SFJAZZ Collective
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The SFJAZZ Collective is a jazz ensemble comprising eight performer/composers. Launched in 2004 by SFJAZZ (a West Coast non-profit jazz institution and the presenter of the annual San Francisco Jazz Festival with funding from the James Irvine Foundation, the Collective was critically acclaimed by The New York Times on its debut: “A serious jazz band rises in San Francisco.”
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[edit] Collective activities
The SFJAZZ Collective performs a new repertoire each year, one that balances the works of a great modern jazz composer from the post-1960 era and eight new compositions (commissioned by SFJAZZ), one from each band member. To date, the composers of focus have been Ornette Coleman (2004), John Coltrane (2005), Herbie Hancock (2006), and Thelonious Monk (2007). The composer for the 2008 season is Wayne Shorter.
The SFJAZZ Collective convenes in San Francisco each spring for a three-week residency. Throughout this rehearsal period the octet workshops the season’s new repertoire and interacts with the Bay Area community through SFJAZZ’s education programs for youth and adults.
Following each year’s season, SFJAZZ Records releases a limited-edition CD set.
[edit] Members
- Joe Lovano: Tenor Saxophone (Artistic director)
- Dave Douglas: Trumpet
- Stefon Harris: Vibraphone/Marimba
- Miguel Zenón: Alto Saxophone/Flute
- Robin Eubanks: Trombone
- Renee Rosnes: Piano
- Matt Penman: Bass
- Eric Harland: Drums
[edit] Previous Members
(list may be incomplete)
- Joshua Redman: Tenor Saxophone (2004-2007: Artistic Director)
- Bobby Hutcherson: Vibraphone/Marimba
- Nicholas Payton: Trumpet
- Joshua Roseman: Trombone
- Isaac Smith: Trombone
- Robert Hurst: Bass
- Brian Blade: Drums
