July 01, 2026
Playlist: SFJAZZ Summer JamsCurated by SFJAZZ Staff
This month's playlist features a selection of SFJAZZ Staff's favorite summertime jams.
June 25, 2026
Terence Blanchard demos how artists "paint with sound" on the walls of SFJAZZUsing Terence Blanchard’s arrangement of Wayne Shorter’s classic “Footprints” as a canvas, Terence and a band made up of SFJAZZ staff demonstrates the interactive capabilities of Miner Auditorium’s Immersive Media System.
July 01, 2026
Steven Bernstein Celebrates His Roots with Bay Area Grooves and Latin SoulBy Evan Haga
For this exclusive interview, eminent jazz journalist Evan Haga speaks to trumpeter and composer Steven Bernstein in advance of his upcoming week with his hard-grooving Sexmob band, celebrating the Bay Area's music legacy.
June 30, 2026
A Portrait of Logan RichardsonBy Rusty Aceves
We look at the career of visionary saxophonist Logan Richardson ahead of his 7/25 performance in the Joe Henderson Lab.
June 10, 2026
5 Things You Should Know About LettuceBy Rusty Aceves
No, this isn’t an article about leafy produce. It’s a deeper look into the supremely funky band that brings a power-packed celebration of groove to their July performances during Summer Sessions (7/16-19).
June 01, 2026
Chucho Valdés Celebrates a Five Decade Musical RevolutionBy Rebeca Mauleón
Looking forward to the return of Chucho Valdés and his Royal Quartet 6/11-14, we revisit SFJAZZ Director of Education Rebeca Mauleón's deep dive into the life and work of the Cuban piano maestro and his groundbreaking band Irakere.
July 02, 2026
Endea Owens & The Cookout perform "Feel Good Music"SFJAZZ Singles
Bassist Endea Owens and her band The Cookout make sure the audience is feeling no pain with this performance of her composition “Feel Good.”
June 30, 2026
Jazz Takes: Chris BottiFor this first episode of Jazz Takes, GRAMMY-winning trumpeter and bandleader Chris Botti gives his off-the-cuff thoughts on a wide range of subjects, including his pre-show rituals, his favorite jazz ballads, the artistry of the late, great Roy Hargrove, and more.
June 25, 2026
Terence Blanchard demos how artists "paint with sound" on the walls of SFJAZZUsing Terence Blanchard’s arrangement of Wayne Shorter’s classic “Footprints” as a canvas, Terence and a band made up of SFJAZZ staff demonstrates the interactive capabilities of Miner Auditorium’s Immersive Media System.
June 19, 2026
Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet performs "Congadanza"SFJAZZ Singles
Cuban piano legend Chucho Valdés and his Royal Quartet turn up the heat with this performance of Chucho’s composition “Congadanza.”
July 01, 2026
Playlist: SFJAZZ Summer JamsCurated by SFJAZZ Staff
This month's playlist features a selection of SFJAZZ Staff's favorite summertime jams.
June 03, 2026
Playlist: Resistance as MusicCurated by Vijay Iyer
In honor of Juneteenth, this reissued playlist curated by Vijay Iyer celebrates jazz’s enduring legacy of protest through iconic and contemporary voices of resistance.
May 01, 2026
George Benson in 10 SongsCurated by SFJAZZ Staff
A celebratory journey through George Benson’s legendary career, highlighting ten essential recordings in honor of his recognition as the 2026 SFJAZZ Gala Honoree.
April 01, 2026
“The Upswing” Playlist: Voices Shaping The MomentCurated by SFJAZZ Staff
Explore the sound of SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard’s bold Upswing Series, which showcases artists who are shaping the sound of jazz today.
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One of our most popular posts, this list of 15 albums highlights many of the greatest performers on the instrument.
In keeping with our theme of quintessential jazz albums, we present this sampling of some of the music’s iconic piano masters in an array of formats - from solo piano to intimate duos, trios and larger ensembles.
SFJAZZ staff writer Richard Scheinin shares his 15 essential albums from jazz's greatest saxophonists, including Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Eric Dolphy, Kamasi Washington, Wayne Shorter, and more.
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