“Gives the local jazz scene a kick in the pants with three nights of genre- and expectation-bending performances.“
-Examiner (May, 2013)

“Takes as its first principle that the Bay Area is a great place for modern jazz… and that’s one of the reasons why we really love this festival.“
-KQED’s The Do List (May, 2013)

“SF Offside Festival takes a local approach to the jazz circuit, celebrating homegrown heavy hitters.”
-East Bay Express (May, 2013)

“Offers a refreshing shot in the arm to all those who have bemoaned the emergence of established pop, rock, and crossover vocal acts at jazz festivals.” 
-Popdose (April, 2013)

“A recent three-day gathering of top local talent, wove the area’s diverse talent into one intense weekend showcase, generating buzz for the local scene.”
-NPR’s A Blog Supreme (June, 2012)

“A brilliant cross section of the Bay Area’s thriving jazz scene.” 
-Untapped SF (May, 2012)

“Fascinating look into the current world of jazz.”
-SF Bay Guardian (May, 2012)

“Promises to present vital and intriguing local jazz.”
-Examiner (April, 2012)

SF Offside has also been featured in the following blogs and websites:

Examiner, Crosscurrents Radio, Bay Taper, Hypebot, Roger Kim Music, Wedge Radio, SFist, Porto Franco Records, Jansport Unzipped, San Francisco Travel, and Pursuance Records.

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