists including Jennifer Lopez, Susana Baca, Monsieur Periné, and Luis Enrique. She appeared as an actor and singer in director Asghar Farhadí’s 2018 film Everybody Knows, starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, which opened the Cannes Film Festival that year.Of the vocalist, virtuoso violinist and Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel says, “Nella is a new voice and important artist from the Americas. I have been lucky to collaborate with her and deeply respect her distinctive and soulful artistry.”With Doce Margaritas, the vocalist has made a masterful statement, full of evocative performances both intimate and expansive. PERSONNEL: Nella Rojas: vocalsGilad Barakan: guitarParker McAllister: bassJharis Yokley: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings, & Bill Stewart perform Lets Get Lots SFJAZZ 2022-04-13 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Bill Stewart perform Goldings’ original composition “Let’s Get Lots” — a play on the Jimmy McHugh classic “Let’s Get Lost” — from their album “Perpetual Pendulum” during their March 25, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live on April 8, 2022.--About the concert:“One of current jazz’s finest small groups” (JazzTimes), the trio of guitarist Peter Bernstein, organist Larry Goldings and drummer Bill Stewart is the longest-lived and most virtuosic organ trio in existence. Celebrating three decades as a band, they have taken the organ trio tradition popularized by Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff and Larry Young in the 1960s into fresh territory, recording a dozen masterly albums that combine roiling bebop intensity, gentle ballad work and knotty fistfuls of funk. Their latest album is the 2022 Smoke Sessions release “Perpetual Pendulum.”An keyboardist whose artistry reaches far beyond jazz, Goldings began his career with the likes of Sarah Vaughan Jim Hall and contributed his singular style to the work of Maceo Parker, Jon Mayer, John Scofield, Norah Jones, and James Taylor.Bernstein is a brilliant guitarist with a deep connection to organists, working with Melvin Rhyne, Sam Yahel, Mike LeDonne, and Dr. Lonnie Smith in addition to a roster of jazz giants including Joshua Redman, Lou Donaldson, and Brad Mehldau.Easily one of the most influential and in-demand drummers of the last 20 years, Stewart has appeared on a staggering number of albums with the likes of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, and Michael Brecker. PERSONNEL:Larry Goldings: Hammond B3 organPeter Bernstein: guitarBill Stewart: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
Inside the Digital Lab at SFJAZZ- Making chords with Fernando Arruda SFJAZZ 2022-04-05 | Inside the Digital Lab at SFJAZZ- Making chords with Fernando ArrudaCheck out Fernando Arruda breaking down how to make chord structures out of simple scales in this behind the scenes video.This is part of our online Digital Lab series at SFJAZZ where we offer classes on all aspects of music production. Check out the full schedule of workshops here-sfjazz.org/digilabLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
Inside the Digital Lab: Making Samples in Logic with Daniel Berkman SFJAZZ 2022-03-31 | Check out Daniel Berkman in the Digital Lab explaining how to make beats and samples using Logic Pro!This is part of our Digital Lab series of classes both online and at the SFJAZZ Center where we teach all aspects of music production including Logic, Ableton and Pro Tools, recording, mixing and mastering and so much more. sfjazz.org/digilabLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Anat Cohen Tentet Performs Milonga del anjel SFJAZZ 2022-03-30 | ANAT COHEN TENTET Full concert available On-Demand from APRIL 6, 2022 – JULY 6, 2022 https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Clarinetist and SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Anat Cohen and her Tentet perform the classic Astor Piazzolla tango “Milonga Del Angel,” the opening track from her album “Double Helix,” during her March 25, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert:At the leading edge of a wave of brilliant Israeli improvisers who have energized the New York jazz scene over the past two decades, Anat Cohen is the most acclaimed clarinetist of her generation and a commanding tenor saxophonist. She returned with her superb Tentet, performing music from their 2017 debut Happy Song and their GRAMMY-nominated 2019 follow-up Triple Helix.Cohen’s talent-laden group is stocked with some