SFJAZZ Center

Address
201 Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102 United States Get Directions
Phone 866-920-5299
Website sfjazz.org
A short film by Ken Ellis that discusses the making and overall artistic vision of the SFJAZZ Center. The film includes behind-the-scenes footage of the Center being built, a brief historical look at San Francisco's vibrant jazz scene and a number of fascinating interviews featuring SFJAZZ Co-founder & Artistic Director Randall Kline, legendary jazz singer Mary Stallings, Resident Artistic Director John Santos, SFJAZZ Center architect Mark Cavagnero, Education Director Rebeca Mauleón & more! The film was narrated by acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo. This video was first shown in the Robert N. Miner Auditorium during SFJAZZ Center's Grand Opening on January 21, 2013.

Events at this venue

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  • Vocalist and composer Somi performs at SFJAZZ

    SOMI

    Singer and composer Somi brings her African soul-jazz fusion and deeply personal new music to SFJAZZ.

  • Pianist Mathis Picard performs with his trio at SFJAZZ

    Mathis Picard Trio

    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Pianist and composer Mathis Picard makes his SFJAZZ debut with a trio rooted in jazz, stride and global rhythm.

  • Pianist Zaccai Curtis leads his sextet at SFJAZZ

    Zaccai Curtis Sextet

    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Grammy-winning pianist Zaccai Curtis leads a fiery sextet in Afro-Cuban bebop and modern Latin jazz.

  • Marcus Shelby and friends present a family matinee at SFJAZZ

    Family Matinee w/ Marcus Shelby & Friends

    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Marcus Shelby and friends introduce families to the moods, pioneers and lasting energy of bebop.

  • Trumpeter Charles Tolliver presents Africa/Brass at SFJAZZ

    Charles Tolliver Presents ‘Africa/Brass’

    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Trumpeter Charles Tolliver celebrates John Coltrane’s centennial with the landmark Africa/Brass and a full brass orchestra.

  • Saxophonist David Sánchez performs Tambó with Carib at SFJAZZ

    David Sánchez’s Carib presents Tambó

    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    David Sánchez’s Carib presents the West Coast premiere of Tambó, joining jazz with Afro-Caribbean rhythm and ancestral memory.

  • Joshua Redman Quartet

    Joshua Redman Quartet

    Featured SFJAZZ
    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Joshua Redman returns with his current quartet and music from the Blue Note album Words Fall Short.

  • Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter at SFJAZZ Center.

    Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter

    Featured SFJAZZ
    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Bassists Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter meet for four nights spanning hard bop, fusion and modern jazz.

  • Brittany Davis at SFJAZZ Center.

    Brittany Davis

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    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Singer, composer and keyboardist Brittany Davis brings the spiritual jazz, soul and funk of Black Thunder to SFJAZZ.

  • Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band at SFJAZZ Center.

    Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band

    Featured SFJAZZ
    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Grammy-winning drummer Brian Blade reunites The Fellowship Band for music spanning its seven studio releases.

  • Kazemde George Trio at SFJAZZ Center.

    Kazemde George Trio

    Featured SFJAZZ
    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Berkeley-raised saxophonist Kazemde George brings his Afrofuturist trio and the music of Ocean Passage to SFJAZZ.

  • Kenny Garrett at SFJAZZ Center.

    Kenny Garrett

    Featured SFJAZZ
    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett returns with the adventurous alto sound shaped by Miles Davis, Art Blakey and decades as a leader.

  • Christmas with the Count Basie Orchestra at SFJAZZ Center.

    Christmas with the Count Basie Orchestra

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    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    The legendary Count Basie Orchestra brings a swinging program of seasonal standards to SFJAZZ for an evening show and Sunday matinee.

  • Maurice MOBETTA Brown Holiday Spectacular at SFJAZZ Center.

    Maurice MOBETTA Brown Holiday Spectacular

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    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, rapper and producer Maurice “Mobetta” Brown brings his celebrated holiday jam to SFJAZZ.

  • Cimafunk at SFJAZZ Center.

    Cimafunk

    Featured SFJAZZ
    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Cimafunk and La Tribu welcome the new year with an explosive blend of Cuban funk, hip-hop and Afro-Caribbean rhythm.

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