
Three Decades of Superior Artistry
The Stanford Jazz Festival (SJF) attracts over 15,000 jazz fans every summer with artistic programming that represents the rich history of jazz, as well as the diversity and creative fertility of the contemporary jazz scene. Over the years, many of the greatest jazz artists have performed at SJF: Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Dave Holland, Louis Bellson, Hank Jones, Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Roy Haynes, Christian McBride, and many dozens of other legendary artists have appeared at the Festival.
Though Stanford Jazz Workshop and the Stanford Jazz Festival have grown tremendously since the days of the jazz jams, the core value remains: to provide an informal environment in which fans, students, artists, and educators can come together as a community each year to celebrate their love of jazz. We invite you to experience the many facets of this year’s Festival by attending several SJF events. The best way to do so is by becoming an SJW member. Substantial benefits include early access to the best seats and other exclusive perks, such as our members-only events.
The Complete 2016 Lineup

Jazz Inside Out with Jim Nadel & Friends

Dianne Reeves: Strings Attached

Dick Hyman and Ken Peplowski

Paul McCandless and Charged Particles

Celebrating the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook

Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective

Yosvany Terry Quintet

Victor Lin Takes Jazz to the Movies

SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 1

¡Cuba Sí! featuring Carlos D’l Puerto

Electric Squeezebox Orchestra

Overjoyed! The Music of Stevie Wonder

SJW Saxophone Summit

SJW Jazz Camp Showcase 2

Billy Hart Quartet

Taylor Eigsti Group

Ambrose and Friends

Guitar Night with Gilad Hekselman and Camila Meza

SJW Jazz Institute Showcase

SJW All-Star Jam
