12009-10 AnnuAl RepoRt

Building

Momentum

for the Dream

Just a few of the musicians who performed with SFJAZZ in 2009-10.

Shimabukuro

Spalding

Sanchez

Jarrett

Glover

Reeves

Shankar

Redman

Uehara

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SFJAZZ is an internationally recognized

leader in jazz creation, presentation, and

education. We explore the full spectrum

of jazz, from the music’s origin in the African

American community to its diverse

present-day expressions around the world.

As a nonprofit organization, SFJAZZ works

to develop the audience for jazz in the

San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We

celebrate jazz as a living art form

built on a constantly evolving tradition.

“SFJAZZ has opened up a whole new world for my wife and me. We have journeyed from the roots of jazz history to the [Joshua] Redman concert that will be recognized as a landmark performance of jazz music from the future.”

— SFJAZZ Member Jerry Street

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Dear Friends,

It has been a year of incredible momentum and ongoing growth. We are proud of many of our achievements in FY2010, not the least of which was the announcement of the future home for SFJAZZ — the SFJAZZ Center. The announcement on May 6, 2010, drew accolades from our many supporters here at home and around the world. The SFJAZZ Center’s comprehensive campaign is aimed at raising $60 million and includes endowment funds.

It is a testament to the support of our community that we surpassed the halfway point and raised $31 million by June 30, 2010. We continued to efficiently manage our ongoing operations, proudly ending the year in the black. This included our largest-ever SFJAZZ Spring Season for ticket revenues.

We continued to grow on our stages as well. Our two seasons, fall’s 27th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival and the 11th Annual SFJAZZ Spring Season, comprised more than 80 concerts and showcased artists from around the world, including Cuba, Italy, Spain, Mali, Brazil, Norway, Poland, Germany, Israel, India and Cape Verde, not to mention the U.S. We featured such well-known musical greats as Keith Jarrett, Dianne Reeves, Charles Lloyd, Ornette Coleman and Bobby McFerrin; and introduced rising stars like Esperanza Spalding, the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Melody Gardot, among many others. All told, we welcomed nearly 450 musicians to SFJAZZ stages and attracted more than 100,000 people.

A Letter from our Board

Coleman

McFerrin

Spalding

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Our education programs reached new heights as we continue to deepen our engagement with our audiences. Building upon our signature Jazz in the Middle residency program, we piloted a seventh grade curriculum that focuses on integrating jazz music learning with history lessons on the African slave trade. JIM, as it is affectionately known, reached nearly 300 students in four middle schools within the San Francisco Unified School District.

We also launched a new outreach initiative, conducting music workshops for aspiring high school jazz musicians in the East Bay. These clinics provided instruction in improvisation techniques and tips and tools for auditioning for kids who struggle to find those kinds of resources in their community.

As we move towards our new home, SFJAZZ increasingly plays a major role in the San Francisco cultural scene. Our artistic and educational programs are not possible without your support, and for that, we remain grateful. We look forward to sharing our continued success with you.

With thanks,

Srinija SrinivasanChair, Board of Trustees

Randall KlineExecutive Artistic Director

Felice SwappExecutive Operating Director

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Major funderS

2.21 tinariwen2.19 issac delgado3.12 dianne reeves 4.10 Bobby mcferrin4.17 caetano Veloso 3.19 Keith Jarrett, solo 2.26 Joshua redman, solo 4.16 Pharoah sanders, solo 3.11 ladysmith Black mambazo 2.20 max raabe & Palast orchester 3.10 Zakir Hussain’s masters of Percussion 6.11 marcus miller featuring christian scott 3.20 Hiromi, solo & robert glasper experiment 5.30 Kurt elling with the count Basie orchestra 5.1 Hypnotic Brass ensemble & slavic soul Party! 5.28 regina carter quintet & mads tolling quartet 3.13 rudresh mahanthappa’s indo-Pak coalition 5.25 Béla fleck, Zakir Hussain & edgar meyer 2.27 Al di meola’s World sinfonia6.5 donny mccaslin trio 3.5 sfJAZZ collective 3.14 maceo Parker6.12 salif Keita 4.23 Booker t. 4.24 Ana moura 5.2 raul midón 5.29 lou donaldson3.7 Kate mcgarry trio 5.15 sexmob with dJ olive 4.11 tomasz stanko quintet 5.23 faye carol & Jamie davis3.28 tord gustavsen ensemble 5.22 soulive & Wil Blades o.g.d. 4.25 charles lloyd new quartet 5.16 sfJAZZ High school All-stars 3.27 ralph towner with Paolu fresu5.16 sheila Jordan with steve Kuhn 6.12 James farm with Joshua redman6.4 renee rosnes and Bill charlap & toshiko Akiyoshi and lew tabackin4.18 Punch Brothers featuring chris thile

february 19to june 12

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PReSentation

» San Francisco Jazz FestivalDedicated jazz enthusiasts as well as general music lovers come from throughout the Bay Area to enjoy this three-month showcase of outstanding jazz artists from all around the world that has been hailed as “the #1 jazz festival in the world” by the London Observer.

