Jazz Minute

SFJAZZ presents this Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

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    SFJAZZ presents another Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

    In this episode narrated by Terence Blanchard, we look at Grace Cathedral’s deep history with jazz musi...

  • Bobby Hutcherson

    In honor of Bobby Hutcherson's birthday today!

    SFJAZZ presents another Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and aroun...

  • The Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church

    SFJAZZ presents this Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

    In this episode, we shine a light on a singular, spiritual San Francisco jazz tradition that draws jazz fan...

  • Mary Lou Williams

    SFJAZZ presents this Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

    In this episode, we celebrate the legacy of the pioneering pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Mary ...

  • The Rise of the Fillmore District

    SFJAZZ presents this Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

    In this episode, we look back at the rise of San Francisco’s famous Fillmore District and its importance to ...

  • 2024-25 Season Artwork

    SFJAZZ presents this Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

    In this episode, we highlight Bay Area artist Greg ‘Pnut’ Galinsky, who created the SFJAZZ 2024-25 Season Ar...