Latin Jazz Series

Latin jazz is a global phenomenon, with artists and fans in virtually every country of the world. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival acknowledges the rich legacy the Bay Area has brought to Latin jazz, with an all-star line-up featuring performers from San Francisco, Oakland, Nueva York, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Venezuela, Argentina and throughout the diaspora. Don’t forget those dancing shoes!


Sat, 07 May 2011Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
Sat, 11 June 2011Venezuelan Music Project + La Mixta Criolla
Thu, 07 July 2011Tanaóra
Thu, 14 July 2011Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble
Sun, 17 July 2011Sandy Perez Y Su Ladé
Thu, 21 July 2011Claudia Gómez Trio
Thu, 01 Sept 2011Avance
Sat, 24 Sept 2011The Pedrito Martínez Group + John Santos Sextet

YBGF, Museum of the African Diaspora, and SFJAZZ present
John Santos Lecture Series: El Son Afro-Cubano

Wednesdays, Aug 3 – Sep 21, 2011
Non-Members Price: $20/class or $160 full course
SFJAZZ, MOAD & YBGF Members Price: $15/class or $120 full course
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Tickets go on sale July 17 via SFJazz.org


Special Free programs at Union Square
YBGF Collaboration With Jewels in the Square

Jewels in the Square
Wed, 20 Apr 2011Salsa in the Square Featuring Avance
Wed, 18 May 2011Salsa in the Square Featuring SFSU Afro-Cuban Ensemble
Wed, 15 Jun 2011Salsa in the Square Featuring Los Compas
Wed, 20 Jul 2011Salsa in the Square Featuring Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble
Wed, 17 Aug 2011Salsa in the Square Featuring Los Boleros