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SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL:
San Francisco
Jazz Festival Kickoff Celebration PROXY
6/9
6/10–13 Snarky Puppy
6/10–11 Julian Lage
& Chris Eldridge
Tiffany Austin:
The Music of
Hoagy Carmichael
6/13 Quinn DeVeaux
6/14 Goapele
6/14 Jonathan Poretz:
The Music of
Frank Sinatra JHL
6/15 SUMMER SESSIONS 2015:
GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK,
AMERICAN
7/16 Ann Hampton
Callaway:
The Sarah Vaughan
Project
7/16–19 Catherine Russell
The Music of
Louis Armstrong JHL
JHL
6/12 TANIA LIBERTAD
7/17 Kim Nalley:
The Music of
Billie Holiday
7/18 Paula West:
The Music of
Bob Dylan
Shelby Lynne:
I Am Shelby Lynne
7/19 Freddy Cole Quartet:
The Music of
Nat King Cole
6/15 Smith Dobson V
& Prez Kids JHL
GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK,
MEXICO
6/16 Campbell Brothers:
A Love Supreme
7/23 Natalia LaFourcade
7/24 La Santa Cecilia
7/25 Tania Libertad:
Tribute to
Chavela Vargas
JHL
JHL
6/16 Davina
& The Vagabonds
JHL
6/17 John Scofield Quartet
feat John Medeski
6/17–18 Giulia Valle
6/18 7/26 Flaco Jiménez
& Max Baca
JHL
Ester Rada
GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK,
BIG BANDS
6/19–20 Robert Glasper Trio
6/19 Freshlyground
JHL
6/20–21 Wil Blades Trio feat.
Dr. Lonnie Smith JHL
6/21 Pedrito Martinez
6/21 Chucho Valdés,
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
& Michel Camilo DAVIES
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7/30Gordon Goodwin’s
Big Phat Band
7/31Clayton-Hamilton
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8/1 John Beasley’s
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8/2 Tommy Igoe
Groove Conspiracy
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8/6 8/7 8/7–9 8/8 8/9 8/9 Gilson Peranzzetta
& Mauro Senise JHL
Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz
Edward Simon Trio JHL
Jorge Drexler
John Santos & Friends
Susana Baca
SOUNDS OF AFRICA
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& Ngoni Ba
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 33rd Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival
CONCERTS
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Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge
Snarky Puppy
Tiffany Austin:
The Music of Hoagy Carmichael
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Quinn DeVeaux
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Goapele
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Smith Dobson V & Prez Kids
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Jonathan Poretz:
The Music of Frank Sinatra
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Shelby Lynne: I Am Shelby Lynne
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C ampbell Brothers: A Love Supreme
9
Davina & The Vagabonds
9
John Scofield Quartet
feat. John Medeski
9
Giulia Valle
10 Ester Rada
10 Robert Glasper Trio
10 Freshlyground
10 Wil Blades Trio feat. Dr. Lonnie Smith
11 Pedrito Martinez
11 Chucho Valdés, Gonzalo Rubalcaba
& Michel Camilo @ Davies
12 Ann Hampton Callaway
12 Kim Nalley
13 Paula West
13 Freddy Cole Quartet
13 Catherine Russell
14 Natalia LaFourcade
14 La Santa Cecilia
15 Tania Libertad:
Tribute to Chavela Vargas
15 Flaco Jiménez & Max Baca
16 Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
16 Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
17 John Beasley’s Monk’estra
17 Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy
18 Aurelio
18 Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz
18 Gilson Peranzzetta & Mauro Senise
18 Edward Simon Trio
19 Jorge Drexler
19 John Santos & Friends
19 Susana Baca
22 Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba
22 Meklit
22 Brass Magic
22 Joomanji
23 Tinariwen
23 Vieux Farka Toure
23 Con Brio
23 Dona Francisca
24 Los Van Van
24 Buddy Guy
24 Jake Shimabukuro
26 Gene Kelly: The Legacy
26 An American In Paris
26 ’Round Midnight
26 Ethan Iverson
27 Antonio Sánchez & Migration
27 Birdman
27 Sherlock Jr. & One Week
27 The Maltese Falcon
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SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL KICKOFF CELEBRATION
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Beginning in 1983 as a fledgling two-day event called the
Jazz in the City Festival, the San Francisco Jazz Festival
has continually expanded over its three-decade existence
5–9:30 PM
to become a globally renowned institution presenting the
PROXY ON OCTAVIA ST. greatest names in jazz, blues and world music. Running from
June 9th through June 21st, the 33rd Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival will present 43
shows over its 13 day run, beginning with a free outdoor kickoff celebration at the Proxy
space on Octavia Street between Hayes and Fell.
TUE
JULIAN LAGE & CHRIS ELDRIDGE
VIRTUOSO GUITAR DUO
A pair of guitar
virtuosos from
the worlds of
7& 8:30 PM
bluegrass and
jazz comes
together to
7& 8:30 PM
celebrate
J O E H E N D E R S O N L A B the legacy
of American
acoustic music. Lage is an established
bandleader and member of vibraphone
giant Gary Burton’s New Quartet, while
Eldridge is best known for his work with
Punch Brothers.
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WED
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Julian Lage guitar
Chris Eldridge guitar, vocals
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33RD ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL  JUN 9–21
GRAMMY-WINNING
GROOVES
SNARKY PUPPY
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THU 06 1 1
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F R I 06 12
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S A T 06 13
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WED
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
MINER AUDITORIUM
Chris Bullock tenor saxophone,
flute, clarinet
Bob Reynolds saxophones
Bob Lanzetti guitar
Mike Maher trumpet
Justin Stanton trumpet,
keyboards
Bob Lanzetti guitar
One of the hottest fusion bands on the planet, Snarky Puppy, which won the 2013 GRAMMY for
Best R&B Performance, plays fresh groove music with an irresistible mix of funk, fire and finesse.
This is “music for your brain and booty.”
“Snarky Puppy has gone from an underground secret
to one of the most internationally respected names
in instrumental music.”
