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PAUL CORNISH TRIO
A pianist and composer best known for his work with Joshua Redman, Paul Cornish sets down in Joe Henderson Lab with his finely minted trio and music from his newest Blue Note relea…
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A pianist and composer best known for his work with Joshua Redman, Paul Cornish sets down in Joe Henderson Lab with his finely minted trio and music from his newest Blue Note release You’re Exaggerating! Hailing from the Houston hotbed of jazz talent, and shaped by the rich musical culture of Los Angeles, Paul Cornish has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling young pianists in contemporary jazz. Equally grounded in gospel, classical music, hip-hop, and modern improvisation, Cornish developed a distinctive voice that balances technical sophistication with emotional openness. After studying at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA and winning the American Jazz Piano Competition in 2018, he went on to perform with major artists including Joshua Redman, Terrace Martin, and Snoh Aalegra, establishing himself as both an imaginative accompanist and a daring bandleader. Cornish’s artistry has drawn widespread acclaim for its lyricism, rhythmic elasticity, and fearless harmonic language. His signing to Blue Note Records marked a significant milestone, placing him within one of jazz’s most storied legacies while signaling the arrival of a major new creative force. With You’re Exaggerating! , Cornish and his trio deliver a vibrant, deeply personal statement—music that moves fluidly between groove, abstraction, and cinematic beauty, revealing an artist pushing modern jazz toward exhilarating new horizons.
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Thu, Sep 10 · 7:00 PM
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PAUL CORNISH TRIO
A pianist and composer best known for his work with Joshua Redman, Paul Cornish sets down in Joe Henderson Lab with his finely minted trio and music from his newest Blue Note relea…
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A pianist and composer best known for his work with Joshua Redman, Paul Cornish sets down in Joe Henderson Lab with his finely minted trio and music from his newest Blue Note release You’re Exaggerating! Hailing from the Houston hotbed of jazz talent, and shaped by the rich musical culture of Los Angeles, Paul Cornish has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling young pianists in contemporary jazz. Equally grounded in gospel, classical music, hip-hop, and modern improvisation, Cornish developed a distinctive voice that balances technical sophistication with emotional openness. After studying at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA and winning the American Jazz Piano Competition in 2018, he went on to perform with major artists including Joshua Redman, Terrace Martin, and Snoh Aalegra, establishing himself as both an imaginative accompanist and a daring bandleader. Cornish’s artistry has drawn widespread acclaim for its lyricism, rhythmic elasticity, and fearless harmonic language. His signing to Blue Note Records marked a significant milestone, placing him within one of jazz’s most storied legacies while signaling the arrival of a major new creative force. With You’re Exaggerating! , Cornish and his trio deliver a vibrant, deeply personal statement—music that moves fluidly between groove, abstraction, and cinematic beauty, revealing an artist pushing modern jazz toward exhilarating new horizons.
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Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM
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NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI TRIO
Over the last decade in jazz’s evolution, no pianist has had the impact of South African keyboard great Nduduzo Makhathini . He brings his working trio and music from his newest Bl…
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Over the last decade in jazz’s evolution, no pianist has had the impact of South African keyboard great Nduduzo Makhathini . He brings his working trio and music from his newest Blue Note session, The Myth We Choose , to this SFJAZZ debut. Born in the lush province of KwaZulu-Natal and raised within the spiritual traditions of Zulu culture, Nduduzo Makhathini has become one of the most visionary figures in contemporary jazz. His music fuses the expansive language of American jazz with African spirituality, ritual, and collective memory, creating performances that feel equally like concerts and ceremonies. Deeply influenced by John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, and South African legends Bheki Mseleku and Abdullah Ibrahim, Makhathini has developed a profoundly personal sound marked by thunderous improvisation, lyrical sensitivity, and emotional depth. A prolific recording artist, educator, and scholar, Makhathini became the first South African artist signed to Blue Note Records in decades, earning international acclaim for albums including Modes of Communication , In the Spirit of Ntu , and uNomkhubulwane . His work has established him as a global ambassador for modern African jazz and one of the music’s most spiritually resonant voices. With The Myth We Choose , Makhathini continues his fearless exploration of identity, ancestry, and liberation, crafting music of breathtaking power, intimacy, and transcendence.
