THE BUMP | February 16–22, 2026
Five-time GRAMMY winner Dianne Reeves returns to the 415. Plus, Mardi Gras spirit with Delfeayo Marsalis, the viral sounds of New Jazz Underground, and Gregory Porter at Davies Symphony Hall.
The Bump — SFJAZZ Weekly Guide February 9–15, 2026
This week at SFJAZZ: Trio Grande, Tyreek McDole, Halie Loren, and Joss Stone’s SFJAZZ debut. Plus podcast updates and what to prioritize.
The Bump — SFJAZZ Weekly Guide February 2–8, 2026
While the SFJAZZ Center takes a brief mid-season intermission, the drought ends soon. We’re looking ahead to the powerhouse return of soul icon Joss Stone and the modern jazz supergroup Trio Grande.
THE BUMP | January 26 – February 1, 2026
Michael League begins his Resident Artistic Director takeover with a week of 'future folklore,' Snarky Puppy collaborations, and a power trio finale. Plus, alto sax giant Greg Osby in the Lab. Keeping jazz alive in the 415.
Soulful Tributes: SF Jazz Weekend (Jan 22–25)
This weekend features Marcus Machado's Hendrix-inspired guitar, B. DeVeaux's tribute to Jazmine Sullivan, and Jonathan Barber's Vision Ahead.
THE BUMP | January 19–25, 2026
This week, the Joe Henderson Lab takes center stage with Marcus Machado, a tribute to Jazmine Sullivan by B. DeVeaux, and Jonathan Barber. Plus, our exclusive Taylor Eigsti podcast episode is live!
THE BUMP | January 5–11, 2026
This week at SFJAZZ: Chris Botti's residency begins and Edward Simon presents 'Latin Heart' at the Presidio Theatre. Plus, an update on our Taylor Eigsti podcast.
The Next Language of Jazz: Sasha Berliner & Michael Mayo Fuse Improvisation and Electronics
Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard's UpSwing series spotlights forward-thinking artists who are reshaping the language of jazz. For this edition, he pairs vibraphonist and composer Sasha Berliner with vocalist and producer Michael Mayo, two California-raised improvisers whose music embraces electronics, indie influences, and complex rhythms while remaining rooted in jazz tradition.