» SFJaZZ Spring SeasonA unique and spectacular four-month-long curated concert series that is “something New Yorkers could get jealous about,” noted the The New York Times.

» SFJaZZ SummerfestAn annual series of free outdoor concerts from June through October throughout the Bay Area. The series showcases local musicians in noontime or late afternoon concerts, displaying a wide array of styles.

» SFJaZZ Hotplate A monthly concert series set in a local club featuring Bay Area artists celebrating the music of their favorite jazz legend. With a well-known DJ spinning classic jazz tunes throughout the night, this event sells out on a regular basis.

SFJAZZ Programs

Matt Penman and Eric Harland of the SFJAZZ Collective

Founded in 1983, SFJAZZ is the largest nonprofit jazz presenting and educational institution on the West Coast, offering up a variety of spectacular and unique programs. These include:

Wil Blades at Hotplate

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CReation

» SFJaZZ CollectiveAn octet of some of the finest jazz musicians working today, our resident professional ensemble is deeply rooted in jazz heritage while creating exciting new possibilities that propel jazz forward as a living art form. Each year, we commission the SFJAZZ Collective to create new compositions and arrangements of a modern jazz master’s works.

eduCation

» Jazz in the MiddleThis free in-school residency program provides entertaining instruction for middle school students in San Francisco.

» High School all-StarsTalented young musicians gain advanced jazz training and performance opportunities.

» Family MatineesChildren and parents enjoy lively, interactive performances by the Bay Area’s finest jazz musicians and educators.

» discover JazzColorful courses for adults dive into the rich mythology and history of jazz, inspiring life-long learners.

» Pre-Concert talksRich conversations with legendary jazz artists take fans deep inside the music.

“The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars are some of the most talented and committed young playersI’ve ever had a chance to work with.”

— Miguel Zenón Alto saxophonistSFJAZZ High School All-Stars

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By any measure, SFJAZZ is already a world leader and key reference point for jazz presentation, education and creation. But now, we have an extraordinary opportunity to literally “build” on this legacy and embark on the next stage of our journey with the building of the SFJAZZ Center.

The SFJAZZ Center will be built specifically for the growth of jazz music and audiences alike. It will be the first concert hall of its type in the United States: a freestanding, high-quality performance venue with flexible seating and staging for artists of every stature. Designed by award-winning architect Mark Cavagnero and located in San Francisco’s vibrant cultural corridor, the SFJAZZ Center will be comprised of 35,000 square feet in a transparent, freestanding LEED Gold-Certified structure.

Key FeatuReS

» State-of-the-art auditorium, adjustable from 350 to 700 seats

» 80-seat multi-purpose ensemble room, for education and intimate performances

» Private rehearsal space

» Digital learning lab

» Café at sidewalk level

» Ground floor lobby, retail shop and box office

» SFJAZZ administrative offices

The World is Listening:Campaign for the SFJAZZ Center

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In 2009-2010, we proudly and publicly announced our plans for building the SFJaZZ Center. Our accomplishments included:

» The public launch of a $60 million comprehensive campaign to raise capital and endowment funds;

» Surpassing the half-way mark of the campaign, raising $31 million by June 30, 2010; and,

» Completion of the design development phase with Mark Cavagnero Associates and team.

“For the first time, jazz in America will have a counterpart to the symphony hall, an edifice that proclaims the value of jazz to anyone who sees it on the street.”

