Tyreek McDole at SFJAZZ: Collective Dreaming in the Joe Henderson Lab
Tyreek McDole brings his quintet to the Joe Henderson Lab at SFJAZZ on Feb. 12–13, 2026, exploring themes of healing, listening, and “collective dreaming” in an intimate residency setting.
Cleo Reed Reimagines the American Folk Tradition at SFJAZZ
The line between artist and audience dissolves as Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Cleo Reed brings a raucous reworking of American tradition to the Joe Henderson Lab.
Trio Grande Makes a Big Sound at SFJAZZ
Trio Grande—Will Vinson, Gilad Hekselman, and Nate Wood—brings its high-level interplay and larger-than-life trio sound to SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab for two shows on February 11.
Greg Osby Brings Minimalism to the Joe Henderson Lab
Greg Osby brings his Minimalism project to the Joe Henderson Lab at SFJAZZ for an intimate engagement shaped by focus, mentorship, and deep listening. The influential saxophonist discusses artistic evolution, accessibility, and honoring lineage ahead of his February 1 performances.
Michael League: A Prism of Sound at SFJAZZ
Michael League brings a multi-night, multi-project residency to SFJAZZ that reveals the full scope of his musical world—from intimate duos to rhythm-driven collaborations—reframing the Snarky Puppy founder as curator, collaborator, and sonic architect.
Marcus Machado Brings Electric Lineage to SFJAZZ
At SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab, Brooklyn-born guitarist Marcus Machado brings a lineage-rich, groove-driven language into one of the Bay Area’s most intimate rooms—where funk, jazz, rock, and soul meet at close range.
At SJAZZ Smartbomb, Braxton Cook Enters A New Era
Braxton Cook arrives at SFJAZZ’s SMARTBOMB with music shaped by collaboration, clarity, and life reorientation—bridging improvisation and songcraft in a new creative era.
Ten Strings, One Voice: Hamilton de Holanda’s Modern Vision for the Bandolim
Grammy- and Latin Grammy–winning bandolim virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda brings his trio to SFJAZZ for a performance rooted in choro tradition and shaped by jazz improvisation. In this feature, de Holanda reflects on melody, lineage, and the creative freedom driving his current work.
Chico Pinheiro and Vinicius Cantuária Bring Brazilian Guitar Dialogues to SFJAZZ
Brazilian guitarists Chico Pinheiro and Vinicius Cantuária bring an intimate duo performance to SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab, blending Brazilian song, jazz improvisation, and shared musical history in a close-range concert setting.
Echoes & Inspirations: Melissa Aldana’s Jazz Journey
History-making saxophonist Melissa Aldana joins us to discuss her introspective new album Echoes of the Inner Prophet, her deep connection to Sonny Rollins and Wayne Shorter, and her upcoming double bill with Taylor Eigsti at SFJAZZ.