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Sat, Sep 12 · 7:00 PM
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NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI TRIO
Over the last decade in jazz’s evolution, no pianist has had the impact of South African keyboard great Nduduzo Makhathini . He brings his working trio and music from his newest Bl…
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Over the last decade in jazz’s evolution, no pianist has had the impact of South African keyboard great Nduduzo Makhathini . He brings his working trio and music from his newest Blue Note session, The Myth We Choose , to this SFJAZZ debut. Born in the lush province of KwaZulu-Natal and raised within the spiritual traditions of Zulu culture, Nduduzo Makhathini has become one of the most visionary figures in contemporary jazz. His music fuses the expansive language of American jazz with African spirituality, ritual, and collective memory, creating performances that feel equally like concerts and ceremonies. Deeply influenced by John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, and South African legends Bheki Mseleku and Abdullah Ibrahim, Makhathini has developed a profoundly personal sound marked by thunderous improvisation, lyrical sensitivity, and emotional depth. A prolific recording artist, educator, and scholar, Makhathini became the first South African artist signed to Blue Note Records in decades, earning international acclaim for albums including Modes of Communication , In the Spirit of Ntu , and uNomkhubulwane . His work has established him as a global ambassador for modern African jazz and one of the music’s most spiritually resonant voices. With The Myth We Choose , Makhathini continues his fearless exploration of identity, ancestry, and liberation, crafting music of breathtaking power, intimacy, and transcendence.
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Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM
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100 Years of Coltrane Jam Session
These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical …
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These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical director and curated repertoire. We invite musicians of all levels and ages to sign up, and each session is free and open to the public - no reservations or tickets needed to attend! PERSONNEL TBA
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Mon, Sep 14 · 7:00 PM
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CAMILLE KERANI
plays John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme
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Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM
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WEBOP AT SFJAZZ: STOMPERS
ABOUT WEBOP AT SFJAZZ We are thrilled to partner with our sister organization—Jazz at Lincoln Center—in launching the West Coast version of the acclaimed early childhood music educ…
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ABOUT WEBOP AT SFJAZZ We are thrilled to partner with our sister organization—Jazz at Lincoln Center—in launching the West Coast version of the acclaimed early childhood music education program, WeBop! The perfect preamble to our Family Matinee program and designed for youngsters between the ages 2-5 and their caregivers, WeBop at SFJAZZ is designed to introduce young children to jazz music and performance in a safe, welcoming and interactive setting. Classes are 45 minutes long and provide plenty of opportunities to learn, explore, and play.
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Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM
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MYRA MELFORD SPLASH TRIO
w/ Ches Smith & Michael Formanek
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Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM
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MYRA MELFORD SPLASH TRIO
w/ Ches Smith & Michael Formanek
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Sun, Sep 20 · 6:00 PM
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JAHARI STAMPLEY FAMILY SOUL TRIO
Pianist and composer Jahari Stampley has emerged as one of the most electrifying young artists in modern jazz, blending breathtaking virtuosity with deep emotional expression and f…
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Pianist and composer Jahari Stampley has emerged as one of the most electrifying young artists in modern jazz, blending breathtaking virtuosity with deep emotional expression and fearless stylistic range. Raised in Chicago in a profoundly musical family, Stampley developed his artistry through gospel, jazz, classical music, and Black creative traditions, building a voice that feels both rooted and radically contemporary. His international breakthrough came after winning the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition, where his dazzling technique, originality, and compositional brilliance announced the arrival of a major new talent. Beyond his acclaim as a pianist, Stampley has become known for adventurous collaborations spanning jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and experimental music, working with Stanley Clarke, Derrick Hodge, Keyon Harrold, and others. He’s released a pair of albums including 2025’s What A Time . With the Family Soul Trio, featuring his mother, GRAMMY-nominated multi-instrumentalist D-Erania Stampley , and drummer Miguel Russell , Jahari brings his music into an intimate and deeply personal space. The ensemble channels family legacy, spiritual connection, and rhythmic vitality into performances that move fluidly between jazz, soul, gospel, and improvisation. Together, they create music that feels celebratory, searching, and profoundly human, highlighting the communal spirit at the heart of Black American music.
