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Enter the mind of the ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro. He speaks about his approach to remaining present and grateful as an artist, using the Japanese idiom “ichigo ichie” (“once in a lifetime”) as a mus...

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In My Mind explores the creative process of jazz’s most accomplished improvising musicians, us...

Enter the mind of drummer, composer, and former SFJAZZ Collective member Obed Calvaire, as he takes us through his practice routine, his devotion to his craft, and the inspiration that motivates him to continually strive to improve all aspects of his art.

A Miami native of Haitian descent, O...

Enter the mind of harpist, composer, and SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director Brandee Younger, who takes us on her journey of creativity, making friends with space and openness, treating improvisation as a conversation, and embracing the inspiration of her elders to build her confidence as an artist...

Enter the mind of trumpeter, composer, and SFJAZZ Collective member Mike Rodriguez, whose approach to his instrument is based in awareness of the physical process of music making, being open to inspiration, playing off his emotions, and tapping into a state of pure expression.

A GRAMMY-winning ...

Enter the mind of saxophonist, rapper, and composer Soweto Kinch, who traces his path to jazz mastery, comparing it to learning a foreign language, and his formative experiences as a young artist who used the influence of the greats to form his own musical identity. The London-born Kinch is seaml...

In My Mind explores the creative process of jazz’s most accomplished improvising musicians, using their words and artistry to illuminate the methods behind their spontaneous inventions.

Enter the mind of drummer and composer Eric Harland, who explains how his approach to the drum set is rooted...

Miles Davis reshaped jazz at every turn—from bebop and cool jazz to fusion and hip‑hop. With deep ties to San Francisco and a legacy SFJAZZ has honored for decades, this Jazz Minute highlights his Bay Area history and the many ways SFJAZZ has celebrated his music. We’re now marking Miles’ centenn...

We bring to you another Jazz Minute. In this second episode of our three-part series exploring the history of Cuban jazz, we dive into the rumba craze of the 1940s, the cross-cultural influence of bebop, and the rise of the mambo.

Our 2025–26 Season celebrates many of Cuba’s greatest artists, i...

Born in Chicago, Ackamoor founded The Pyramids in 1970 while studying at Ohio’s Antioch College, a hotbed of progressive thought and radical creativity. Inspired by avant-garde legend Cecil Taylor, who led the college’s Black Music Ensemble, Ackamoor began crafting a sound that defied boundaries....

We bring to you another Jazz Minute. Our 2025–26 Season celebrates many of Cuba’s greatest artists, and to honor this rich cultural legacy, we present a three-part series exploring the history of Cuban jazz. In this first episode, we delve into the early 20th century, when Cuban bands began to in...

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 Samara Joy, we honor the great vocalist Sarah Vaughan with a brief look at he...

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 return for a second look at Grace Cathedral’s deep his...

In honor of Cal Tjader’s centennial today!

July 2025 marks the centennial of the legendary vibraphonist, multi-percussionist, and composer Cal Tjader. In this Jazz Minute narrated SFJAZZ Collective vibraphonist Warren Wolf, we explore Tjader's lasting impact.

The story of fashion in jazz is still being written, and the next chapter is happening now. Who do you think embody fashion in jazz today? In this fourth Jazz Minute episode exploring the history of jazz fashion, we look at the innovative musicians who are pushing the jazz tradition forward wh...

Dive into the captivating world of jazz and fashion with the second episode of our four-part Jazz Minute series. For the third Jazz Minute episode focusing on the history of jazz fashion, we look at the impact of Afrocentrism, Afrofuturism, and Eastern Philosophy on jazz’s visual style.

In honor of Andrew Hills'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 around the world.

In this episode narrated by Terence Blanchard, we celebr...

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.

For the second Jazz Minute episode focusing on the history of jazz fashion, we discuss the transitional...

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.

Dive into the captivating world of jazz and fashion with the first episode of our four-part Jazz Min...

In anticipation of International Jazz Day, which takes place tomorrow, April 30, SFJAZZ presents another episode of Jazz Minute—a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, both in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

In this episode...

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...

Happy birthday Joe Henderson! In Honor of Joe Henderson’s birthday, April 24, 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 narrat...

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...

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...