of the most exciting young players in New York and is another synergistic collaboration between Cohen and co-producer/co-arranger Oded Lev-Ari, who is her partner in Anzic Records and a protégé of the legendary arranger and multi-instrumentalist Bob Brookmeyer.Cohen released two Brazilian jazz albums in the last few years, Outra Coisa with guitarist Marcello Gonçalves and Rosa Dos Ventos with the great Trio Brasileiro (both on Anzic). Not surprisingly, the Tentet’s book is infused with her love of Brazilian music, but with an expansive palette of orchestral colors and high-spirited rhythms that inspired DownBeat to say “the sense of fun is contagious and swing is seriously the thing.” ABOUT ANAT COHEN Raised in Israel, the GRAMMY-nominated multi-reedist has been a force on the New York jazz scene for nearly two decades. Her talents keep growing, as she absorbs swing, samba, Middle Eastern and classical influences into her organic and inviting concept. Her clarinet evokes “infectious joy,” says the New York Times, calling her “an improviser with gusto.” PERSONNEL: Oded Lev-Ari: Musical Director/ConductorAnat Cohen: clarinetChristopher Hoffman: cello.Josh Reed: trumpetOwen Broder: baritone saxophone.Nick Finzer: trombone.Sheryl Bailey: electric guitarVitor Gonçalves: piano, accordionTal Mashiach: bassAnthony Pinciotti: drumsJames Shipp: vibraphone, percussion Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Chris Potter Big Band Performs We Wear The Masks SFJAZZ 2022-03-24 | CHRIS POTTER BIG BAND Full concert available On-Demand from MAR 30, 2022 – MAY 13, 2022 https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Chris Potter and his big band perform his composition “We Wear the Mask” that sets the poetry of late 19th/early 20th century American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, with vocals by Gretchen Parlato, during Chris’ March 18, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert:The most accomplished saxophonist of his generation, Chris Potter premiered an evening-length song cycle for his 19-piece big band featuring vocalist Gretchen Parlato – and Potter himself, as soloist. Since childhood, Potter has been enamored of big bands – their collective power and orchestral possibilities. Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn have been his lodestars, along with Gil Evans. And like all worthy musical guides, they have inspired him to find his own compositional style, which is rich in detail, color, and mood. Potter is lyricist for a number of his new songs. Others are settings of texts by Paul Laurence Dunbar, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Kabir Das, the 15th-century Indian mystic poet. Interpreted by an all-star band and Parlato, an exquisite artist, this ambitious new work is among the 2021-22 season’s highlights. ABOUT CHRIS POTTER A monster saxophonist, Potter is one of the premiere improvisers of recent decades and a ubiquitous influence among younger players. Since emerging as a sideman 30 years ago with bebop trumpeter Red Rodney, he has played with everybody, from Pat Metheny to Steely Dan. He is currently Music Director and tenor saxophonist with the SFJAZZ Collective. PERSONNEL: Chris Potter: tenor saxophoneGretchen Parlato: vocalsAdam Rogers: guitarCraig Taborn: pianoReuben Rogers: bassEric Harland: drumsMary Fettig: fluteMelecio Magdaluyo: flutePatrick Wolff: clarinetMatt Renzi: clarinetBen Goldberg: bass clarinet Marvin McFadden: lead trumpetMike Olmos: trumpetErik Jekabson: trumpetKate Williams: trumpetJohn Gove: tromboneJoel Behrman: tromboneMarty Wehner: tromboneJamie Dubberly: bass trombone Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
Why Did You Choose Your Profession? SFJAZZ 2022-03-22 | Part 3, of our four-part video series highlighting some of the trailblazing female staff members behind-the-scenes at SFJAZZ. They discuss why they choose their profession, the challenges they have faced, their career advice, inspirations & more.Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Sarah Wilsons Brass Tonic Performs Incandescence SFJAZZ 2022-03-16 | Sarah Wilson's Brass TonicFull concert available On-Demand from MAR 23, 2022 – JUNE 22, 2022 https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Sarah Wilson and her Brass Tonic ensemble perform her original composition “Incandescence” during her March 11, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert:“One of the most intriguing and promising composers and trumpeters on the contemporary music scene” (SF Chronicle), trumpeter Sarah Wilson debuted at SFJAZZ with her brass-heavy groove project.From New York City to the Bay Area, Wilson has gained notice with a body of original music designed to set human bodies in celebratory motion (it doesn’t hurt that her creative allies include masters such as Myra Melford, Matt Wilson, and Charles Burnham). She traces the seeds of her Brass Tonic project back to her work with drummer Kenny Wollesen, a protean force best known for powering Steven Bernstein’s Sex Mob and various bands led by guitarist Bill Frisell. Originally distilled from music she wrote for Wollesen’s sprawling 40-piece street bands, Brass Tonic has manifested several times at the de Young Museum. This latest sextet incarnation draws inspiration from the thrumming energy of Oakland and the frisson generated by a confluence of stellar women improvisers. Joining forces with creative music mainstays like Lisa Mezzacappa and Kasey Knudsen ensures that Brass Tonic is a vessel for unbound exploration. Ignoring distinctions between jazz and folk music idioms, Wilson’s music is unabashedly joyful and beguilingly lyrical. PERSONNEL:Sarah Wilson: trumpetKasey Knudsen: alto saxophoneMara Fox: tromboneJohn Schott: guitarLisa Mezzacappa: bassJason Levis: drums Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
A look at Chris Potters Mutuality for the SFJAZZ Collective SFJAZZ 2022-03-14 | SFJAZZ Collective’s latest single ‘Mutuality’ composed by musical director and saxophonist Chris Potter.Order the SFJAZZ Collective CD 'New Works Reflecting The Moment: Live at SFJAZZ Center 2021': https://www.sfjazz.org/shop/cds-dvds/...Album Out on CD/Digitally March 18, 2022This limited edition CD 'New Works Reflecting The Moment: Live at SFJAZZ Center 2021', recorded during the SFJAZZ Collective’s four-night residency in October 2021 on the Miner Auditorium stage at the SFJAZZ Center, documents new works from the all-star ensemble, addressing racial injustices, the global pandemic, and the unprecedented political polarization and upheaval we are currently facing in our daily lives. Additionally, the album includes fresh new approaches to a selection of classic songs associated with peace, freedom, and social commentary, including Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” the classic anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and “Throw it Away” by Abbey Lincoln.Featuring 11-tracks, this CD release contains a 24-page booklet with exclusive photos, liner notes, article by Marcus Crowder, and insight from the Collective members on their arrangements.LINEUP:Chris Potter tenor saxophoneDavid Sánchez tenor saxophoneEtienne Charles trumpetWarren Wolf vibraphoneEdward Simon pianoMatt Brewer bassKendrick Scott drumsMartin Luther McCoy vocals/guitarGretchen Parlato vocalsEdited/produced by Jef StottLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
Womens History Month: Career Advice SFJAZZ 2022-03-09 | Part 2, of our four-part video series highlighting some of the trailblazing female staff members behind-the-scenes at SFJAZZ. They discuss why they choose their profession, the challenges they have faced, their career advice, inspirations & more.Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Digital Lab SFJAZZ 2022-03-07 | SFJAZZ Digital Lab classes are coming up.Audio Production classes at SFJAZZ.Expanded program and lower prices for Fall of 2022.Our spring class offerings include a wide array of topics for students of all levels, and include both in-person and online classes with expert professional faculty. Want to learn how to produce beats, record, mix and master in Logic, ProTools or Ableton or produce music on handheld devices? Our instructors in this series include Jef Stott, Heidi Trefethen, Daniel Berkman, Fernando Arruda and Ranzel Merritt. The SFJAZZ Digital Lab has something for everyone! No experience necessary and classes start at just $20 per session. Join us!Full schedule and info at sfjazz.org/educationLearn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Valerie Troutt performs Lean on Love SFJAZZ 2022-03-07 | Full concert available On-Demand from MAR 9, 2022 – JUNE 8, 2022 https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Valerie Troutt performs her composition “Lean on Love” during her February 25, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert:With wide-ranging influences such as Bjork, Dianne Reeves, Carmen McRae, Joni Mitchell, Walter Hawkins and Cassandra Wilson, jazz and gospel vocalist Valerie Troutt is a tremendously creative artist for whom art