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.
Delfeayo Marsalis Orchestrates a Crescent City Celebration at SFJAZZ
The trombonist and "merchant of joy" discusses family legacy, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, and the high-voltage celebration of Mardi Gras coming to Miner Auditorium.
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.
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.
Taylor Eigsti Comes Home, Carrying the Fire Forward
Fresh off a Grammy win, pianist Taylor Eigsti returns to SFJAZZ with deeply personal music shaped by Bay Area mentorship, collective memory and creative resilience.
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.
Sasha Berliner at SFJAZZ: A Homecoming That Charts the Future of the Vibraphone
"I grew up with rock, alternative, and hip-hop... jazz isn't supposed to sound like one specific thing." Sasha Berliner discusses her homecoming show at SFJAZZ and her new "electric" sound
Adam Shulman: A San Francisco Holiday Tradition Returns to SFJAZZ
For over a decade, pianist Adam Shulman has kicked off the holidays in San Francisco with his tribute to Vince Guaraldi. We sat down with him to discuss A Charlie Brown Christmas, his classical roots, and what to expect at his December 21st matinee at SFJAZZ.
Michael Mayo: A Voice Taking Flight Lands at SFJAZZ
Fresh off two Grammy nominations and a viral Tiny Desk concert, vocalist Michael Mayo brings his genre-defying sound to SFJAZZ on December 27. We sat down with the rising star to discuss the Deluxe Edition of his album Fly, his innovative use of looper pedals, and his upcoming "UpSwing" double bill with Sasha Berliner.