March 01, 2026
Playlist: Innovators in ResidenceCurated by SFJAZZ Staff
A journey through the visionary, boundary‑breaking work of SFJAZZ’s 33 Resident Artistic Directors, this playlist spotlights the innovative projects that have shaped jazz over the past two decades.
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March 04, 2026
History of the Resident Artistic Director ProgramOn this Jazz Minute, discover the story behind one of SFJAZZ’s most forward‑thinking traditions.
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April 01, 2026
Meshell Ndegeocello's Love Letter to the PeopleBy Richard Scheinin
The bassist, singer, and composer speaks to staff writer Richard Scheinin about her upcoming residency and the spark of creativity that has sustained her career.
March 23, 2026
5 Things You Should Know About Michael CarvinBy Rusty Aceves
As we await the SFJAZZ debut performance by drumming legend Michael Carvin on 4/9, here are five things you should know about him.
March 11, 2026
Hip-Hop, Doo-Bop, and BeyondBy Rusty Aceves
On March 19, we kick off our celebration of the Miles Davis centennial with a night of music and conversation regarding his final album Doo-Bop. Here's a closer look.
March 01, 2026
All in the Family: Bill Frisell at 75By Rusty Aceves
Few artists have had as long and productive a history with SFJAZZ as Bill Frisell. As we look forward to his 75th birthday celebration on March 7, we spoke to the guitarist about his legacy.
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March 25, 2026
Listening Party w/ Immanuel WilkinsThis Listening Party features rising star alto saxophonist, bandleader, composer and SFJAZZ 2025-26 Season Resident Artistic Director Immanuel Wilkins in conversation with SFJAZZ Director of Digital, Ross Eustis.
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March 20, 2026
Madeleine Peyroux performs "You Can't Catch Me"SFJAZZ Singles
Vocalist Madeleine Peyroux takes us on a journey with her cover of Chuck Berry’s “You Can’t Catch Me.”
March 18, 2026
Miles Davis CentennialWith deep ties to San Francisco and a legacy SFJAZZ has honored for decades, this Jazz Minute highlights Miles Davis's Bay Area history and the many ways SFJAZZ has celebrated his music.
March 17, 2026
Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares perform “De La Habana y Otras Nostalgias”SFJAZZ Singles
Pianist and composer Omar Sosa revisits his collaboration with Cuban violinist and vocalist Yilian Cañizares, performing music from their 2018 album “Aguas” and joined by percussionist Gustavo Orvalles.
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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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March 01, 2026
Playlist: Innovators in ResidenceCurated by SFJAZZ Staff
A journey through the visionary, boundary‑breaking work of SFJAZZ’s 33 Resident Artistic Directors, this playlist spotlights the innovative projects that have shaped jazz over the past two decades.
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February 02, 2026
Playlist: The Electric Side of Cubacurated by SFJAZZ Staff
A high‑voltage journey with Cuba’s boldest innovators, spotlighting artists like Irakere, Cimafunk, Brenda Navarrete, Omar Sosa, Elipsis, and more as they fuse ancestral rhythms with electronic, genre‑bending sound.
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January 01, 2026
Playlist: The Sound of SMARTBOMBMixed by W.A.L.A. (Asonic Garcia)
In light of the coming curatorial takeover of the SFJAZZ Center on Sunday, 1/18/2026, SMARTBOMB presents a special mix of sounds from beyond, a vast palette of frequencies.
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