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Thu, Sep 24 · 7:00 PM
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JAHARI STAMPLEY FAMILY SOUL TRIO
Pianist and composer Jahari Stampley has emerged as one of the most electrifying young artists in modern jazz, blending breathtaking virtuosity with deep emotional expression and f…
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Pianist and composer Jahari Stampley has emerged as one of the most electrifying young artists in modern jazz, blending breathtaking virtuosity with deep emotional expression and fearless stylistic range. Raised in Chicago in a profoundly musical family, Stampley developed his artistry through gospel, jazz, classical music, and Black creative traditions, building a voice that feels both rooted and radically contemporary. His international breakthrough came after winning the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition, where his dazzling technique, originality, and compositional brilliance announced the arrival of a major new talent. Beyond his acclaim as a pianist, Stampley has become known for adventurous collaborations spanning jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and experimental music, working with Stanley Clarke, Derrick Hodge, Keyon Harrold, and others. He’s released a pair of albums including 2025’s What A Time . With the Family Soul Trio, featuring his mother, GRAMMY-nominated multi-instrumentalist D-Erania Stampley , and drummer Miguel Russell , Jahari brings his music into an intimate and deeply personal space. The ensemble channels family legacy, spiritual connection, and rhythmic vitality into performances that move fluidly between jazz, soul, gospel, and improvisation. Together, they create music that feels celebratory, searching, and profoundly human, highlighting the communal spirit at the heart of Black American music.
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Fri, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM
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THE ALAYA PROJECT
The Oakland-based band exploring the intersection of Carnatic Indian classical music with jazz and funk return to the Joe Henderson Lab with new music and material from their 2022 …
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The Oakland-based band exploring the intersection of Carnatic Indian classical music with jazz and funk return to the Joe Henderson Lab with new music and material from their 2022 self-titled debut album. Made up of percussionist Rohan Krishnamurthy , saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan , and keyboardist Colin Hogan , the trio was formed in 2017 to perform at an UnderCover Presents concert in Berkeley honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles’ immortal Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band , and was the perfect outlet for longtime friends Krisnamurthy and Radhakrishnan to meld their love of jazz with their extensive South Indian classical training. A Kalamazoo, Michigan native, Krishnamurthy is one of the leading lights of Carnatic music in the U.S. and a master of the mridangam — a double-headed drum that is the primary rhythm accompaniment in Carnatic music and is played by Krishnamurthy in this project in conjunction with the Western drum set. Phoenix-born Radhakrishnan is known to SFJAZZ audiences through his dynamic Indo-Jazz trio VidyA and has been a major force in Bay Area jazz since 2005. Hogan is a San Francisco native who came through the prestigious Berkeley High jazz program and works with Tommy Igoe, Jazz Mafia, and his brothers in the Hogan Brothers band.
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Sat, Sep 26 · 7:00 PM
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THE ALAYA PROJECT
The Oakland-based band exploring the intersection of Carnatic Indian classical music with jazz and funk return to the Joe Henderson Lab with new music and material from their 2022 …
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The Oakland-based band exploring the intersection of Carnatic Indian classical music with jazz and funk return to the Joe Henderson Lab with new music and material from their 2022 self-titled debut album. Made up of percussionist Rohan Krishnamurthy , saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan , and keyboardist Colin Hogan , the trio was formed in 2017 to perform at an UnderCover Presents concert in Berkeley honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles’ immortal Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band , and was the perfect outlet for longtime friends Krisnamurthy and Radhakrishnan to meld their love of jazz with their extensive South Indian classical training. A Kalamazoo, Michigan native, Krishnamurthy is one of the leading lights of Carnatic music in the U.S. and a master of the mridangam — a double-headed drum that is the primary rhythm accompaniment in Carnatic music and is played by Krishnamurthy in this project in conjunction with the Western drum set. Phoenix-born Radhakrishnan is known to SFJAZZ audiences through his dynamic Indo-Jazz trio VidyA and has been a major force in Bay Area jazz since 2005. Hogan is a San Francisco native who came through the prestigious Berkeley High jazz program and works with Tommy Igoe, Jazz Mafia, and his brothers in the Hogan Brothers band.