—JAMBASE
TIFFANY AUSTIN
7& 8:30 PM
Bill Laurance keyboards
Shaun Martin keyboards
Michael League bass
Robert “Sput” Searight drums
Nate Werth percussion
QUINN D e VEAUX & THE BLUE BEAT REVIEW
THE MUSIC OF
HOAGY CARMICHAEL
FRI
Mark Lettieri guitar
Chris McQueen guitar
| 06 | 12
JOE HENDERSON LAB
One of the Bay Area’s finest
young vocalists returns with
her tribute to songwriting
giant Hoagy Carmichael.
Austin’s approach blends
elements of R&B, hip-hop,
and the blues, creating an
invigorating hybrid that stirs
the soul and moves the body.
RHYTHM AND SOUL
S AT
7& 8:30 PM
| 06| 13
JOE HENDERSON LAB
Vocalist, songwriter and
guitarist Quinn DeVeaux
distills the blues, gospel,
country, and soul into a
funky celebration.
Quinn DeVeaux guitar, vocals
Chris Siebert piano
Kenan O’Brien bass
Matty Mack drums
Nicole Rodriguez vocals
Amber Gougis vocals
Viola Voila vocals
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33RD ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL  JUN 9–21 GOAPELE
SUN
| 06 | 14
SHELBY LYNNE
STRONG AS GLASS
An Oakland-born soul singer with a
7:30 PM
silken voice and a spellbinding talent
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M to blend jazz, R&B and hip-hop into
a unified groove, Goapele returns
after her show stopping appearances with comic superstar
Dave Chappelle and hip-hop heavyweight Talib Kweli.
“This spiritual love child of Sade
and D’Angelo mixes sweet soul vocals,
jazz funk instrumentation and
hip hop rhythms.” —ROLLING STONE
MON
| 06 | 15
I AM SHELBY LYNNE
A sublime singer and songwriter
7:30 PM
whose all-encompassing musical view
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M transcends the “country music” label,
performing her 2000 blockbuster hit
I Am Shelby Lynne in its entirety.
“Few singer/songwriters bare their soul
in such a scarifyingly vulnerable way
as Lynne.”
—BOSTON HERALD
SMITH DOBSON V & PREZ KIDS
JONATHAN PORETZ
THE MUSIC OF
FRANK SINATRA
SU N
7& 8:30 PM
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| 06 | 14
THE MUSIC OF
LESTER YOUNG
MON
7& 8:30 PM
| 06| 15
JOE HENDERSON LAB
JOE HENDERSON LAB
A soulful and charismatic
singer in the mold of the great
crooners Tony Bennett, Mel
Torme and Bobby Darin, Bay
Area artist Jonathan Poretz
performs the swinging, everhip songbook made famous
by his greatest inspiration, the
inimitable Frank Sinatra.
Led by Bay Area multiinstrumentalist Smith Dobson
V, Prez Kids is a group
dedicated to the music of
tenor saxophone giant Lester
Young and the timeless music
of the swing era.
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Smith Dobson V tenor sax
Erik Jekabsen trumpet
Danny Grewen trombone
Rob Reich piano, accordion
John Wiitala bass
Tony Johnson drums
33RD ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL  JUN 9–21
CAMPBELL BROTHERS
JOHN SCOFIELD QUARTET
FEATURING
JOHN MEDESKI,
BEN STREET &
BILL STEWART
TUE
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A LOVE SUPREME
Last December’s celebration of
7:30 PM
John Coltrane’s immortal masterpiece,
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M A Love Supreme, continues into
the summer, as the acclaimed
gospel stars interpret Coltrane’s devotional work through the
shimmering steel guitar-based style called “Sacred Steel.”
Chuck Campbell pedal steel guitar Carlton Campbell drums
Darick Campbell lap steel guitar Denise Brown vocals
Phillip Campbell electric guitar
Katie Jackson vocals
Malcolm Kirby Jr. bass
“Music that until recently was heard only in
gospel churches.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES
DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS
BOOGIE & BLUES
TUE
7& 8:30 PM
| 06 | 16
JOE HENDERSON LAB
Bluesy, blustery, bawdy and
fun, Davina & The Vagabonds
have carved their own niche
in the blues world with their
high-energy live performances
and rollicking compositions
that combine elements of
boogie-woogie, ragtime, early
rock and Basin Street.
Davina Sowers vocals, piano, ukulele
Dan Eikmeier trumpet, vocals
Ben Link trombone, vocals
Greg Beyers bass, cello
Connor McRae drums, vocals
WED
|06 | 17
MODERN GUITAR GIANT
John Scofield is universally known
7 & 9:30 PM
as one of the greatest figures in jazz
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M guitar history. For this night, Scofield
invites Medeski, Martin & Wood
keyboardist John Medeski to join his supercharged quartet for an
explosive evening of modern jazz.
“O ne of the contemporary jazz world’s
finest guitarists.” —LOS ANGELES TIMES
GIULIA VALLE
SPANISH BASS
VIRTUOSO
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T H U 06 18
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WED
7:30 & 9 PM
7& 8:30 PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB
Italian-born bassist Giulia
Valle honed her jazz chops
with American masters
such as Jason Lindner,
Jeff Williams and Gerald
Cleaver. Valle returns
with her working band
featuring some of Spain’s
most in-demand musicians.
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33RD ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL  JUN 9–21
ESTER RADA
THU
7:30 PM
| 06 | 18
MINER AUDITORIUM
ROBERT GLASPER TRIO
CROSS-CULTURAL SOUL
Following her two sold-out shows
last summer, the rising star returns
with her unique global sound that
combines R&B, Ethio-Jazz, reggae
and classic soul.
Ester Rada vocals
Maayan Milo trombone
Ben Hoze guitar
Michael Guy bass
Gal Dahan saxophone
Inon Peretz trumpet
Lior Romano keyboards
Dan Mayo drums
“She is amazing!” —ALICIA KEYS
FRESHLYGROUND
FRI
7:30 & 9 PM
| 06 | 19
JOE HENDERSON LAB
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SOUTH AFRICAN STARS
Freshlyground blends musical
traditions from Cape Town, Zimbabwe
and Mozambique with elements of
pop, jazz, blues and indie rock.
