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.