Jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area

[Ron Thorne]

SFJAZZ Center Announces 2013-2014 Artist Lineup
Season 2 includes four shows weekly plus special events and series.


Resident Artistic Director Bill Frisell

San Francisco’s SFJAZZ Center has announced the artist lineup for its 2013-2014 Season, which runs from September 5, 2013 to June 8, 2014. The venue, which opened in January, presents live music each Thursday through Sunday. The schedule and ticketing information is available on their website. Click on the link below.

SFJAZZ Events Calendar

NOTE:Season Two tickets will go on sale to SFJAZZ Members on Tuesday, July 16 at 11:00am PST and to the general public Tuesday, July 30 at 11:00AM PST. Schedule and artists are subject to change. Visit sfjazz.org or call 866.920.5299.

[BFrank]

Thanks for posting, Ron!
First time they've programmed such a long series in advance. It goes all the way until next June.
I already have tix for Wayne Shorter in March!

[Mike Schwartz]

Had 2 guests on the program today including David Weiss with The Cookers

Bay Area_ites get a number of opportunities to see the band in action.

Sunday 08/11 at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, 08/12 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and 08/15 & 16 at Yoshi's in Oakland

[BFrank]

Had 2 guests on the program today including David Weiss with The Cookers

Bay Area_ites get a number of opportunities to see the band in action.

Sunday 08/11 at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, 08/12 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and 08/15 & 16 at Yoshi's in Oakland

Nice!
Definitely plan to catch one of those Cookers shows at Yoshi's.

[Ron Thorne]

So, how was the show at Yoshi's, Brooks?

If you want to do a review, we have a place for that, too.

[BFrank]

So, how was the show at Yoshi's, Brooks?

If you want to do a review, we have a place for that, too.

Great show (how could it NOT be?).
Everyone got a chance to solo, and since they're all masters - never a dull moment. Weiss is a good MC for the group, too. Introduced "Croquet Ballet" as their "hit". Asked how many in the audience knew the tune, and if more than 10 responded, that determined it.

Bobby Hutcherson was there. Sadly looking quite frail, but it was nice that he was able to get out and see these guys. I'm sure he knows them all. Someone on FB said that Sheila E was there, too, but I didn't see her.

[Mike Schwartz]

So, how was the show at Yoshi's, Brooks?

If you want to do a review, we have a place for that, too.

Great show (how could it NOT be?).
Everyone got a chance to solo, and since they're all masters - never a dull moment. Weiss is a good MC for the group, too. Introduced "Croquet Ballet" as their "hit". Asked how many in the audience knew the tune, and if more than 10 responded, that determined it.

Bobby Hutcherson was there. Sadly looking quite frail, but it was nice that he was able to get out and see these guys. I'm sure he knows them all. Someone on FB said that Sheila E was there, too, but I didn't see her.

I was at the 2nd set Friday night....VERY enjoyable!

[BFrank]

Great show (how could it NOT be?).
Everyone got a chance to solo, and since they're all masters - never a dull moment. Weiss is a good MC for the group, too. Introduced "Croquet Ballet" as their "hit". Asked how many in the audience knew the tune, and if more than 10 responded, that determined it.

Bobby Hutcherson was there. Sadly looking quite frail, but it was nice that he was able to get out and see these guys. I'm sure he knows them all. Someone on FB said that Sheila E was there, too, but I didn't see her.

I was at the 2nd set Friday night....VERY enjoyable!

You can tell that they like playing Yoshi's.

[Mike Schwartz]

Famous Polish Jazz singer.....who knew?

Never heard her name before an email last week from her manager...she's coming out to play which supports her soon to be released Blue Note [EMI] recording

http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/live ... /show/3847

[Mike Schwartz]

Peter Brötzmann-reeds & Paal Nilssen-Love-drums

11/13 Center for New Music, SF

11/14 Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz [I'm there!]

11/15 Duende, Oakland

[Pete C]

Bassist Don Prell leads a band the first Friday of every month at Bird & Beckett. I just discovered his great playing on a Claude Williamson trio side from the '50s. He went on to be bassist with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

http://www.birdbeckett.com/don-prells-seabop-ensemble-1st-fridays/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bssd1Z-fqnI

[BFrank]

Bassist Don Prell leads a band the first Friday of every month at Bird & Beckett. I just discovered his great playing on a Claude Williamson trio side from the '50s. He went on to be bassist with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

http://www.birdbeckett.com/don-prells-seabop-ensemble-1st-fridays/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bssd1Z-fqnI

I know someone who had a reading there!

[Mike Schwartz]

Thanks Ron for changing the thread title to encompass the full region!

[Ron Thorne]

No problem. I should have set it up to be broader in the first place.

[David Gitin]

Bassist Don Prell leads a band the first Friday of every month at Bird & Beckett. I just discovered his great playing on a Claude Williamson trio side from the '50s. He went on to be bassist with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

http://www.birdbeckett.com/don-prells-seabop-ensemble-1st-fridays/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bssd1Z-fqnI

I know someone who had a reading there!

Over three years ago I read there celebrating my recent book of poems The Journey Home. Always like that space.