Zolani Mahola lead vocals Julio Siguaque guitar
Simon Attwell flute, saxophone, harmonica Josh Hawks bass, vocals
Kyla-Rose Smith violin, vocals
Peter Cohen drums
Seredeal Scheepers keyboards, percussion
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NEW ALBUM RELEASE
Robert Glasper piano
Damion Reid drums
Vicente Archer bass
FRI
Following the blockbuster success of
his two GRAMMY-winning Black Radio
releases, one of modern jazz’s most
forward-thinking pianists returns to
the acoustic trio setting for his new
7& 9:30 PM
Blue Note album, Covered, featuring
MINER AUDITORIUM
fresh versions of songs by Joni
Mitchell, John Legend, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar and others.
7& 9:30 PM
“Glasper is in many ways reinventing the
piano trio aesthetic.” —ALL MUSIC GUIDE
WIL BLADES TRIO
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SUN 06 2 1
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S AT
7:30, 9 &10:30 PM
7& 8:30 PM
FEAT. DR. LONNIE SMITH
HAMMOND ORGAN SUMMIT
For this incredible multi-generational
summit of Hammond organ firepower,
the Bay Area’s Wil Blades is joined
by his mentor, the legendary organ
innovator Dr. Lonnie Smith.
J O E H E N D E R S O N L A B Wil Blades Hammond B-3 organ
Brandon Etzler drums
Dr. Lonnie Smith Hammond B-3 organ
Jeff Parker guitar
PEDRITO MARTINEZ
SUN
|06| 2 1
CUBAN PERCUSSION MASTER
Called “an incomparable performer” by The New York
Times, Cuban percussion star Pedrito Martinez has added
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M a jolt of creative energy to work with Paquito D’Rivera,
Eliane Elias, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Eddie Palmieri.
He brings a power-packed brand along with him, closing out the Festival with two
high-energy dance floor shows.
7:30 & 10PM
Pedrito Martinez percussion, vocals
Alvaro Benavides electric bass, vocals
Edgar Pantoja-Aleman keyboards, vocals
Jhair Sala percussion, vocals
CHUCHO VALDÉS, GONZALO
RUBALCABA & MICHEL CAMILO
Mes Amis 193
A Hair Salon
SUN
|06| 2 1
TRIBUTE TO ERNESTO LECUONA
This exclusive performance is a monumental gathering of the
three greatest living Caribbean pianists, paying tribute to
virtuoso
pianist and composer Ernesto Lecuona, renowned as
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
the most important figure in Cuban music and subject of the
new documentary film Playing Lecuona, starring the three piano titans.
8:00 PM
193 Franklin St. @ Fell
San Francisco
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Chucho Valdés piano
Michel Camilo piano
Gonzalo Rubalcaba piano
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK AMERICAN  JUL 16–19 ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
THU
7:30 PM
| 07 | 16
THE SARAH VAUGHAN
PROJECT
One of the greatest living interpreters
of the Great American Songbook,
the enchanting vocalist and composer Ann Hampton Callaway
presents her tribute to one of her primary influences and an
iconic jazz singer, the incomparable Sarah Vaughan.
MINER AUDITORIUM
Ann Hampton Callaway vocals
Dick Oatts saxophones, flute
Randy Sandke trumpet, flugelhorn Ted Rosenthal piano
Dean Johnson bass
Tim Horner drums
“A voice so rich, flexible and extravagantly
gorgeous that it hardly matters what use
she puts it to.”
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
KIM NALLEY
FRI
7:30 PM
| 07 | 17
THE MUSIC OF
BILLIE HOLIDAY
San Francisco vocalist Kim Nalley has
distinguished herself internationally
with a beguiling combination of sass, soul and smarts. She’s a rare
artist with the dramatic presence, stylistic breadth and technical
skill to pay a fitting tribute to the legendary Billie Holiday.
MINER AUDITORIUM
“K im Nalley has pipes to burn and works
the stage like she means it.”
—SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK
Devoted to the rich traditions of music spanning the entirety of the North
and South American continents, the Great Americas Songbook expands the
concept of the “GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK” to include artists from all
of the Americas. Individual weeks highlight the American popular song,
the music of Mexico, the American Big Band tradition, Central and South
America, and the Caribbean.
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK AMERICAN  JUL 16–19
PAULA WEST
SAT
| 07 | 1 8
FREDDY COLE QUARTET
THE MUSIC OF BOB DYLAN
The artist JazzTimes calls “the
finest jazz-cabaret singer around”
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M presents a loving tribute to the work
of songwriter and cultural icon Bob
Dylan, whose songs have been freshly re-imagined as perfect
vehicles for West’s velvet voice and irresistible sense of swing.
7:30 PM
“N o singer can be all things to all people...
But Ms. West comes as close as any jazz
singer nowadays to carrying off that
impossible feat.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES
SUN
7:30 PM
| 07 | 19
THE MUSIC OF
NAT KING COLE
A living link to the golden age of
the Great American Songbook, the
sublimely soulful vocalist and pianist Freddy Cole pays tribute
to the legacy of his late, brother, Nat King Cole, accompanied by
his swinging quartet.
MINER AUDITORIUM
Freddy Cole piano, vocals
Elias Bailey bass
Randy Napoleon guitar
Quentin Baxter drums
“Gorgeous autumnal baritone, expressive
phrasing and pitch-perfect feel for jazz
standards, pop tunes and love ballads.”
—PEOPLE MAGAZINE
CATHERINE RUSSELL
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7& 8:30 PM
7& 8:30 PM
THE MUSIC OF
LOUIS ARMSTRONG
Called “one of the outstanding singers
of our time” by the Wall Street Journal,
captivating vocalist Catherine Russell
pays tribute to the legendary
Louis Armstrong.
7& 8:30 PM
7& 8:30 PM
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“A strong, rich voice
with understated but
penetrating insight.”
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK MEXICO  JUL 23–26 NATALIA LAFOURCADE
THU
7:30 PM
| 07 | 23
LATIN-AMERICAN
POP SENSATION
Multiple Latin GRAMMY-winning
singer and pop sensation unveils
her new album, Hasta La Raiz. Latin
America has fallen in love with her and you will too.
