Soulful Tributes: SF Jazz Weekend (Jan 22–25)
Marcus Machado
This weekend at the SFJAZZ Center is defined by guitar virtuosity and deep-rooted local tributes. From Hendrix-inspired fireworks to a powerhouse Oakland voice honoring a neo-soul classic, the Joe Henderson Lab is the place to be for high-intensity musicianship.
1. Marcus Machado
When: Thursday, January 22
Showtimes: 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM
Where: Joe Henderson Lab
Ticket Link: www.sfjazz.org
The Vibe: Electric Guitar Mastery. Often compared to Jimi Hendrix for his fiery stage presence, Machado is a Brooklyn-born virtuoso who melds blues, funk, and psychedelia. This performance marks his headline debut in the Lab after previously appearing with vocalist José James.
2. B. DeVeaux: Sings Jazmine Sullivan’s 'Fearless'
When: Friday, January 23
Showtimes: 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM
Where: Joe Henderson Lab
Ticket Link: www.sfjazz.org
The Vibe: Oakland Soul. Kicking off the 2026 Hotplate series, Oakland-based powerhouse B. DeVeaux pays tribute to Jazmine Sullivan’s 2008 debut album. An OSA graduate, DeVeaux brings a distinctive West Coast flavor to this GRAMMY-nominated masterpiece.
3. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead
When: Saturday, January 24
Showtimes: 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM
Where: Joe Henderson Lab
Ticket Link: www.sfjazz.org
The Vibe: Modern Jazz Brotherhood. Virtuoso drummer Jonathan Barber brings his "Vision Ahead" project to the Lab, delivering a sound that fuses classic jazz with gospel and rock. Expect interactive storytelling from a quintet forged through years of shared experience.