— The Chicago Tribune

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Statement of Financial Position

aSSetS

June 30, 2009-2010 2008-2009

assets: Cash and equivalents $317 $531

Grants and pledges receivable 10,532 9,288

Accounts receivable 84 5

Inventory 28 25

Prepaid expenses and other assets 107 74

Investments 8,621 10,025

Land, Building, Property 9,064 7,454 and Equipment, Net total assets $28,753 $27,402

(ALL NUMBERS IN THOUSANDS)

LiabiLitieS and net aSSetS

June 30, 2009- 2010 2008-2009

Liabilities: Total Liabilities $1,504 $1,308

Total Liabilities 1,504 1,308

net assets: Unrestricted (654) (1,014) Temporarily Restricted 22,477 21,682 Permanently Restricted 5,426 5,426

Total Net Assets 27,249 26,094

total Liabilities and net assets $28,753 $27,402

(ALL NUMBERS IN THOUSANDS)

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Contributed Income

Total Revenues

50%12%

20%

6%

1%

11%

54%38%

2%3%3%

Source: 2009-10 Audited Financials

Individual

Special Events

Foundations

In Kind

Government

Corporations

Contributed Income

Ticket Revenue

Collective

Rental Income

Other

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StateMent oF aCtivitieS and CHangeS in net aSSetS – 2010

Revenue: Earned Revenue $3,070 - - $3,070

Contributions 3,613 $(392) - 3,221

Total Operating Revenue and Support 6,683 (392) - 6,291

Total Operating Expenses 6,657 6,657

Change in net assets from operations 26 (392) - (366)

Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) 334 1,186 - 1,520

Change in Net Assets 360 794 - 1,154

Net Assets - beginning of year (1,014) 21,683 5,426 26,095

net assets - end of year $(654) $22,477 $5,426 $27,249

StateMent oF aCtivitieS and CHangeS in net aSSetS – 2009

Revenue: Earned Revenue $2,981 - - $2,981

Contributions 3,922 $(472) - 3,450

Total Operating Revenue and Support 6,903 (472) - 6,431

Total Operating Expenses 7,525 7,525

Change in net assets from operations (622) (472) - (1,094)

Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) (1,269) 126 - (1,143)

Change in Net Assets (1,891) (346) - (2,237)

Net Assets - beginning of year 877 22,029 5,426 28,331

net assets - end of year $(1,014) $21,683 $5,426 $26,094

Year Ended June 30, 2010 Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Total Restricted Restricted

Year Ended June 30, 2009 Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Total Restricted Restricted

(ALL NUMBERS IN THOUSANDS)

(ALL NUMBERS IN THOUSANDS)

Statement of Activities

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SFJAZZ is deeply grateful to the individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies who made our work possible in the past year. We thank the more than 3,000 members, including our stellar Board of Trustees, who support our work through their generous contributions and ticket purchases.

Foundation, CoRPoRate and goveRnMent SuPPoRt

Confidence Foundation — Whittier Trust Co.The Aaron Copland Fund for MusicDoris Duke Charitable FoundationGrants for the Arts — SF Hotel Tax FundThe William and Flora Hewlett FoundationMid Atlantic Arts FoundationNational Endowment for the ArtsThe San Francisco FoundationSurdna FoundationThe Wallace FoundationPhyllis C. Wattis FoundationU.S. Bank

Thanks to our Supporters

SFJAZZ Members hear Eric Reed play Thelonious Monk.

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Srinija Srinivasan, Chair Steven R. Bell, Vice Chair Randall Kline, Co-President Felice Swapp, Co-President James McElwee, Treasurer Charles Charnas, Secretary Robert Mailer Anderson William K. Bowes, Jr. Shona Brown Lewis Byrd Tim Dattels David Drummond Kyle Goldman Del Anderson Handy Brian Hollins Bannus Hudson

Roberta Katz Michael LazarusJames Manyika Michael Mauze Nion McEvoy Joshua RedmanAndy Rumer Greg Stern Sanjay Vaswani Thurman White, Jr. Mark Zitter

HonoRaRy MeMbeRSClinton GilbertShirley Read-Jahn Fretter

SFJAZZ Board of Trustees

SFJAZZ Collective

SFJAZZ Milestones in 2009-10

“Being able to perform and share the stage with so many legendary individuals was a life milestone.”

— High School All-Stars member

SFJaZZ ConCeRtS

» 100,000+ = number of people attending SFJAZZ concerts and events

» 450 = number of artists appearing on SFJAZZ stages

SFJaZZ CoLLeCtive

» 6,500+ = number of people attending 2010 Collective performances

» 25 = number of Collective concerts given in the U.S. and Europe

» 16 = number of new compositions and arrangements by Collective members

SFJaZZ eduCation PRogRaMS

» 2,000 = number of people attending Pre-Concert Talks

» 701 = number of adults who took part in our Discover Jazz series

» 300 = number of students reached through the Jazz in the Middle program

» 18 = number of performances by the High School All-Stars

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