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Sun, Sep 27 · 6:00 PM
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CYRILLE AIMÉE
Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Cyrille Aimée truly has jazz in her blood. Raised by a French father and Dominican mother in the northern French town o…
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Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Cyrille Aimée truly has jazz in her blood. Raised by a French father and Dominican mother in the northern French town of Samois-sur-Seine – the last home of Roma jazz giant Django Reinhardt – Aimée found inspiration in the music of Reinhardt and the freedom of the gypsy lifestyle, singing on street corners during travels across Europe. Winning the Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition in 2007 helped finance her self-produced debut album, and finishing as a finalist in the 2012 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition elevated Aimée’s visibility to a global level as a major new figure in jazz. A performer possessed of an infectious joy, lightness of touch and deep feeling for the lyric, Aimée released her breakout 2014 hit on Mack Avenue, It’s a Good Day , mixing Roma jazz inspirations, bossa nova, flamenco and the Great American Songbook. A relocation to Costa Rica and new motherhood have instilled a fresh inspiration in Aimée, and for these performances, she performs a cross-section of her wide-ranging repertoire including music from her latest Whirlwind release, à Fleur de Peau and live session, Cyrille Aimée: 4.24 .
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Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM
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CYRILLE AIMÉE
Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Cyrille Aimée truly has jazz in her blood. Raised by a French father and Dominican mother in the northern French town o…
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Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Cyrille Aimée truly has jazz in her blood. Raised by a French father and Dominican mother in the northern French town of Samois-sur-Seine – the last home of Roma jazz giant Django Reinhardt – Aimée found inspiration in the music of Reinhardt and the freedom of the gypsy lifestyle, singing on street corners during travels across Europe. Winning the Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition in 2007 helped finance her self-produced debut album, and finishing as a finalist in the 2012 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition elevated Aimée’s visibility to a global level as a major new figure in jazz. A performer possessed of an infectious joy, lightness of touch and deep feeling for the lyric, Aimée released her breakout 2014 hit on Mack Avenue, It’s a Good Day , mixing Roma jazz inspirations, bossa nova, flamenco and the Great American Songbook. A relocation to Costa Rica and new motherhood have instilled a fresh inspiration in Aimée, and for these performances, she performs a cross-section of her wide-ranging repertoire including music from her latest Whirlwind release, à Fleur de Peau and live session, Cyrille Aimée: 4.24 .
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Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM
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CYRILLE AIMÉE
Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Cyrille Aimée truly has jazz in her blood. Raised by a French father and Dominican mother in the northern French town o…
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Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Cyrille Aimée truly has jazz in her blood. Raised by a French father and Dominican mother in the northern French town of Samois-sur-Seine – the last home of Roma jazz giant Django Reinhardt – Aimée found inspiration in the music of Reinhardt and the freedom of the gypsy lifestyle, singing on street corners during travels across Europe. Winning the Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition in 2007 helped finance her self-produced debut album, and finishing as a finalist in the 2012 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition elevated Aimée’s visibility to a global level as a major new figure in jazz. A performer possessed of an infectious joy, lightness of touch and deep feeling for the lyric, Aimée released her breakout 2014 hit on Mack Avenue, It’s a Good Day , mixing Roma jazz inspirations, bossa nova, flamenco and the Great American Songbook. A relocation to Costa Rica and new motherhood have instilled a fresh inspiration in Aimée, and for these performances, she performs a cross-section of her wide-ranging repertoire including music from her latest Whirlwind release, à Fleur de Peau and live session, Cyrille Aimée: 4.24 .
