SF Symphony Holidays Around the World
2019-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave , San Francisco, CA, 94102
Journey through an enchanting winter wonderland of holiday music from around the world—we’ll hop from Europe to the Caribbean, South Africa, China, and more in a whirlwind exploration of wintertime festivities, vibrant music, and rich holiday traditions from various cultures. All aboard!
Before we embark on our holiday music excursion, join us one hour prior to get festive and cozy with your free elf hat! Then snap a photo at our conductor station, explore our instrument petting zoo, and other fun pre-concert activities!
Conductor/Performers
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser
Conductor
Tiffany Austin
Vocalist
Kelsey Greenberg
Vocalist
San Francisco Symphony
Program
Prokofiev
Troika from Lieutenant Kijé Suite
Tchaikovsky
Pas de deux from Act II from The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky
Excerpt from March from Nutcracker Suite
Tchaikovsky; arr. Ellington / Strayhorn
Peanut Butter Brigade (March) from The Nutcracker Suite
Adam arr. Dragon
O Holy Night
Traditional (arr. Bartholomew-Poyser)
Hlonolofatsa Bacchanale
Traditional (arr. Bartholomew-Poyser)
Parang, Parang
Traditional (arr. Kessler)
O Chanukah
Ge Xin Chen
Gong Xi Gong Xi (audience sing-along)
Anderson
Bugler’s Holiday

Johnny Mathis at San Jose Civic
2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | san jose civic auditorium
Celebrating his 63rd year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis’ sublime vocal approach to music eclipses passing fads and trends. He has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories — from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music — all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.
Best known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are”, “It’s Not For Me To Say”, “Misty”, and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, Johnny has recorded close to 80 albums, including 6 Christmas albums that have made him the undisputed and iconic “Voice of Christmas”.
Celebrate the holidays as Johnny performs some of his greatest Christmas hits and personal favorites, and hear why it’s just not Christmas without Johnny Mathis!

Seth MacFarlane and SF Symphony
2019-12-31 20:00 - 22:30 | Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave , San Francisco, CA, 94102
Celebrate in style with Grammy Award-nominated singer, actor, and director Seth MacFarlane, who brings a winning combination of rich crooning and cool pizazz that would do Frank and Dino proud. Watch him light up the stage with the SF Symphony in a performance of jazz standards and holiday favorites conducted by Edwin Outwater.

Stephanie Ozer Quartet at Hotel Healdsburg
2020-01-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA, United States
Featuring all time Bay Area (and beyond) musicians extraordinaire:
Stephanie Ozer, piano
MARY FETTIG: Flutes and saxes
PETER BARSHAY: Bass
KENDRICK FREEMAN: Drums
We’re happy to playing together again – enjoy listening and schmoozing while we stretch out performing favorite Brazilian Jazz familiar and new along with tunes we love from the huge Jazz treasure trove. Always inventive and fresh.
Great comfy lobby, food, drinks, hang. No cover.

El Cerrito Jazz Festival, judge
2020-02-01 08:00 - 17:00

Campana Jazz Festival, judge
2020-02-08 08:00 - 17:00

Johnny Mathis at Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium
2020-02-16 20:00 - 22:00
The Voice of Romance and San Francisco’s very own music legend Johnny Mathis is coming to Marin Center on February 16 for a very special Valentine’s concert event. The beloved icon will perform timeless romantic classics and greatest hits from his world renowned music catalog with a live orchestra for one night only.
Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are”, “It’s Not for me to Say”, “Misty”, and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, Johnny Mathis has recorded close to 80 albums and recently celebrated his 62nd year in music, making him one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.