and activism are intertwined. Bay Area born and bred, her spiritual and social justice driven performances mirror her lifelong hunger for social connection and cultural narratives, and she made her SFJAZZ debut with music from her Slow & Steady Records release, “The Oakland Girl.”Since returning to the Bay Area after her studies at New York’s New School and subsequent touring, Troutt has partnered with East Bay Performance Art Center, the Museum of African Diaspora, San Francisco Queer Cultural Center, the Embodiment Project, Zoolabs, Yerba Buena SF, and Oakland School for the Arts, where Troutt is currently a teaching artist in residence. Troutt has shared stages and collaborated with major recording artists like Les Nubians, Jennifer Johns, Maria Muldaur, Kimiko Joy, and Sister Monica Parker, and has recorded with modern composers like Gregory Del Piero, Emanuel Ruffler, Howard Wiley and Jaz Sawyer. She has also performed extensively with Linda Tillery’s Cultural Heritage Choir and served as a principle singer in La Pena – Ayer, Hoy y Pa’Lante, an original suite of music by three-time GRAMMY nominee Wayne Wallace. PERSONNEL: Valerie Troutt: vocalsColin Hogan: piano, keyboardsScott Thompson: bassRuthie Price: drumsAudacious IAM: spoken word Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
Womens History Month: Breaking Barriers SFJAZZ 2022-03-01 | We kickoff our four-part video series highlighting some of the trailblazing female staff members behind-the-scenes at SFJAZZ. They discuss why they choose their profession, the challenges they have faced, their inspirations & more.Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Terri Lyne Carrington & Special Guests perform 10 Minutes till Closing & Rounds SFJAZZ 2022-02-23 | Full concert available On-Demand from MAR 2, 2022 – JUNE 1, 2022 https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Terri Lyne Carrington and her all-star sextet perform Linda May Han Oh’s “10 Minutes Till Closing” and Marilyn Crispell’s “Rounds” during their February 18, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert:Terri Lyne Carrington presents an evening of jazz tunes composed by women – now there’s an idea. For too long, jazz standards – the tunes that dominate jazz repertory and that young musicians are taught to master – have almost exclusively been composed by men. From “My Funny Valentine” to “Maiden Voyage,” they are beloved compositions. But where are the women? As founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice, Carrington has curated a newly published compilation of New Standards composed by women, including Carla Bley, Cassandra Wilson, Marilyn Crispell, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Eliane Elias, Jaime Branch, Luciana Souza, Hiromi, Emily Remler, Anat Cohen, and others. This night’s program draws from this compilation as Carrington challenges inequity and forges a new legacy for jazz – a world of jazz without patriarchy. Joining her for this transformative show at SFJAZZ are some of the leading musicians from the current scene: pianist Kris Davis, bassist Linda May Han Oh, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, flutist Elena Pinderhughes, and guitarist Matthew Stevens. ABOUT TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON: The master drummer is a musical bridge builder, bandleader and activist. Over a 40-year career, she has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Nancy Wilson, David Murray, Dianne Reeves, Stan Getz, Dianne Reeves, Esperanza Spalding and countless others. A champion of gender rights in jazz, she is the only woman ever to win a GRAMMY for best jazz instrumental album. PERSONNEL:Terri Lyne Carrington: drumsElena Pinderhughes: fluteAmbrose Akinmusire: trumpetMatthew Stevens: guitarKris Davis: pianoLinda May Han Oh: bass Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
