The Bump — SFJAZZ Weekly Guide February 24-March 1
This week at SFJAZZ, the frequency shifts toward the timeless resonance of Madeleine Peyroux and the experimental pulses of the Noise Pop Festival.
SFJAZZ Unveils 2026 Summer Sessions
The 2026 Summer Sessions lineup promises a high-octane blend of legendary icons and contemporary trailblazers at the SFJAZZ Center.
Joss Stone, New York Voices & Tyreek McDole: Weekend Jazz (Feb 13–15)
Join us at SFJAZZ for a weekend celebrating the power of the human voice. Experience the soul-stirring SFJAZZ debut of Joss Stone, a poignant farewell performance by the legendary New York Voices, and the rising star power of 2023 Sarah Vaughan Competition winner Tyreek McDole. Don't miss this essential February guide to the best vocal jazz and soul in San Francisco.
SFJAZZ Gala Honors Miles, Trane, Benson
SFJAZZ’s 2026 Gala, Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100, pairs an all-star centennial concert with a City Hall dinner and after-party—while honoring George Benson with the SFJAZZ Lifetime Achievement Award.
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 12–18, 2026
A week of virtuosos at SFJAZZ: Hamilton de Holanda brings the 10-string bandolin, Melissa Aldana and Taylor Eigsti share a massive double-bill, and SMARTBOMB takes over the Center.