Omaha Jazz Festival
2020-02-27 08:00 - 2020-02-29 17:00 | University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, SPAC 213, Omaha, NE, United States
2020 Great Plains Jazz Festival Headliner Concerts
Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at 8pm | Featuring The Festival All-Star Big Band directed by Jim Widner featuring Paul Krueger, Bijon Watson, Mary Fettig, Matt Niess, Aaron Lington, and More!
Please click here to purchase tickets for the Festival All-Star Big Band Concert!
Tickets for Friday are $15 general admission and $5 for students and directors
Strauss Performing Arts Center John and Jan Christensen Concert Hall
Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 8pm | Featuring Stefon Harris
Please click here to purchase tickets for the Stefon Harris Concert!
Tickets for Saturday are $15 general admission and $5 for students and directors
Holland Performing Arts Center Scott Recital Hall

Contra Costa County Honor Jazz Bands Concert
2020-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Stanley Middle School, 3455 School St., Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States

Katie Thiroux Trio With Great Guests Mary Fettig & Noel Jewkes
2020-03-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Mondavi Winery
KatieThiroux is a bright star on today’s jazz scene, getting attention for her bravura bass playing, assured singing and compelling compositions. After receiving accolades for her debut album, “Introducing Katie Thiroux” (2015), her most recent album, “Off Beat , ” was awarded a “Best Album Of 2018” by Downbeat Magazine, and Katie was tagged as “Rising Star” in 2018 & 2019.
Referred to us by Jeff Hamilton, Katie carries on the hard swinging tradition of such bass masters as Ray Brown and John Clayton, while channeling iconic singers like Anita O’Day, Chet Baker and Ella Fitzgerald. If you need any more reasons to join us, consider these quotes from jazz critics on the premier jazz website All About Jazz: “…flat out phenomenal… Thiroux’s bass playing is superlative…her soloing summons the spirit of Ray Brown.”
It is no coincidence that the Trio’s drummer, Matt Witek, has been mentored by Jeff Hamilton. Their cohort, Pianist Justin Kauflin, performs worldwide, is recorded on 31 albums (6 as leader & producer), composed original film scores for 6 projects including the critically acclaimed documentary “Keep On Keepin’ On, ” published 84 original compositions & arrangements, and serves on the faculties of several jazz camps.
As if a Trio of this caliber is not enough, we have added two very special guest reed players to the presentation. Mary Fettig is well known to jazz audiences in the Bay Area and beyond. Mary was the first woman to play in the Stan Kenton Orchestra and is known as a very imaginative soloist. Noel Jewkes is a favorite of musicians and fans alike. His work on tenor sax channels the great lyrical stars of the past, particularly Lester Young.
Producer Bill notes: I got to see Katie working with a couple of our favorite sax players (Scott Hamilton & Harry Allen), and decided our folks deserve this extra element of swing.
PLEASE NOTE THE LATER START TIME OF 5:30 – DOORS OPEN AT 5:00….NO INTERMISSION….MUSIC ENDS AT 7:00.

Santa Cruz Jazz Festival, judge
2020-03-20 08:00 - 2020-03-21 17:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA

Evening with Bernadette Peters at Davies Symphony Hall
2020-03-27 20:00 - 22:30 | Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave , San Francisco, CA, 94102
Bernadette Peters—one of Broadway’s brightest stars—presents an evening of music from her Broadway shows and Grammy award-winning albums. The glamorous concert features standards from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and many more.

UNO Jazz Camp
2020-06-06 08:00 - 2020-06-12 17:00 | University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, SPAC 213, Omaha, NE, United States
UNO Jazz Camp featuring the Jim Widner Big Band
The UNO Jazz Camp and the Jim Widner Big Band have combined their efforts to bring you some of the top jazz educators and performers in the country. This big band camp is designed for enthusiastic instrumental students grades 7 and older to learn more about jazz theory, improvisation and performance.

University of Missouri-St. Louis Jazz Camp
2020-06-07 08:00 - 2020-06-12 17:00
A one-week camp for middle school, high school, and college students.
Master Class
Ear Training Classes
Improvisation Classes
Sectionals
Big Band Rehearsals
Group Listening
Concerts with the Jim Widner Big Band

Lafayette Summer Jazz Workshop
2020-07-19 08:00 - 2020-07-24 17:00 | Stanley Middle School, 3455 School St., Lafayette, CA, 94549, United States
The 2020 Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop will be held from July 19th to July 24th, 2020. Sunday, July 19th is Audition Day, and the Workshop runs from Monday, July 20th, to Friday the 24th.
We’re happy to announce that we will be back at our longtime home, Stanley Middle School in Lafayette. We are very excited about the faculty this year: it will be fantastic!

