SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline honored at the 9th Annual MoAD Gala

L-R: Randall Kline, Anna Deavere Smith, Linda Dunham, Richard Mayhew

SFJAZZ Founder and Executive Artistic Director Randall Kline was honored as "Patron of Culture" for his contribution to the arts at the 9th Annual Gala for San Francisco’s Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) on Saturday, October 11. Titled “Shared Journeys,” the event was held at the city’s spectacular Four Seasons Hotel, hosted by ABC7 News anchor Carolyn Tyler. Fellow honorees included Linda Dunham, Chairman of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, and artist Richard Mayhew. Guitarist Terrence Brewer, pianist Tammy Hall, the Brazilian All-Stars and the D-Lucca Music Group provided music, and proceeds benefited MoAD’s exhibitions, public programs, and events.