MINER AUDITORIUM
“The 29 year-old cantautora will be
a leading exponent of Pop Latino for
years to come.” —VILLAGE VOICE
LA SANTA CECILIA
FRI
| 07 | 24
CHICANO SOUL
GRAMMY-winner La Santa Cecilia
is on a meteoric rise as one of the
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M most visible and acclaimed Latin
bands to emerge from the L.A. music
scene in recent years, bringing universal songs of love, loss and
heartbreak to audiences worldwide.
7:30 PM
Marisol “La Marisoul” Hernández vocals
José “Pepe” Carlos accordion
Alex Bendaña bass
Miguel “Oso” Ramírez percussion
“The musical face of the country’s
fast-growing under-35 Latino population.”
—LOS ANGELES TIMES
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK MEXICO  JUL 23–26
TANIA LIBERTAD
S AT
7& 9:30 PM
| 07 | 25
FLACO JIMENEZ & MAX BACA
A TRIBUTE TO
CHAVELA VARGAS
SUN
Superstar Tania Libertad presents
a loving tribute to iconic Mexican
vocalist Chavela Vargas, best known for her interpretations of
classic Mexican rancheras that broke down gender stereotypes
throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
MINER AUDITORIUM
“A glorious voice, a glorious spirit.”
—LOS ANGELES TIMES
| 07 | 26
TEX-MEX SUPERSTARS
The foremost living ambassador of
Tex-Mex music, accordionist Flaco
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M Jiménez has transcended the limits
of the conjunto style, collaborating
with artists including the Rolling Stones and Carlos Santana. He
is joined by 12-string guitarist Max Baca, celebrating their new
album, Legends & Legacies.
7:30 PM
“No one has taken the accordion-fueled
Tex-Mex sound to a larger audience than
he has.”
—ALL MUSIC GUIDE
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK BIG BANDS  JUL 30–AUG 2 GORDON GOODWIN’S BIG PHAT BAND
THU
7:30 PM
| 07 | 30
2015 GRAMMY-WINNING
BIG BAND
Led by Los Angeles composer,
MINER AUDITORIUM
arranger, pianist and tenor
saxophonist Gordon Goodwin, the multi-GRAMMY-winning
Big Phat Band is one of the most exhilarating large groups in
jazz, recording seven star-studded albums and contributing to
soundtracks of movies including Pixar’s The Incredibles.
Gordon Goodwin piano, tenor saxophone
Eric Marienthal saxophones
Willie Murillo trumpet
Sal Lozano saxophones
Andy Martin trombone
Brian Scanlon saxophones
Charlie Morillas trombone
Jeff Driskill saxophones
Francisco Torres trombone
Jay Mason saxophones Craig Gosnell trombone
Kevin Garren saxophones
Jason Thor trombone
Wayne Bergeron trumpet
Andrew Synowiec guitar
Dan Fornero trumpet
Rick Shaw bass
Bob Summers trumpet
Bernie Dresel drums
Dan Savant trumpet
Joey DeLeon percussion
CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA
FRI
| 07 | 3 1
L.A. TREASURES
Co-led by three master musicians,
7:30 PM
each with an impeccable big band
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M pedigree, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz
Orchestra has carried on the tradition
of Count Basie and Thad Jones as one of the finest working big
bands in the world, soon celebrating their 30th anniversary.
Jeff Clayton alto saxophone
John Clayton bass
Jeff Hamilton drums
Please see SFJAZZ.org website for additional personnel.
“O ne of current jazz’s most vital
large ensembles.” —JAZZTIMES
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK BIG BANDS  JUL 30–AUG 2
JOHN BEASLEY’S MONK’ESTRA
SAT
7:30 PM
| 08 | 01
TOMMY IGOE GROOVE CONSPIRACY
THELONIOUS MONK
LEGACY
SUN
who has worked with Miles Davis,
Freddie Hubbard, and Steely Dan, John Beasley leads a smashing
16-piece big band that captures the spirit of Thelonious Monk’s
singular music in fresh arrangements flavored with hip-hop,
Afro-Cuban rhythms and atmospheric colors.
John Beasley piano, synthesizers
Gabriel Johnson trumpet Bob Sheppard saxophone
Francisco Torres trombone
Jeff Driskill saxophone
Justo Almari saxophone
Tom Luer saxophone
Wendell Kelly trombone
Tommy Petereson saxophone
Bijon Watson trumpet
Rickey Minor bass
Reggie Hamilton bass
Jamie Horvorka trumpet
Brian Swartz trumpet
Ryan Dragon trombone Steve Hughes trombone
Gary Novak drums
Led by one of the most in-demand
drummers in the world, this hardM I N E R A U D I T O R I U M hitting ensemble features the
Bay Area’s finest instrumentalists,
including members of Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Tower of Power,
and the Doobie Brothers. They perform the music of pop giants
Steely Dan featuring the band’s guitarist Drew Zingg.
7:30 PM
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M A far-ranging pianist and arranger
| 08 | 02
THE MUSIC OF STEELY DAN
Tommy Igoe drums, leader
Marc Russo alto saxophone
Tom Politzer tenor saxophone
Alex Murzyn tenor saxophone
Aaron Lington baritone saxophone
Steffen Kuehn trumpet
Niel Levonius trumpet
Louis Fasman trumpet
Jeanne Geiger trombone
Drew Zingg guitar
Dewayne Pate bass
“The Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy
kicks, punches, grooves, and sways in
all the right ways.” —ALL ABOUT JAZZ
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICAN & CARIBBEANAUG 6–9 AURELIO
THU
|08 | 06
LETIERES LEITE & ORKESTRA RUMPILEZZ
RISING GARIFUNA STAR
Honduran singer and guitarist
7:30 PM
Aurelio is the primary artist bringing
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M the African and Caribbean musical
traditions of the exiled Garifuna
people to the international stage.
“With his talent, vision, charisma and
searing voice, Aurelio is a big part of
the reason (Garifuna music) has achieved
outsize recognition internationally.”
