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San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival
The First Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival makes its debut on August 9th and 10th with a celebration of achievements and contributions by Filipino American Jazz artists. The mission of the San Francisco Filipino Jazz Festival is to promote, preserve, and celebrate Filipino American history, art, and culture.
Schedule of Performances
Saturday Afternoon at the Yerba Buena Gardens Nerio DeGracia Mambo Jazz Quintet
Saturday Evening at the Metreon Action Theater Art Khu Quartet Lily Alunan and After Hours Charmaine Clamor
Sunday Afternoon at the Yerba Buena Gardens Little Brown Brother
Sunday Evening at the Metreon Action Theater Ben Luis Quintet Melecio Magdaluyo Quartet Josie Canion
Noted Filipino jazz artists Flip Nunez, Bobby Enriquez, Rudy Tenio, and Boy Palacio will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their musical contributions and for blazing trails in the world of jazz for generations of music lovers.
There will be afternoon performances during the 15th Annual SF Pistahan Parade and Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens on both days. These shows are open to the public and admission is free.
Evening performances will take place at the Metreon Action Theater - Mission at Fourth Streets in San Francisco - from 5 to 9pm on both days. Tickets are $40 for VIP seating, $30 for general seating and there is a special rate of $20 for seniors age 60 and over as well as anyone with a valid student ID. Festival lineup and updates can be obtained by visiting www.sfpinoyjazzfest.com
The San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival is a collaboration of the Filipino American National Historical Society-SF Bay Area Consortium, the 15th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, the San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center, the Mission Hiring Hall, ABS-CBN Television, and PhilJazzUSA.
Listen. Remember. Celebrate.
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LocationMetreon Action Theater
101 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
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Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: No |
Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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