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Sat, Oct 3 · 7:00 PM
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BLAQUE DYNAMITE
GRAMMY-nominated drummer, producer, and composer Blaque Dynamite has become one of the most dynamic and influential beat masters of his generation, celebrated for a style that merg…
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GRAMMY-nominated drummer, producer, and composer Blaque Dynamite has become one of the most dynamic and influential beat masters of his generation, celebrated for a style that merges explosive technical mastery with deep groove, humor, and boundless creativity. Born Mike Mitchell Jr. in Houston, Texas, he emerged as a prodigious talent at a young age, absorbing gospel, jazz, funk, and hip-hop into a singular musical language. His remarkable versatility quickly made him one of the most sought-after drummers in contemporary music. Blaque Dynamite’s résumé spans collaborations with some of the most important artists in modern jazz and beyond, including Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. Equally comfortable anchoring intricate jazz ensembles or driving groove-heavy experimental projects, he has earned widespread acclaim for his improvisational brilliance, rhythmic innovation, and magnetic stage presence. In recent years, Blaque Dynamite has expanded his profile as a bandleader, producer, and multimedia artist, releasing projects that blur the boundaries between jazz fusion, beat culture, electronic music, and comedy-infused performance art. His latest work continues to push contemporary Black music into adventurous new territory, combining virtuosic musicianship with fearless experimentation and unmistakable personality.
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Sun, Oct 4 · 6:00 PM
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TIFFANY AUSTIN
sings Carmen McRae’s Carmen Sings Monk
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Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM
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TIFFANY AUSTIN
sings Carmen McRae’s Carmen Sings Monk
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Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM
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MATHIS PICARD TRIO
Known for his work with Braxton Cook and his brilliant string of releases as a leader, the rising pianist and composer Mathis Picard debuts at SFJAZZ with his trio. Picard has emer…
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Known for his work with Braxton Cook and his brilliant string of releases as a leader, the rising pianist and composer Mathis Picard debuts at SFJAZZ with his trio. Picard has emerged as one of the most innovative young voices in contemporary jazz, blending classical precision, stride piano, electronic textures, and global rhythms into a style uniquely his own. Born in France to Malagasy and French parents, Picard began playing piano at the age of three and quickly displayed extraordinary talent. By age ten, he had already been recognized as a “rising star” at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival piano competition, a milestone that foreshadowed an international career. After studying at The Juilliard School under legendary pianist Kenny Barron, Picard developed a fearless artistic voice rooted in both jazz tradition and modern experimentation. Throughout his career, Picard has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Braxton Cook, and Cyrille Aimée, earning praise for both his virtuosity and emotional depth. His latest acclaimed album, Heat of the Moment , explores themes of climate change, community, and resilience through rich collaborations and bold compositions. The album confirms Picard as not only a remarkable pianist, but also a visionary composer shaping the future of jazz.
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Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM
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ZACCAI CURTIS SEXTET
For these two nights, pianist Zaccai Curtis leads a fiery sextet reviving Afro-Cuban bebop. His 2024 release Cubop Lives! reimagines jazz history with bold, modern swing, winning a…
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For these two nights, pianist Zaccai Curtis leads a fiery sextet reviving Afro-Cuban bebop. His 2024 release Cubop Lives! reimagines jazz history with bold, modern swing, winning a GRAMMY for Best Latin Jazz Album. Born in New York and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Curtis grew up immersed in jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and the rich musical traditions of his Puerto Rican and African American heritage. A student of Jackie McLean’s Artists Collective, he developed into a pianist and composer celebrated for combining technical brilliance with deep rhythmic sophistication. Over the years, Curtis has collaborated with major artists including Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch, Christian Scott, Donald Harrison, and Santana, while also building a celebrated musical partnership with his brother, bassist Luques Curtis. Together, they co-founded the Truth Revolution Recording Collective and have become leading voices in contemporary Latin jazz. Cubop Lives! pays tribute to the explosive fusion of bebop and Afro-Cuban music pioneered by Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo, and Mario Bauzá, while showcasing Curtis’ dynamic working sextet. Featuring Luques Curtis, Willie Martinez III, Camilo Molina, and Reinaldo de Jesús, the ensemble delivers electrifying performances filled with rhythmic fire, virtuosity, and joyous improvisation.