—NPR
GILSON PERANZZETTA & MAURO SENISE
THU
| 08 | 06
FRI
7:30 PM
| 08 | 07
BRAZILIAN BRASS
& PERCUSSION
The 20-piece brass and percussion
juggernaut from Bahia, Brazil, mixes
rhythms from the Afro-Brazilian Candomblé tradition with the
influence of American big band jazz.
MINER AUDITORIUM
Letieres Leite director, saxophones & flute
André Becker alto saxophone, flutes
Ronney Scott saxophones, flute
Rodrigo Mendonça saxophones, flute Leo Rocha saxophones, flute
Junior Maceió baritone saxophone, flute Joatan Nascimento trumpet, flugelhorn Guiga Scott trumpet, flugelhorn João Teoria trumpet, flugelhorn Gilberto Junior trumpet, flugelhorn
This engagement of Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz is made possible
through Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America, a program
of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in partnership with the National
Endowment for the Arts and the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation.
EDWARD SIMON TRIO
BRAZILIAN JAZZ DUO
The great Brazilian saxophonist
7& 8:30 PM
Mauro Senise joins longtime
J O E H E N D E R S O N L A B collaborator, acclaimed pianist
Gilson Peranzzetta, for an evening
bridging the worlds of Brazilian music, jazz and classical.
Mauro Senise saxophone, flute
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Vanilson Araújo trombone
Gilmar Chaves trombone
Hugo San trombone
Adailson Rodrigues bass trombone
Fernando Rocha tuba
Gabi Guedes percussion
Kainã do Gege percussion
Jaime Nascimento percussion
Ricardo Braga percussion
Ícaro Sá percussion
Gilson Peranzzetta piano
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GREAT AMERICAS SONGBOOK CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICAN & CARIBBEANAUG 6–9
JORGE DREXLER
SAT
|08 | 08
JOHN SANTOS & FRIENDS
THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES
Oscar and Latin GRAMMY-winning
Uruguayan singer/songwriter Jorge
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M Drexler, best known for his theme
music to the film Motorcycle Diaries,
returns following his sold-out Season 2 show.
7:30 PM
“His music is a distinctive blend of roots
music from his native Uruguay, with
Euro-electronica traces and a strong
modern pop sensibility.”
SUN
2:00 PM
|08 | 09
A TRIBUTE TO
FRANK ESPADA
This multi-media homage to
renowned photojournalist
Frank Espada will feature poet and author (and Espada’s son)
Martin Espada, the John Santos Sextet, spoken word and dance.
MINER AUDITORIUM
Dr. John Calloway flute
Melecio Magdaluyo saxophones
Jose Roberto Hernandez guitar, vocals
Manuel Constancio guitar, vocals
Marco Diaz piano
Saul Sierra bass
David Flores drums
John Santos percussion
Rico Pabon spoken word
Shefali Shah dancer
Sandra Garcia Rivera vocals
Sarita Shah coro
Martin Espada spoken word
Jason Espada spoken word
—LOS ANGELES TIMES
SUSANA BACA
|08 | 07
SAT 08 08
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SUN 08 09
| |
FRI
ART OF THE TRIO
7& 8:30 PM
A world-class pianist and member
of the SFJAZZ Collective, Edward
Simon presents his supremely
inventive trio with bassist Joe Martin
and drummer Adam Cruz.
7& 8:30 PM
Edward Simon piano
Joe Martin bass
Adam Cruz drums
7& 8:30 PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB
“He is the best of us all.”
—CHUCHO VALDÉS
SUN
7:30 PM
|08 | 09
MINER AUDITORIUM
AFRO-PERUVIAN VOCALIST
Latin GRAMMY-winning singer
Susana Baca is the greatest living
proponent of the Afro-Peruvian
musical tradition that defines the
African influence on Latin America.
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SFJAZZ EDUCATION PROGRAMS
INSPIRING, INFORMATIVE, INTERACTIVE
RHYTHMS AND MELODIES OF BRAZIL
WITH CLAUDIA VILLELA 4AUG 5, 7–8:30 pm
Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Claudia Villela’s captivating
artistry and profound love of her roots highlight this in-depth
look at the musical diversity of Brazil—from the wealth of regional
rhythms to the haunting melodies of celebrated composers.
KORET DISCOVER JAZZ @ MoAD
JAZZ LATINO: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ARTISTIC
EXPRESSION IN THE AMERICAS 4AUG 5–SEP 9
DIGITAL LAB BOOTCAMPS
Learn music and audio production in our state-of-the-art Digital
Lab. We offer dynamic programs for older teens and adults in
songwriting, arranging, production, recording, mixing, music
theory, and more. Our low student-teacher ratio and the latest in
gear and software make our Bootcamps the summer destination
for digital music.
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY
AND COMPOSITION 4JUL 13–17
Learn music theory, composition, and arranging techniques
with Logic Pro X. Ideal for students with some musical knowledge
and facility.
INTRO TO THE RECORDING STUDIO
AND AUDIO PRODUCTION 4JUL 20–24
Latin jazz in its many forms and expressions will be highlighted
in this overview by percussionist and bandleader John Santos,
in partnership with our friends at MoAD and the Yerba Buena
Gardens Festival.
SFJAZZ 3RD ANNUAL
WORLD DRUM WEEKEND4AUG 8 & 9
SFJAZZ Education welcomes master percussionists from around
the globe to celebrate the power of the drum. Expert faculty
include native instructors from Venezuela, Brazil, Cuba, Perú,
and more. Suitable for all levels, these hands-on workshops will
get everyone playing together and sharing the wealth of diverse
world rhythms.
4SATURDAY,
AUGUST 8
11:00am Family Workshop: Afro-Peruvian Rhythms
with Peta Robles & Gabriela Shiroma (ages 5+)
Explore the basics of recording, editing, arranging and mixing in
Ableton Live. No previous experience required.