UNO jazz camp masterclass
2021-06-07 13:30, 2021-06-08 13:30
Happy to be part of the virtual faculty for one of my favorite jazz camps in Omaha!
https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/music/community-engagement/jazz-camp.php

St. Charles Community College Jazz Camp
2021-06-13 09:00 - 2021-06-17 17:00
Join me along with the Jim Widner big band for my first post-covid, in-person jazz camp!
https://www.stchas.edu/community-resources/lifelong-learning/youth-programs-camps/young-artist-training-program

Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop
2021-07-18 09:00 - 2021-07-23 16:30
Join us for the Lafayette jazz workshop – tbd as to whether it will be in person or virtual. We had a very successful virtual workshop last year, waiting on a determination for this year.
https://lafayettejazz.wpcomstaging.com/

Jazz Mass at St Dominic SF
2021-08-14 19:00
A specially commissioned piece for Ted and Laddie Hall’s 50th anniversary, with an incredible group of musicians.
Alto: Mary Fettig
Alto: Fil Lorenz
Tenor: Alex Murzyn
Tenor: Steve Steinberg
Bari: Aaron Lington
Trumpet: Wayne Bergeron
Trumpet: Niel Levonius
Trumpet: John Worley
Trumpet: Brian Switzer
Bone: Michael Davis
Bone: Jon Brummel
Bone: Mark Lawrence
Bone: Dan Gordon
Piano: Larry Dunlap
Bass: Andrew Higgins
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Brian Nova
Vocal soloist: Kurt Elling
MD/Composer: Chris Walden

Long Meadow Ranch All Star Big Band
2021-10-03 16:30
Long Meadow Ranch All Star Big Band plays at Farmstead @ Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574

Warriors vs Lakers National Anthem
2021-10-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA
Playing the national anthem in the new Chase Center for the Warriors and Lakers Game!

SF Symphony - HOLIDAY FAVORITES OF FRANK & ELLA
2021-12-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave , San Francisco, CA, 94102
Travel back in time to a bygone era as the San Francisco Symphony lights up the stage with songs made legendary by history’s most unforgettable crooners: Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring the show-stopping talents of Broadway vocalist Capathia Jenkins, acclaimed jazz singer and pianist Tony DeSare, and the SF Symphony Chorus, hear these artists lend their rich voices to a timeless selection of classic holiday hits and jazz standards.

SF Symphony New Year's Eve with Darren Criss
2021-12-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave , San Francisco, CA, 94102
Before the ball drops, kick off your New Year’s celebrations with a spectacular evening of music with the San Francisco Symphony! Award-winning actor, singer, and songwriter Darren Criss—a San Francisco native famed for his roles on television’s Glee and American Crime Story—takes to the stage to ring in 2022 with a bevy of hits sure to get you in the festive mood.

Warriors vs Pacers National Anthem
2022-01-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA
Golden State Warriors play the Indiana Pacers at Chase Center following my version of the National Anthem!

Campana Jazz Festival, judge
2022-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton, CA
Campana Jazz Festival at Amador High School

Chris Potter at SF JAZZ
2022-03-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-03-18 19:30 - 21:00 | SF JAZZ, 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
The most commanding saxophonist of his generation, Chris Potter premieres an evening-length song cycle for his 19-piece big band featuring the sublime vocalist Gretchen Parlato.
Chris Potter tenor saxophone
Gretchen Parlato vocals
Adam Rogers guitar
Craig Taborn piano
Reuben Rogers bass
Eric Harland drums
Marvin McFadden lead trumpet
Mike Olmos trumpet
Erik Jekabson trumpet
Kate Williams trumpet
John Gove trombone
Joel Behrman trombone
Marty Wehner trombone
Jamie Dubberly bass trombone
Mary Fettig flute
Melecio Magdaluyo flute
Patrick Wolff clarinet
Matt Renzi clarinet
Ben Goldberg bass clarinet

Santa Cruz Jazz Festival, Judge
2022-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
Santa Cruz Jazz Festival at Cabrillo College

Concert/Jam Temescal Art Center
2022-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Temescal Art Center, 511 48th St., Oakland, Ca, United States
Akira Tana, drums
Frank Martin, keys
Gary Brown, bass
Erik Jekabson, trumpet
Mary Fettig, sax/flute
