The Kenton Legacy comes to life with concert performances of classic Kenton albums in their entirety: Milestones, Encores, New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm, Kenton Showcase, Contemporary Concepts, Cuban Fire, The Stage Door Swings, Artistry in Voices and Brass, Adventures in Jazz, Road Show, Kenton Plays Chicago, West Side Story, Live at Redlands, Birthday in […]

Mike Vax Stan Kenton Legacy band concert

A full weekend of tributes to Stan Kenton presented by the Los Angeles Jazz Institute 70's panel discussion with Mike Vax, Peter Erskine, Dale Devoe, Mary Fettig

A full weekend of tributes to Stan Kenton presented by the Los Angeles Jazz Institute Birthday in Britain album played in concert, 5:30-6:30

Join us at the Walnut Creek Marriott! Chris Cole, vocals Mary Fettig, sax/flute Wayne Fettig, keys Mike Williams, guitar Marc Levine, bass Mick Mesteck, drums

Chris Cole vocals Mary Fettig sax/flute Wayne Fettig keys Mike Williams guitar Marc Levine bass Mick Mesteck drums

Ray Brown's Great Big Band farewell concert!

Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Patti Austin has earned acclaim for her interpretation of music by greats such as George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald. Hear her as she joins the San Francisco Symphony to sing extraordinary renditions of Ella’s legendary hits with the Symphony, like “Satin Doll,” “Miss Otis Regrets,” and “A Tisket, A […]

Hailed as the greatest American musical of all time by the American Film Institute, see Singin’ in the Rain on the big screen as the San Francisco Symphony performs the score, live. Starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, and featuring unforgettable song and dance classics like “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Make ‘Em […]

Hailed as the greatest American musical of all time by the American Film Institute, see Singin’ in the Rain on the big screen as the San Francisco Symphony performs the score, live. Starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, and featuring unforgettable song and dance classics like “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Make ‘Em […]

Gladys Knight, the “Empress of Soul,” joins the San Francisco Symphony for an evening of R&B classics and seasonal favorites. A legendary singer-songwriter and seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight performs songs from her catalogue of hits like “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.”

Gladys Knight, the “Empress of Soul,” joins the San Francisco Symphony for an evening of R&B classics and seasonal favorites. A legendary singer-songwriter and seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight performs songs from her catalogue of hits like “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.”

Aaron Germain, bass Murray Low, piano Jon Krosnick, drums Mary Fettig, sax and flute All original music

Fabiana Passoni, vocals Stephanie Ozer, piano Ricardo Peixoto, guitar Mary Fettig, sax/fl

Featuring the music of Ayn Inserto

9 a.m. - 12:00 noon, judging middle school bands in the De Anza Ballroom, Portola Plaza Hotel 1-4 p.m., judging college bands at the Golden State Theater

Camp Faculty Saxophone Section Kim Richmond Mary Fettig Chip McNeill Gary Anderson Darren Pettit Trumpet Section John Harner Jason Johnson Mike "Gooch" Gurciullo Dave Scott Trombone Section Scott Whitfield Brett Stamps Pete Madsen Steve Wilson Rhythm Section Ken Kehner Rod Fleeman Gary Hobbs Jim Widner

From Toy Story to Finding Nemo, Pixar films have given audiences of all ages some of the most beloved characters on screen. This summer, Pixar in Concert offers musical selections from box office hits like Ratatouille, Monsters University, and Up, performed live by the San Francisco Symphony while clips are projected on the big screen. […]

From Toy Story to Finding Nemo, Pixar films have given audiences of all ages some of the most beloved characters on screen. This summer, Pixar in Concert offers musical selections from box office hits like Ratatouille, Monsters University, and Up, performed live by the San Francisco Symphony while clips are projected on the big screen. […]

Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation, pianist and singer-songwriter Ben Folds joins the SF Symphony for a concert of hits spanning his decades-long career as a solo artist and frontman of alternative rock trio, Ben Folds Five. Spend an evening with this multitalented musician who brought you hits like […]

Brazilian jazz with Mary Fettig sax/fl Chico Pinheiro, Guitar Scott Thompson, bass

Electric Squeezebox Orchestra with Spok at Casa du Cultura

Johnny's accomplishments are numerous and varied. He holds many records and has set many precedents in the music industry. In 1958, two years after being signed by Columbia Records, Johnny's Greatest Hits was released. It began a "Greatest Hits" tradition copied by every record company since then. Johnny's Greatest Hits went on to become one […]

“This is the album I always wanted to make. I grew up listening to music from the Rat Pack era, so recording these timeless songs was a lifelong dream.” —Seal A Grammy Award-winning vocalist who launched to worldwide attention with his hit singles “Kiss from a Rose” and “Crazy,” the British soul singer now reignites […]

A talented team of entertainers and gymnasts descend upon Davies Symphony Hall for an awe-inspiring evening of great music and spectacular acrobatics. Hear the San Francisco Symphony perform a festive selection of holiday hits while watching men and women fly, tumble, and dance the evening away. Don’t miss this stunning performance where music takes flight!