Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge

13 Episodes

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Cutting Edge
  • Immanuel Wilkins (On Demand)

    Episode 1

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    Alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is one of the vital voices of jazz in the 21st century. A native of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Wilkins moved to New York in 2015 for studies at th...

  • Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of A Thousand Voices (On Demand)

    Episode 2

    Jazz’s international reach means that American musicians often find passionate and knowledgeable audiences overseas, but the music has also settled in far-flung lands, leading to exquisite and unexpected hybrids. Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan embodies the way that jazz’s fertilization with tr...

  • Brandee Younger w/ New Century Chamber Orchestra (On Demand)

    Episode 3

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    For her second season as a Resident Artistic Director, Brandee Younger presents an exciting new set of compositions accompanied by the 19-piece New Century Chamber Orchestra.

    Carrying on and ex...

  • Kendrick Scott (On Demand)

    Episode 4

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    Among the most dynamic and virtuosic drummers in jazz, the SFJAZZ Collective’s Kendrick Scott presents the West Coast premiere his multimedia project Unearthed, combining poetry, visuals, string...

  • Shigeto (On Demand)

    Episode 5

    Headlining our second collaboration and full building activation with Oakland’s SMARTBOMB arts collective, drummer, electronic musician, DJ, and producer Shigeto performed on the Miner Auditorium stage with his trio featuring keyboardist Ian Fink and saxophonist Marcus Elliot.
    Born in Ann Arbor...

  • Ravi Coltrane: Pharoah Sanders Tribute (On-Demand)

    Episode 6

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    Ravi Coltrane’s powerful acoustic quartet with pianist David Virelles, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Johnathan Blake honors the life and legacy of the saxophonist’s lifelong friend, mentor, and collaborator Phar...

  • Meshell Ndegeocello: The Omnichord Real Book w/ Ambrose Akinmusire (On Demand)

    Episode 7

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    SFJAZZ presents GRAMMY-winning bassist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello, who brings music from her 2023 Blue Note debut The Omnichord Real Book. Ndegeocello built a career as an uncompromising artist whose ...

  • John Scofield & Lettuce (On-Demand)

    Episode 8

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    The long-running relationship between guitar icon John Scofield and the all-star band Lettuce is built on a deep and abiding love of funk, and their chemistry gives the pairing an undeniable magic based in deep groove...

  • Cindy Blackman Santana Band (On-Demand)

    Episode 9

    Note: We also recommend watching Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute w/ Cindy Blackman Santana, Carlos Santana, John Medeski & more!

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    SFJAZZ presents a special concert (originally filmed on June 14, 2023) with Cindy Blackm...

  • Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute (On-Demand)

    Episode 10

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    SFJAZZ presents a special concert (originally filmed on June 14, 2023) with Cindy Blackman Santana and some very special guests: pop star Carlos Santana, organ great John Medeski and Living Colour guitar genius Vernon...

  • Donny McCaslin Quartet (On-Demand)

    Episode 11

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    SFJAZZ presents  GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Donny McCaslin in a stunning feature showcase. McCaslin’s music is characterized by his unique style of playing, which blends elements of jazz, rock, and electronic music. P...

  • Sun Ra Arkestra (On-Demand)

    Episode 12

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    SFJAZZ presents a cosmic jazz orchestra and a cultural phenomenon, the Sun Ra Arkestra. They continue the legacy of its visionary founder Sun Ra, who blended music, philosophy, mythology and science fiction in his que...

  • Mark Guiliana Beat Music (On-Demand)

    Episode 13

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    SFJAZZ present Mark Guiliana in a special feature showcase. Known for his innovative and un-compromised approach to playing the drums using unique rhythmic patterns which often incorporate electronic sounds and effect...