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San Francisco Jazz Festival
San Francisco Jazz Festival Review
Every year starting in October, concert halls, clubs, and churches throughout the city host this acclaimed two-week festival. The popular event, which got its start in 1983, has featured such big-name acts as Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, and McCoy Tyner, as well as newer jazz stars like Brad Mehldau and Chris Botti.
- Address: San Francisco, CA | Map It
- Phone: 415/398-5655
- Website: www.sfjazz.org
- Location: San Francisco
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