12:30pm Sacred Music of Northeastern Brazil
with Jorge Alabê (teens and adults)
RECORDING, MIXING AND MASTERING
WITH PROTOOLS AND ABLETON LIVE 4AUG 3–7
2:30pm Cuban Carnaval
with Jesús Diaz (teens and adults)
An inclusive, fun and challenging week of recording, mixing and
mastering. Experience with digital music software recommended;
ideal for intermediate to advanced level musicians.
JAZZ APPRECIATION
SFJAZZ programs combine live performance, lecture,
multimedia and audience Q&A. This summer we dig deep into
musical traditions from around the globe and celebrate legends
and trendsetters alike.
THE MUSIC OF PACO DE LUCIA
WITH CAMINOS FLAMENCOS 4JUL 15, 7–8:30 pm
Join renowned flamenco guitarist Jason McGuire and members of
the Emmy Award-winning Caminos Flamencos ensemble as they
honor the extraordinary music and career of one of Spain’s most
innovative and iconic artists, legendary guitarist Paco de Lucia.
BIG BAND JAZZ IN THE MODERN ERA
WITH GORDON GOODWIN 4JUL 29, 7–8:30 pm
Emmy and Grammy-winning pianist, saxophonist, composer and
bandleader Gordon Goodwin shares his insights and inspiration
on running one of the world’s most successful jazz big bands
working today.
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4SUNDAY,
AUGUST 9
12:00pm Rhythms of Venezuela
with Jackeline Rago (teens and adults)
2:00pm Brazilian Bloco Afro
with Alfie Macias (teens and adults)
ENSEMBLES & MORE
Auditions for the fall semester of the SFJAZZ Monday Night Band
take place Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd.
Auditions for the 2015-16 High School All-Stars program take
place Thursday–Sunday, August 20–23.
FREE JAZZ CLINICS FOR TEENS
Jazz training for advanced middle and high school jazz musicians
with expert all-star faculty. Theory, musicianship, improvisation,
audition skills, and more. These workshops take place in
Oakland and San Francisco throughout the summer on Saturday
afternoons. Space is limited—reserve your spot today.
JUL 1 1 4 Oakland School for the Arts
JUL 25 4 Oakland School for the Arts
AUG 01 4 SFJAZZ Center
AUG 15 4 SFJAZZ Center
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SOUNDS OF AFRICA AUG 13–AUG 16 BASSEKOU KOUYATÉ & NGONI BA
THU
7:30 PM
| 08 | 13
MALIAN MASTER
MUSICIANS
Virtuoso, Malian musician Bassekou
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M Kouyaté’s Ngoni Ba is a breathlessly
exciting group combining the energy
of a rock band with the call-and-response of a gospel ensemble.
“Ancient and utterly contemporary...like
some African answer to Hendrix.”
—THE GUARDIAN (UK)
MEKLIT
FRI
7:30 PM
| 08 | 14
The beguiling Ethiopian-born American
singer/songwriter’s floating melodies
and dancing grooves draw on sources
as varied as East African music, Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell.
MINER AUDITORIUM
“What’s irresistible, above all, is her
cradling, sensuous, gentle sound. She is
stunning.” —SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
GET OUTTA YOUR SEAT! DANCE FLOOR SHOWS
BRASS MAGIC
THU
8:30&10PM
|08 | 13
JOE HENDERSON LAB
(LIMITED SEATING) AUG
13–16
JOOMANJI
FUTURE BRASS
The incendiary Bay Area band Brass
Magic transcends the New Orleans
concept of a brass ensemble, infusing
their high-energy music with fresh,
modern influences.
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ETHIOPIAN/AMERICAN
SONGWRITER
Joe Hartnett alto saxophone
Raffi Garabedian tenor saxophone
Ross Eustis trumpet
Zachary Meyerowitz trumpet
Rob Ewing trombone
Danny Lubin-Laden trombone
Jonathan Seiberlich sousaphone
Adam Starkopf drums
FRI
| 08 | 14
HIP-HOP + JAZZ
Los Angeles-based Joomanji freely
8:30&10PM
mixes live instruments and soulful
J O E H E N D E R S O N L A B vocals with samplers and live
production to create an invigorating
blend of jazz, hip-hop and R&B.
Jonah Christian keyboard, piano, bass, production
Robert Finucane keyboard, piano
Amir Oosman drums, percussion
SOUNDS OF AFRICA AUG 13–AUG 16
TINARIWEN
SAT
7& 9:30 PM
| 08 | 1 5
MINER AUDITORIUM
VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ
DESERT BLUES
An amalgam of Berber, Arab and
African influences, plus Western
blues and psychedelic rock, Malian
Toureg band Tinariwen creates
trance music with attitude.
SUN
7:30 PM
| 08 | 1 6
MINER AUDITORIUM
“Vieux’s mesmeric, curling grooves and
dazzling fluid phrasing are an earful of
fresh air.”
—THE TIMES (UK)
GET OUTTA YOUR SEAT! DANCE FLOOR SHOWS
SOUL POWER
Fronted by magnetic singer Ziek
8:30&10PM
McCarter, Con Brio is the most
J O E H E N D E R S O N L A B electrifying soul/funk/R&B band on
the scene, combining timelessly funky
grooves with tight horns and blazing guitar.
Ziek McCarter vocals
Benjamin Andrews guitar
Micah Dubreuil keyboard
(LIMITED SEATING)  AUG
13–16
DONA FRANCISCA
CON BRIO
|08 | 1 5
Son of Malian music legend
Ali Farka Touré, guitarist and singer
Vieux Farka Touré has transcended
his family legacy to become a true
world music superstar.
“Let’s get one thing straight: Tinariwen
is just about the best guitar-based rock
band of the 21st century.” —NPR
SAT
AFRICAN GUITAR LEGACY
Jonathan Kirchner bass
Andrew Laubacher drums
SUN
| 08 | 1 6
8:30&10PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB
BAY AREA FORRÓ
The Bay Area’s finest ensemble
dedicated to the infectious
Brazilian style called forró, Dona
Francisca promises a dance party
experience like no other.
