South First Fridays

SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam

Fri, Sep 4

6pm Pacific / SJZ Break Room

San Jose Jazz presents free live music with South First Friday. In September, we begin with a set by the Michael Webster Group celebrating 100 years of John Coltrane featuring some of Michael's compositions that were inspired by him. Then, our all-ages jazz jam brings out some of the finest amateur players in the South Bay. Grab your instrument and sign up, or just drop in anytime to hear some great jazz.

Fall Series

Bokani Dyer Trio

Fri, Sep 25

8pm Pacific / SJZ Break Room

South African pianist, composer and bandleader Bokani Dyer is an award-winning artist hailed as the future of his country's jazz, and one of the most formidable creative talents of his generation.

South First Fridays

SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam

Fri, Oct 2

5:20pm Pacific / SJZ Break Room

San Jose Jazz presents free live music with South First Friday. This month, following sets by the SJZ U19s and the Michael Webster Group, our all-ages jazz jam brings out some of the finest amateur players in the South Bay. Grab your instrument and sign up, or just drop in anytime to hear some great jazz.

Fall Series

Secret Sidewalk

Fri, Oct 9

8pm Pacific / SJZ Break Room

Bay Area quartet Secret Sidewalk builds a distinct sound of its own, fusing a layered, atmospheric approach to beat craftsmanship with jazz improvisation.

Fall Series

Mara Hruby

Sat, Oct 10

8pm Pacific / SJZ Break Room