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Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
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ZACCAI CURTIS SEXTET
For these two nights, pianist Zaccai Curtis leads a fiery sextet reviving Afro-Cuban bebop. His 2024 release Cubop Lives! reimagines jazz history with bold, modern swing, winning a…
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For these two nights, pianist Zaccai Curtis leads a fiery sextet reviving Afro-Cuban bebop. His 2024 release Cubop Lives! reimagines jazz history with bold, modern swing, winning a GRAMMY for Best Latin Jazz Album. Born in New York and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Curtis grew up immersed in jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and the rich musical traditions of his Puerto Rican and African American heritage. A student of Jackie McLean’s Artists Collective, he developed into a pianist and composer celebrated for combining technical brilliance with deep rhythmic sophistication. Over the years, Curtis has collaborated with major artists including Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch, Christian Scott, Donald Harrison, and Santana, while also building a celebrated musical partnership with his brother, bassist Luques Curtis. Together, they co-founded the Truth Revolution Recording Collective and have become leading voices in contemporary Latin jazz. Cubop Lives! pays tribute to the explosive fusion of bebop and Afro-Cuban music pioneered by Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo, and Mario Bauzá, while showcasing Curtis’ dynamic working sextet. Featuring Luques Curtis, Willie Martinez III, Camilo Molina, and Reinaldo de Jesús, the ensemble delivers electrifying performances filled with rhythmic fire, virtuosity, and joyous improvisation.
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Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
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MARINA CROUSE
A jazz vocalist with “an awe-inspiring voice” ( The Mercury News ), Marina Crouse is known for her latest album Canto de mi Corazón and for her sold-out Hotplate tributes to Eydie …
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A jazz vocalist with “an awe-inspiring voice” ( The Mercury News ), Marina Crouse is known for her latest album Canto de mi Corazón and for her sold-out Hotplate tributes to Eydie Gormé and Ernestine Anderson. A powerful and versatile Bay Area artist, Crouse blends jazz, blues, soul, Latin music, and classic bolero traditions into performances marked by emotional honesty and deep cultural connection. Raised in California and deeply influenced by her Chicana heritage, she first gained recognition for her expressive interpretations and remarkable vocal control, shaped in part by early classical training. Her 2018 debut album, Never Too Soon , introduced audiences to a singer equally at home with blues, R&B, and jazz-inflected storytelling. With Canto de mi Corazón , Crouse turned toward the Spanish-language music that filled her childhood home, paying heartfelt tribute to Eydie Gormé and Los Panchos through lush, intimate renditions of beloved boleros. The album earned praise for its warmth, authenticity, and elegant vocal phrasing, solidifying her place as one of the Bay Area’s most compelling interpreters of Latin jazz and traditional song. Beyond the recording studio, Crouse has collaborated with leading regional musicians and become celebrated for honoring jazz and blues legends while bringing her own soulful perspective to every performance.
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Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM
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SFJam: All Monk Jam Session
These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical …
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These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical director and curated repertoire. We invite musicians of all levels and ages to sign up, and each session is free and open to the public - no reservations or tickets needed to attend! PERSONNEL TBA
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Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
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SFJAZZ Lab
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RJAM: Celebrating John Coltrane
Side-By-Side concerts pair select faculty from the Roots, Jazz and American Music (RJAM) program at The San Francisco Conservatory of Music with their young artist proteges. The st…
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Side-By-Side concerts pair select faculty from the Roots, Jazz and American Music (RJAM) program at The San Francisco Conservatory of Music with their young artist proteges. The stellar faculty cast includes the SFJAZZ Collective's Warren Wolf , David Sanchez , Edward Simon and Matt Brewer , along with luminaries Anthony Hervey , Matt Wilson , Helen Sung and many others.
