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SFJAZZ Family Matinee: Marcus Shelby Orchestra
April 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Today: Marcus Shelby Orchestra | SFJazz Family Matinee
In celebration of the beginning of the 2024 baseball season, the Marcus Shelby Orchestra will present excerpts from Shelby’s Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues, a suite that honors the history of Black baseball. The music includes songs, text, and instrumental compositions about Satchel Paige, Rube Foster, Effa Manley, Jackie Robinson, Toni Stone, barnstorming territory bands, umpires, and much more.
Concertgoers should expect surprises, including clowns, video, and physical comedy. Baseball fans are encouraged to wear their favorite baseball jersey!
Tickets:
Tickets are $5, 10, and $23.
About SFJazz Family Matinees:
These affordably priced family-friendly concerts are a great way for you to pass your love of jazz on to the next generation. Bring the kids, the grandkids, and the neighbor’s kids to the gorgeous new SFJAZZ Center for an engaging, entertaining, and interactive musical experience.
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