ABOUT SFJAZZ
A Home for Jazz & Music Innovation
Founded in 1983 as a two-day festival by Randall Kline in 1983, and now under the leadership of Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard and Chief Executive Officer Gabrielle Armand, SFJAZZ is a worldwide leader in jazz presentation, creation, and music education, serving more than 250,000 people annually.
SFJAZZ MISSION STATEMENT
SFJAZZ explores the full spectrum of jazz—from its origins in the African American and Afro Caribbean communities, to its diverse and evolving expressions around the world today. We honor the music through creation, presentation and education.
SFJAZZ VISION STATEMENT
Diverse audiences around the world will be inspired by and appreciate jazz, respect the voices of its artists and honor its origins in African American history and the African diaspora.
SFJAZZ CENTER
Opened in 2013, the SFJAZZ Center is located on the corner of Franklin and Fell Streets in the heart of San Francisco’s Hayes Valley arts district, and includes two performance spaces, a state-of-the-art production video suite, multiple music practice rooms, a digital lab, a restaurant and multiple bars.
SFJAZZ Staff Directory
The team at SFJAZZ reflects a diverse and healthy mix of staff and leadership with much experience and institutional knowledge, as well as a strong passion for new ideas, approaches and enthusiasm for jazz and live music.
Board of Trustees
Presenting high-quality jazz concerts and events year-round, along with educational programs that reach thousands of students each year, doesn't happen without a lot of hard work guided by a strong vision. At SFJAZZ, we are fortunate to have a world-class Board of Trustees and a diverse and dedicated staff. Together, we're building a organization that will inspire jazz audiences for decades to come.
Careers
Presenting high-quality jazz concerts and events year-round, along with educational programs that reach thousands of students each year, doesn't happen without a lot of hard work guided by a strong vision. At SFJAZZ, we are fortunate to have a world-class Board of Trustees and a diverse and dedicated staff. Together, we're building a organization that will inspire jazz audiences for decades to come.
Racial Equity Action and Change
As presenters of an art form rooted in the Black American experience, SFJAZZ has a unique responsibility and acknowledges that systemic racism and bias has impacted Black, Indigenous, and people of color throughout our region, the larger jazz ecosystem, and within our own organization.