[Mike Schwartz]

This event will be held the evening of the conclusion of the 25th Annual San Jose Jazz Summerfest


The Sixth Annual Jazz Organ Fellowship Tribute will be Sunday, August 10, 2014
at the Repertory Theater in San Jose, California
This year's JOF Honoree will be Sonny Phillips (aka Jalal Rushdan) He will be present to receive his JOF Award. Our Tribute will be in conjunction with the San Jose Jazz Festival and, in keeping with their Japanese theme that Sunday, we will be presenting Japan's Atsuko Hashimoto and Midori Ono. Special guests will include saxophonist Houston Person. Plan to be there and enjoy this one-of-a-kind Jazz Organ Extravaganza!

[Mike Schwartz]

San Jose is bustin' out!

Cafe Stritch calendar, includes the first night of the Rahsaanathon starting tonight with a strong band headed by Claire Daly! I'm there tomorrow, as the week morphs into the 25th Annual San Jose Summer Jazz Fest www.sanjosejazz.org

http://www.cafestritch.com/events/

[BeBop]

If my flight is on time and I have a bit of time before I'm due at work, I'm hoping to catch my old friend Noel Jewkes on Saturday.

[Ron Thorne]

VOLCÁN feat. Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Horacio El Negro Hernandez,
Giovanni Hidalgo, Armando Gola

An all-star Latin jazz quartet

Friday-Sunday, Nov 28-30

All shows: Tier 1 $40, Tier 2 $35, Tier 3 $30

Friday-Saturday, Nov 28-29 | 8pm & 10pm

Sunday, Nov 30 | 2pm & 7pm


Volcan, an all-star group featuring the prodigious talents of Jose Armando Gola, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, is the product of years of friendship, respect and a diverse and rich musical heritage. With over 150 albums between them as leaders and side-men, these highly revered musicians have joined forces to our delight.

Why Volcan? The volcano incorporates the four elements of nature, Earth, Air, Wind and Fire. Looming large and at times ominously over otherwise unremarkable landscapes, the volcano reminds us of the goals we aspire to, the ensuing journey and the value of the climb to the summit.

- See more at: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/live ... QQMzf.dpuf

[uli]

VOLCÁN feat. Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Horacio El Negro Hernandez,
Giovanni Hidalgo, Armando Gola

An all-star Latin jazz quartet

Friday-Sunday, Nov 28-30

All shows: Tier 1 $40, Tier 2 $35, Tier 3 $30

Friday-Saturday, Nov 28-29 | 8pm & 10pm

Sunday, Nov 30 | 2pm & 7pm


Volcan, an all-star group featuring the prodigious talents of Jose Armando Gola, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, is the product of years of friendship, respect and a diverse and rich musical heritage. With over 150 albums between them as leaders and side-men, these highly revered musicians have joined forces to our delight.

Why Volcan? The volcano incorporates the four elements of nature, Earth, Air, Wind and Fire. Looming large and at times ominously over otherwise unremarkable landscapes, the volcano reminds us of the goals we aspire to, the ensuing journey and the value of the climb to the summit.

- See more at: http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/live ... QQMzf.dpuf

Here a set of this group from Tokyo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Z2AZw2FAQ

[Ron Thorne]

My friend, guitarist David Haskell and his group are playing at Jupiter in Berkeley tonight at 8pm. David is a superb guitarist/composer who I met when he was in the late Jim Pepper's band, Muktuk in the 80s. We lost contact with one another for a couple of decades but have since re-connected, to my great pleasure.


Jupiter



David Haskell

David Haskell - guitar
Steve Carter - keyboards
Dan Feiszli - bass
Alan Hall - drums

Album Review & Sound Samples

[peterdubya]

Yoshi's San Francisco has some jazz shows coming!

(I know that somewhere it said that there would be no more jazz.... but you can't believe everything you read)

Greg Osby 4 - October 16
Miguel Zenon - November 16
Volcan (Rubalcaba, Gola, El Negro, Giovanni Hidalgo) - November 28 - 30
Dee Dee Bridgewater - December 12, 13
Christian McBride Trio - December 27, 28

and more, I promise.....

[BFrank]

Yoshi's San Francisco has some jazz shows coming!

(I know that somewhere it said that there would be no more jazz.... but you can't believe everything you read)

Greg Osby 4 - October 16
Miguel Zenon - November 16
Volcan (Rubalcaba, Gola, El Negro, Giovanni Hidalgo) - November 28 - 30
Dee Dee Bridgewater - December 12, 13
Christian McBride Trio - December 27, 28

and more, I promise.....

Thanks, Peter.
Welcome back to Yoshi's!

[bluenoter]

Early notice because most of these shows are "almost sold out."


December 11, 2014




http://www.sfjazz.org/events/2014-15/dec11/coltrane-lovano



December 12, 2014




http://www.sfjazz.org/events/2014-15/dec12/coltrane-turtleisland



December 13, 2014




http://www.sfjazz.org/events/2014-15/dec13/ravi-coltrane



December 14, 2014




http://www.sfjazz.org/events/2014-15/dec14/steve-coleman



SFJAZZ Center • 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

[BFrank]

I already have tix for the Dec 13 early show and this on Dec 10:
'A Love Supreme' Symposium
Jazz author Ashley Kahn, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and special guests will gather to discuss the development, impact and influence of Coltrane’s masterwork on the music world, the jazz scene in the Bay Area, and its role as one of the definitive artistic statements of the 20th century.

Should probably pick up one more show, too. Going to be a great week!