2022 NEA Jazz Masters at SFJAZZ SFJAZZ 2022-02-23 | On Thursday, March 31 at 7:30PM PT (10:30PM ET), the National Endowment for the Arts, in collaboration with SFJAZZ, will honor the 2022 NEA Jazz Masters—Stanley Clarke, Donald Harrison, Jr., Billy Hart, and Cassandra Wilson—and kick off a year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the program with a free concert and online broadcast from the SFJAZZ Center. The live webcast of the 2022 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert will begin on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET at arts.gov and sfjazz.org and on Facebook. 2018 NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves will host the concert, which will include performances, video tributes, and remarks. The concert will also feature performances by 2022 honorees Stanley Clarke, Billy Hart, and Donald Harrison, Jr. Additional performers include Jeremiah Collier, Joe Dyson, Ethan Iverson, Dan Kaufman, Salar Nader, Noriatsu Naraoka, Ruslan Sirota, Ben Street, and Mark Turner, as well as the SFJAZZ Collective—Matt Brewer, Etienne Charles, Martin Luther McCoy, Gretchen Parlato, Chris Potter, David Sanchez, Kendrick Scott, Edward Simon, and Warren Wolf—and Skylar Tang, a 16-year-old trumpeter and a member of the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars. Tune in and watch this free broadcast Thursday, March 31 at 7:30PM PT (10:30PM ET).Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Cécile McLorin Salvant Quartet performs Ghost Song SFJAZZ 2022-02-16 | Watch weekly live broadcasts from the SFJAZZ Center:https://SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clip:Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and her band perform her original composition “Ghost Song,” the title track from her upcoming Nonesuch album, during her February 12, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concert:Three-time GRAMMY Winner Cécile McLorin Salvant is the “finest jazz singer to emerge in the last decade” (The New York Times). She returns with her superb band performing music from her forthcoming Nonesuch release Ghost Song.Possessing a deep, velvety voice, rhythmic poise, and a sublime feel for the blues, Salvant combines conservatory-honed technique with a beguiling gift for lyrical interpretation — a singular, inimitable talent that won her the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocals Competition and drew the attention of early collaborators Jacky Terrasson and Wynton Marsalis. Her 2013 American debut album, the GRAMMY-nominated WomanChild, was the first real opportunity for American audiences to hear why Salvant had become a European sensation, and since then, her profile has taken a meteoric course around the world. For these dates, she performs with a phenomenal new band including pianist Sullivan Fortner, who partnered with Salvant on the duo release The Window.With a repertoire full of lesser-known jazz and blues gems and a sly gift for lyrical re-interpretation through her contemporary sensibility, Salvant brings theatrical intensity to every song she sings. PERSONNEL: Cécile McLorin Salvant: vocalsAlexa Tarantino: flute, alto fluteSullivan Fortner: pianoKeita Ogawa: percussion Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
SFJAZZ Singles: Diana Gameros performs Bajo el Sol SFJAZZ 2022-02-09 | Full concert available On-Demand from FEB 16, 2022 – MAY 18, 2022 https://www.SFJAZZ.org/Digital About this clipMexican-American vocalist Diana Gameros performs her composition “Bajo el Sol” during her February 4, 2022 performance at the SFJAZZ Center, broadcast on Fridays Live.--About the concertDiana Gameros is a Latin singer/songwriter who performs songs of love, longing, and hope. She returned to perform music from the new documentary film Dear Homeland that traces her experience as an undocumented immigrant. Originally from Ciudad Juárez and now living in San Francisco, Gameros creates inspiring music that reflects the 21st century experiences of a young indie artist at the borderlands between cultures, languages, and genres. Whether teasing every ounce of expression from her acoustic guitar or bringing people to their feet with her dynamic full band, Gameros transfixes listeners with her soaring vocals, impressive musicianship and captivating stage presence. Gameros was born to a musical family where she was surrounded by traditional Mexican songs of love and revolution. Her Latin American inspirations — including contemporary artists like Bebel Gilberto, Fabulosos Cadillacs and Café Tacvba — are woven into her musical DNA.Gameros made her debut with 2013’s Eterno Retorno (Eternal Return), and has performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, with both the San Francisco Symphony and Oakland Symphony, toured with Mexican pop star Nataila Lafourcade, and performed an opening slot with Brazilian song legend Bebel Gilberto. PERSONNEL Diana Gameros: vocals, guitar, pianoPatrick Wolff: tenor saxophone, clarinetThomas Edler: bass Learn more at SFJAZZ.orgSubscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazzLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ ***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco,
