SFJazz festival, sessions lineup
Quincy Jones’ protege Jacob Collier, Jamaica-born pianist Monty Alexander, vocalist Lizz Wright, Southern rock band the Suffers and ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro are among the eclectic artists who will perform as part of the 35th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, set for June 6-19.
The lineup for the season will include 43 concerts over 13 days, according to a festival announcement Thursday, March 9.
Performances will take place at the SFJazz Center’s Robert N. Miner Auditorium, Joe Henderson Lab, Davies Symphony Hall and Herbst Theatre.
The festival will also include shows by Herb Alpert, Nicolas Bearde, Martin Luther, Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, Chris Potter, Melissa Aldana, Stanley Clarke, Con Brio and others.
SFJazz also announced the lineup for the Summer Sessions concert series, which is scheduled for July 13 through Aug. 20, featuring Sun Ra Arkestra, Kid Koala, Ranky Tanky, Barbara Dane, T Sisters, Catherine Russell and Jane Monheit, among others.
The San Francisco Jazz Festival will kick off with a free party at the outdoor Proxy space in Hayes Valley, along Octavia Street, on June 6, featuring live music from John Brothers Piano Company and the North Beach Brass Band. There will also be a beer garden, videos and food trucks.
Tickets for both the festival and the Summer Sessions concerts are on sale now.
For the complete lineup, visit www.sfjazz.org.