Mission
THE SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ ORGANIZATION (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN JAZZ CREATION, PRESENTATION, AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION EXPLORES THE FULL SPECTRUM OF JAZZ, FROM THE MUSIC'S ORIGINS IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY TO ITS DIVERSE PRESENT-DAY EXPRESSIONS AROUND THE WORLD. AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SFJAZZ WORKS TO DEVELOP THE AUDIENCE FOR JAZZ IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND BEYOND. THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES JAZZ AS A LIVING ART FORM, BUILT ON A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING TRADITION.