The SFJAZZ Collective with special guests Wayne Shorter and Joshua
Redman performed at the SFJAZZ Gala.
On
Friday, May 16, SFJAZZ held its 25th Anniversary
Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. The Gala honored
legendary saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master, Wayne Shorter in
his 75th birthday year and featured performances by the SFJAZZ
Collective with special guest Joshua Redman plus
members of the SJAZZ All-Star High School ensemble. The Gala
raised over $325,000 for the artistic and education programs of SFJAZZ.
The 25th Anniversary SFJAZZ Gala began with a welcome reception
featuring culinary delights and signature cocktails, along with bidding
on an exclusive array of silent auction packages. A sumptuous seated
dinner followed, with guests enjoying live musical performances.
With jazz being the music of improvisation, the evening caps off
with what has become a highlight of our annual event: The SFJAZZ
After Party, a lively postlude with a delectable dessert buffet,
coffees and cordials, dancing, and spontaneous performances.
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation,
and education. SFJAZZ explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the
music's origins in the African American community to its diverse
present-day expressions around the world. SFJAZZ presents a wealth
of year-round programs, including the internationally acclaimed San
Francisco Jazz Festival, the SFJAZZ Spring Season and numerous community
outreach and education programs.
SFJAZZ Gala chair Nion McEvoy, Robert Redford, honoree Wayne Shorter,
Herbie Hancock, SFJAZZ executive director Randall Kline.
Roselyne C. Swig, Rick Swig, and Rita Gentry.
Leo Bruce Hopewell and Herbie Hancock.
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris and SFJAZZ trustee Robert Mailer Anderson.
Nion McEvoy, Brook Byers, and SFJAZZ trustee
Michael P. Lazarus.