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Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM
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TROY ROBERTS NU-JIVE
"A force to be reckoned with no matter the setting” ( JazzTimes ), Troy Roberts is a powerhouse saxophonist shaping modern jazz — a three-time GRAMMY nominee known widely for his w…
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"A force to be reckoned with no matter the setting” ( JazzTimes ), Troy Roberts is a powerhouse saxophonist shaping modern jazz — a three-time GRAMMY nominee known widely for his work with Orrin Evans, Veronica Swift, and Kurt Elling, among many others. He’s released five albums as a leader including his latest, 2024’s Green Lights , and his ongoing quintet project Nu-Jive fuses groove, virtuosity, and bold improvisation into a fresh, high-energy sound. For this performance, he is joined by guitarist Tim Jago , pianist Alex Pastrana , electric bassist Eric England and drummer Rodolfo Zuniga . A transplant from Perth, Australia, Roberts emigrated to the U.S. for studies at the University of Miami and established himself in the New York scene, working with organist Joey DeFrancesco, drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts, and pianist Orrin Evans’s Captain Black Big Band. He was a semi-finalist in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition and was the recipient of three consecutive DownBeat Jazz Soloist Awards, and has contributed to recordings by Van Morrison, Sammy Figuroa, and Dave Grusin, among others. Influenced by the electro-acoustic fusion tradition, Roberts’s Nu-Jive quintet is possessed of telepathic interplay and superlative musicianship, best experienced as a living, breathing groove machine on stage. To that end, their newest album, 2023’s Nu-Jive: Live at the Perth International Jazz Festival is a fiery homecoming performance for Roberts showcasing the sparkling lineup of guitarist Tim Jago, keyboardist Silvano Monasterios, bassist Eric England, and drummer David Chiverton.
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Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
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WEBOP AT SFJAZZ: STOMPERS
ABOUT WEBOP AT SFJAZZ We are thrilled to partner with our sister organization—Jazz at Lincoln Center—in launching the West Coast version of the acclaimed early childhood music educ…
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ABOUT WEBOP AT SFJAZZ We are thrilled to partner with our sister organization—Jazz at Lincoln Center—in launching the West Coast version of the acclaimed early childhood music education program, WeBop! The perfect preamble to our Family Matinee program and designed for youngsters between the ages 2-5 and their caregivers, WeBop at SFJAZZ is designed to introduce young children to jazz music and performance in a safe, welcoming and interactive setting. Classes are 45 minutes long and provide plenty of opportunities to learn, explore, and play.
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Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
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CONNECTED
Featuring Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu
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Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
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CONNECTED
Featuring Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu
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Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM
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Impressions of John Coltrane
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Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
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SFJAZZ Lab
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EL DAVID AGUILAR
Singer-songwriter El David Aguilar has become one of the most inventive and emotionally resonant voices in contemporary Latin music, blending folk, bolero, jazz, and rock into song…
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Singer-songwriter El David Aguilar has become one of the most inventive and emotionally resonant voices in contemporary Latin music, blending folk, bolero, jazz, and rock into songs marked by poetic lyricism and fearless experimentation. Born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Aguilar began writing songs as a teenager and quickly distinguished himself through his literary approach to songwriting and his richly expressive voice. Over the past decade, he has built a devoted international following while earning acclaim for albums that merge traditional Mexican influences with sophisticated modern arrangements. Aguilar has collaborated with celebrated artists including Natalia Lafourcade, Jorge Drexler, and Mon Laferte, establishing himself as a central figure in the new generation of Latin American troubadours. His work has received multiple nominations from the Latin GRAMMY Awards, including five 2018 nominations for his 2017 album Siguiente Segundo including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for Embrujo . Aguilar’s latest album, Compita del Destino , showcases the artist at his most adventurous and intimate. Filled with vivid storytelling, intricate harmonies, and warm acoustic textures, the record explores fate, friendship, love, and personal transformation. The album confirms Aguilar’s reputation as a songwriter capable of turning deeply personal experiences into music of universal emotional power.
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
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