Paulo Presotto vocals, triangle
Rebecca Kleinmann flutes
Chris Thomas vocals, zabumba
Diana Strong accordion
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SFJAZZ AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL AUG 14–16
LOS VAN VAN
FRI
|08 | 14
CUBAN MUSIC LEGENDS
Legendary superband Los Van Van
8:00 PM
is the most popular and influential
musical
act to emerge from Cuba
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
since the revolution, bringing the
irresistible timba rhythms of Havana.
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
SU N
| 08 | 16
UKULELE VIRTUOSO
Widely recognized as “the
8:00 PM
Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,”
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL Jake Shimabukuro is a
world-renowned virtuoso performer
whose concerts leave audiences awed, dazzled and delighted.
Jake Shimabukuro ukulele
BUDDY GUY
SAT
|08 | 15
BLUES GIANT
Guitarist, GRAMMY winner and
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL Buddy Guy remains an iconic
force whose music defines the
searing, uninhibited soul of the blues.
8:00 PM
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WINE
JA Z Z
A P E R F E C T PA I R I N G
In celebration of our partnership with SFJAZZ,
Pine Ridge Vineyards invites SFJAZZ Members
to enjoy a VIP visit to the winery.
We are pleased to extend complimentary estate tastings for two people
and 10% savings on current release wines.
Please call 800.575.9777 or email us at [email protected] with questions.
Please show your SFJAZZ membership card
or mention your affiliation with SFJAZZ when visiting the winery.
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FILM + MUSIC AUG 20–23 GENE KELLY: THE LEGACY
THU
|08 | 20
TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND
Biographer and widow of dance
icon Gene Kelly, Patricia Ward Kelly
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M celebrates the life of the man who
created some of the most memorable
moments in dance, jazz and film history.
7:30 PM
“A generous program on the
groundbreaking and enduring work
of Gene Kelly, the greatest innovator
of choreography for the camera in
the movie musical.”
—THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
FRI
4:00 PM
| 08 | 2 1
GENE KELLY
MEETS GERSHWIN
Vincente Minnelli’s Oscar-winning
1951 musical stars the immortal
Gene Kelly and George Gershwin’s
timeless music. Features Q&A with Kelly’s widow Patricia Ward
Kelly after the screening.
MINER AUDITORIUM
ROUND MIDNIGHT
FRI
| 08 | 2 1
THE JAZZ LIFE
Based loosely on the life of expatriate
jazz legend Bud Powell, Bertrand
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M Tavernier’s Oscar-winning 1986 film
stars real-life legends Dexter Gordon,
Herbie Hancock and Bobby Hutcherson. Features pre-film panel
discussion with Maxine Gordon, Bobby Hutcherson and Ed Reed.
7:30 PM
GET OUTTA YOUR SEAT! DANCE FLOOR SHOWS (LIMITED SEATING) AUG 20–22
ETHAN IVERSON
|08 | 20
F R I 08 2 1
| |
SAT 08 22
| |
THU
8:30& 10PM
8:30& 10PM
LOUNGE PIANO
Best known as pianist for jazz
outlaws The Bad Plus, Ethan Iverson
turns the Joe Henderson Lab into
a piano lounge, with cocktails and
songs by request.
Ethan Iverson piano
8:30& 10PM
JOE HENDERSON LAB
“One hell of a pianist”
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FILM + MUSIC AUG 20–23
BIRDMAN
SHERLOCK JR. & ONE WEEK
WITH
LIVE SCORE
PERFORMED BY
CLUB FOOT
ORCHESTRA
WITH
LIVE DRUM SCORE
PERFORMED BY
ANTONIO
SÁNCHEZ
SAT
7& 9:30 PM
|08 |22
2015 BEST PICTURE
OSCAR WINNER
The Oscar-winning, visually
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M stunning 2014 film by maverick
director Alejandro González Iñárritu starring Michael Keaton
features a live drum score performance by drummer and
composer Antonio Sánchez.
“A triumph on every creative level.”
|08| 23
SUN
1920s SILENT FILM CLASSICS
The masters of live silent film
3 &5:30 PM
scores perform live to screenings
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M of Buster Keaton comedies
Sherlock Jr. and One Week, and
a series of 1920s animated shorts.
THE MALTESE FALCON
—VARIETY
SUN
|08 | 23
SAN FRANCISCO FILM NOIR
Bay Area bassist Liza Mezzacappa’s
avantNOIR project perform an
M I N E R A U D I T O R I U M opening set to a screening of John
Huston’s iconic 1941 adaptation of
Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart.
9:30 PM
ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ & MIGRATION
SUN
7& 8:30 PM
| 08 | 23
JOE HENDERSON LAB
STATE OF THE ART
GRAMMY-winning drummer and his
quartet perform music from their
55-minute continuous composition
The Meridian Suite.
Antonio Sánchez drums
Seamus Blake alto saxophone
John Escreet piano
Matt Brewer bass
“O ne of the standout jazz drummers on
the contemporary scene, a polyrhythmic
ace attuned to the subtlest dynamic
fluctuations.”
—JAZZTIMES
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Sailing The Mediterranean
SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 10, 2015
450 GUESTS | 330 CREW & STAFF | 9 MEDITERRANEAN PORTS OF CALL
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES FROM JAZZ SUPERSTARS
Best Small Ship Award
— Condé Nast traveler
MONTY ALEXANDER
ELIANE ELIAS
JEFF HAMILTON TRIO
RAUL MIDÓN
JOE LOVANO
MARCUS MILLER
HOUSTON PERSON
JOHN PIZZARELLI
QUARTET
DIANNE REEVES
PLUS Maraca & his
Latin Jazz All Stars
Port of Embarkation
Civitavecchia (Rome) • Amalfi • Portoferraio (Elba)
Santa Margherita Ligure (Portofino) • Cannes • Barcelona • Ciutadella de Menorca
Bonifacio (Corsica) • Port of Disembarkatio Monte Carlo
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The Signature Jazz Cruise on Seabourn Sojourn is proud to present an ultra-sophisticated
luxury travel experience that combines world-class jazz, the finest ship experience, an
exquisite culinary and wine program, a dream itinerary and the exclusivity of sharing it all
with only 450 cruise passengers.
