SFJAZZ 2009-2010 Annual Report

Building Momentum for the Dream

2009-10 Annual Report 1

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

Jarrett

Sanchez

Shimabukuro

Spalding

Glover

Redman

Shankar Uehara

Reeves

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 1

A Letter from our Board 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.

McFerrin

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.

Spalding

Coleman

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LIVING LEGENDS & NEW DIRECTIONS

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.

ravi shankar & anoushka shankar nicholas payton & Don Byron Trio 3: Lake, Workman & cyrille pat Martino & Larry Goldings Keb’ Mo’ & solomon Burke carolina chocolate Drops esperanza spalding john abercrombie jake shimabukuro omara portuondo Marco Benevento poncho sanchez Melody Gardot Mark Murphy james cotton sara Tavares “America’s best jazz john Handy gathering (by far).”

Gal costa —Chicago Tribune eric reed Marc cary Yasmin Levy Henry Butler eddie Daniels savion Glover cindy Blackman ornette coleman alfredo rodríguez Gonzalo rubalcaba Milton nascimento Dee Dee Bridgewater omar sosa & john santos Giovanni allevi & patrizia scascitelli Béla fleck, zakir Hussain & edgar Meyer jesús Diaz, scott amendola & jaz sawyer

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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.

maJor sponsors

official sponsors americania hotel • barefoot wine & bubbly • butler, shine, stern & partners • citypark • the fairmont san francisco fiJi water • foxxdance productions • holiday inn fisherman’s wharf • hotel carlton • hotel rex • intrepid travel istituto italiano di cultura di san francisco • Jazztimes • Jeremiah’s pick • kblx • kpfa • north coast brewing prescott hotel • r&b cellars • san francisco marriott • stanford shopping center • yamaha pianos

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Ana moura raul midón lou donaldson Kate mcgarry trio sexmob with dJ olive tomasz stanko quintet faye carol & Jamie davis tord gustavsen ensemble soulive & Wil Blades o.g.d. charles lloyd new quartet sfJAZZ High school All-stars ralph towner with Paolu fresu sheila Jordan with steve Kuhn James farm with Joshua redman renee rosnes and Bill charlap & toshiko Akiyoshi and lew tabackin 4.18 Punch Brothers featuring chris thile

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With thanks,

Srinija Srinivasan Chair, Board of Trustees

Randall Kline Felice Swapp Executive Artistic Director Executive Operating Director

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SFJAZZ Programs 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: Presentation »» San Francisco Jazz Festival Dedicated 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.

Matt Penman and Eric Harland of the SFJAZZ Collective

»» SFJAZZ Spring Season A 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 Summerfest An 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.

Wil Blades at Hotplate

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Creation »» SFJAZZ Collective An 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 Middle This free in-school residency program provides entertaining instruction for middle school students in San Francisco. »» High School All-Stars Talented young musicians gain advanced jazz training and performance opportunities. »» Family Matinees Children and parents enjoy lively, interactive performances by the Bay Area’s finest jazz musicians and educators. »» Discover Jazz Colorful courses for adults dive into the rich mythology and history of jazz, inspiring life-long learners. »» Pre-Concert Talks Rich 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 players I’ve ever had a chance to work with.”

SFJAZZ High School All-Stars

— Miguel Zenón Alto saxophonist

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The World is Listening: Campaign for the SFJAZZ Center 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 6

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.

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

(All numbers in thousands)

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

Liabilities and Net Assets June 30,

2009- 2010

2008-2009

(All numbers in thousands)

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 Total Liabilities and Net Assets

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27,249

26,094

$28,753

$27,402

Contributed Income 1% 6% Individual

11%

Special Events Foundations In Kind

12%

50%

Government Corporations

20%

Total Revenues 3%

3% 2% Contributed Income Ticket Revenue Collective Rental Income

38%

54%

Other

Source: 2009-10 Audited Financials

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Statement of Activities Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets – 2010 Year Ended June 30, 2010 Unrestricted

Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted

Total

(All numbers in thousands)

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 Change in net assets from operations 26 (392) -

6,657 (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

Net Assets - end of year

$(654)

5,426

26,095

$22,477 $5,426 $27,249

Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets – 2009 Year Ended June 30, 2009 Unrestricted

Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted

Total

(All numbers in thousands)

Revenue: Earned Revenue $2,981 - - $2,981 Contributions 3,922 $(472) - 3,450 Total Operating Revenue and Support

-

6,431

Total Operating Expenses 7,525 Change in net assets from operations (622) (472) -

7,525 (1,094)

Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)

(1,269)

126

-

(1,143)

Change in Net Assets

(1,891)

(346)

-

(2,237)

877

22,029

Net Assets - beginning of year Net Assets - end of year 10

6,903

$(1,014)

(472)

5,426

28,331

$21,683 $5,426 $26,094

Thanks to our Supporters 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 Music Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Grants for the Arts — SF Hotel Tax Fund The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation National Endowment for the Arts The San Francisco Foundation Surdna Foundation The Wallace Foundation Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation U.S. Bank

SFJAZZ Members hear Eric Reed play Thelonious Monk.

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SFJAZZ Collective

SFJAZZ Board of Trustees 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

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Roberta Katz Michael Lazarus James Manyika Michael Mauze Nion McEvoy Joshua Redman Andy Rumer Greg Stern Sanjay Vaswani Thurman White, Jr. Mark Zitter Honorary Members Clinton Gilbert Shirley Read-Jahn Fretter

SFJAZZ Milestones in 2009-10 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 “Being able to perform and share the stage with so many legendary individuals was a life milestone.”

— High School All-Stars member

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