April 14, 2023
All day
Come to Stanford University on Friday, April 14 for a free, day-long celebration of big band jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area!
The first SJW School Jazz Festival will feature performances by 16 school jazz bands, a noon concert by SJW faculty artists, and an evening concert with the Miles Ahead Big Band, and the Stanford Jazz Orchestra with special guest soloist Francisco Torres — all open to the public and free of charge.
Performances begin at 8 AM in Dinkelspiel Auditorium. The evening concert begins at 7:30 PM in Dinkelspiel Auditorium.
There are still a couple of spaces for school bands available. Band directors may sign up directly on the website. (As of Feb 23, 2023.)
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
Image credit/image courtesy of Stanford Jazz Workshop
March 23, 2024
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1:00 pm
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4:30 pm
Have a fun afternoon exploring jazz and improvisation with the Bay Area’s best female jazz musicians and educators — for free!
Directed by Sarah Cline, the award-winning band director at Berkeley High School, JazzGirls Day is open to female, female-identified, and gender non-conforming musicians in middle school and high school.
Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome. At the end of the afternoon, you’ll be able to play or sing better, you’ll have more experience with jazz improvisation, and you’ll have made lots of new jazz friends from all around the Bay Area!
We encourage all participants to register in advance, so that we can make sure to have the ideal number of faculty artists on hand. But you can just show up and you’ll be welcome — make sure to bring your instrument!
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of Stanford Jazz Workshop
Free
Free, but reservations/ticket requested.
May 20, 2023
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11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Today: Hector Lugo and La Mixta Criolla perform at SFJazz Family Matinee
In this interactive program, La Mixta goes a puro cuero (“pure skin-on-skin”) to evoke the spirit of bombazos and plenazos, community jams where song, drum and dance aim to unite, inspire and heal.
Bring your dancing shoes and your singing voice to participate!
About SFJazz Family Matinees:
These affordably priced family-friendly concerts are a great way for you to pass your love of jazz onto the next generation. Each one-hour matinee features live performance, audience participation, Q&A, and amazing music.
Tickets: $5, 10 and $23.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of SFJazz
April 29, 2023
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11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Today: Alphabet Rockers perform at SFJazz Family Matinee
Four-time GRAMMY Nominees and winners of the 2023 GRAMMY Award for Best Children’s Album, Alphabet Rockers return to the SFJAZZ stage to bring the community together in true Rockers fashion, with a celebratory performance exploring elements of hip hop, and shared moments to reflect, express and uplift affirmations.
Join us as we congratulate the Rockers on their GRAMMY win and keep the party going! ALPHABET ROCKERS make music that makes change. Founded by Kaitlin McGaw (she/her) and Tommy Shepherd (he/him/they), this intergenerational group creates brave spaces to shape a more equitable world through hip hop. Their GRAMMY-nominated albums inspire American kids and families to stand up to hate and be their brave and beautiful selves.
About SFJazz Family Matinees:
These affordably priced family-friendly concerts are a great way for you to pass your love of jazz onto the next generation. Each one-hour matinee features live performance, audience participation, Q&A, and amazing music.
Tickets: $5, 10 and $23.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of SFJazz
March 18, 2023
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11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Today: Rhonda Benin performs at SFJazz Family Matinee
For over eight years, vocalist and bandleader Rhonda Benin has brought this magical celebration of Bay Area women in music to life, featuring dozens of performers of all ages.
Proving that women can run the band, play the instruments, sing, compose, conduct and produce, Just Like a Woman brings a fun-filled morning of great music to SFJAZZ for this joyful tribute.
Come meet the ladies in the band, hear songs composed by women, and do a bit of dancing while you’re at it!.
About SFJazz Family Matinees:
These affordably priced family-friendly concerts are a great way for you to pass your love of jazz onto the next generation. Each one-hour matinee features live performance, audience participation, Q&A, and amazing music.
Tickets: $5, 10 and $23.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of SFJazz
