Mission Statement

San Francisco Jazz Festival is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. San Francisco Jazz Festival 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. As a non-profit organization, San Francisco Jazz Festival works to develop the audience for jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. San Francisco Jazz Festival celebrates jazz as a living art form, built on a constantly evolving tradition.