This exceptional cruise has been enhanced with internationally acclaimed entertainment
and customary touches that will make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This cruise
includes ports of call that are among the most exciting in the world.
Personifying the exclusivity and the majestic beauty of the voyage will be a truly all-star
group of musicians including internationally loved jazz pianist Monty Alexander, Brazilian
pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias, the swinging Jeff Hamilton Trio with Tamir Hendelman and
Christoph Luty, singer-guitarist Raul Midón, GRAMMY® winning saxophonist Joe Lovano,
GRAMMY® winning fusion jazz superstar bassist Marcus Miller, soulful tenor saxman
Houston Person, the incomparable Dianne Reeves, and the international ensemble of
Maraca and his Latin Jazz All Stars.
The cruise sets sail on September 30th from Civitavecchia (Rome) escorting travelers on elite
daily excursions in breathtaking Mediterranean ports of call including Amalfi, Portoferraio
(Elba), Santa Margherita Ligure (Portofino), Cannes, Barcelona, Ciutadella de Menorca
and Bonifacio before landing in Monte Carlo on October 10th. The luxury vacation is
available to only 450 passengers, all of whom will travel in the Seabourn Sojourn’s opulent
suites, attended to by their white glove service, cuisine and premier amenities.
This “Beyond Perfect” experience starts with our ability to assist you with any aspect of
your trip. If you are interested, please complete our online Concierge Travel Planner and
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IN KIND DONORS
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FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS
& GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
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Music, Inc.
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Presenters
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Foundation
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Community Endowment Fund
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Foundation
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Credit Union
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We wish to thank our amazing volunteers
for their invaluable support. To learn more
about volunteering at SFJAZZ, please email
[email protected].
Joan Adam
John Adam
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Stuart Ake
Linda Allan
Miriam Alper
Marina Alyea
Joan Anyon
Robert Anyon
Anne Averill
Arlen Baden
Robin Bauer
Carol Bee
Richard Bee
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Annette Berger
Kathryn Blake
Francoise Blanchard
Bob Bloom
Gail Blumberg
Ivan Blumberg
Taco Boro
Lynn Breger
Leslie Brott
Natascha Cadet
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Rosario Cervantes
Ellen Chang
Tim Charles
Andrew Chau
Carol Childs
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Gail Cooper
Jean Crawford
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Lenore Cymes
Forrest Delambert
Francis DeLeon
Conner Edmunds
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Ann Elliott
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Olga Euben
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Michelle Fajardo
Christopher Fishel
Andy Gard
Will Getter
Diane Gilbert-Snyder
Shelly Ginenthal
Diane Glazer
Rosa Goldman
Roberta Gonzales-Gregg
Bruce Grimes
Judie Guerriero
Clive Hacker
Di Harris
Barb Hauser
Joseph Hicks
Stefano Hillman
Susan Hon
Steve Hoogheem
Pey-Ning Huang
Donna Hunter
Kathy Kay
Colum Keelaghan
Patricia Keenan
Kevin Keiper
Dexter Khoury
Kate Kilbourne
Julie Kimball
Allen Klein
Ursula Kloeters
Marilyn Kwock
Karen Kwok
Michael LaBriola
Alex Lantsberg
Charles Légier
Rosamaría Légier
Barry Lesch
Diana Lum
Jean Marsh
Terri Massin
Maria Matsu
Laura Mattos
Dana Miller
Penney Mitchell
Janet O’Connor
Tina O’Halloran
Mary Obico
Nicole Pereda
Howard Perkins
Mark Petrofsky
Howard Pinderhughes
Raquel Pinderhughes
Clare Prowse
Guy Purks
Evan Reeves
Cherry Reilly
Michael Robin
Laura Rosas
Jon Rosenthal
Michael Rudman
Cherel Sampson
Taulese Sampson
Gillian Scharff
Barbara Scheifler
Christine Schneider
Estelle Schneider
Guenet Sebsibe
Susan Shawl
Beverly Shniper
Joy Shussett
David Silva
Virgil Skipton
Regina Sneed
Zinaida Soin
Jill Solle
Heather Solway
Ramona Soto
Diane Springer
Diane Sprouse
Erika St. John
Berry Stafford
Martha Stein
Isabelle Stephenson
Linda Stewart
Jean-Margaret Strauss
Eddie Sudol
Leslie Thorne
Elizabeth Tseng
Venkat Udayasankar
Beth Vanarkel
Denise Ward
Anita Watkins
Robert Wells
Barbara Williams
Lynne Windfeldt
Chris Wirth
Marie Womack-McCallum
Evelyn Yturralde
HOW TO ORDER
LOUISE M. DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
SFJAZZ.org
MEMBERS 415.788.7353
PUBLIC 866.920.5299
LEADERS CIRCLE 415.398.3755
Owned and operated by the City and County of
San Francisco through the Board of Trustees of the
War Memorial of San Francisco
The Honorable Edwin M. Lee, Mayor
TRUSTEES
Wilkes Bashford, President
Thomas E. Horn, Vice President
Nancy H. Bechtle
Belva Davis
Gorretti Lo Lui
Mrs. George R. Moscone
MajGen J. Michael Myatt, USMC (Ret.)
Paul F. Pelosi
Charlotte Mailliard Shultz
James W. Stafford
Diane B. Wilsey
Elizabeth Murray, Managing Director
Jennifer E. Norris, Assistant Managing Director
BOX OFFICE
PARKING
201 Franklin Street (at Fell)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Performing Arts Garage
Grove between
Franklin & Gough
Open Tuesday–Saturday
11am–5:30pm
And 90 minutes prior
to show time
All purchases at our
Box Office are exempt
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PUBLIC TRANSIT
from ticket service fees.
HANDLING FEES
Members: no charge
Public: $7.50/ticket
Print-at-home: $5/ticket
GROUPS
Groups of 10 or more
save 10–20%.
Call 415.283.0314
Civic Center Garage
McAllister between
Polk & Larkin
Muni Lines:
6, 16X, 21, 47, 71, 71L, 90
Muni Metro:
Van Ness Station
BART:
Civic Center Station
For detailed directions,
visit 511.org.
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