The Bump — SFJAZZ Weekly Guide February 9–15, 2026

A week of fresh energy and nuanced grooves at SFJAZZ: start with Trio Grande’s electric modern trio sound, settle into soaring vocals with Tyreek McDole and Halie Loren, and hit multiple nights of soulful expression with Joss Stone’s SFJAZZ debut. Plus deep jazz roots from New York Voices in Herbst Theatre.

🎷 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • Trio Grande

Joe Henderson Lab • 7PM & 8:30PM
Vibe: Hyper-interactive, boundary-pushing modern jazz that feels both spontaneous and meticulously attuned.
Gilad Hekselman (guitar), Will Vinson (sax/keys), and Nate Wood (drums/bass) bring a trio format that sounds like a full ensemble — each solo a conversation, each rhythm a shared discovery.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/events/2026/trio-grande/
🎙️ Podcast: Listen to our interview with Will Vinson here → https://www.backstagebayarea.com/interviews/trio-grande-sfjazz-feb-11-2026

🎤 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11–12 • Joss Stone

Miner Auditorium • Wed 7:30 PM / Thu 7:30 PM
Vibe: Sultry, soulful currents with a voice that honors tradition while reimagining it — powerful yet intimate.
Joss Stone makes her SFJAZZ debut with dynamic soul and R&B rooted in deep emotional resonance.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/events/2026/joss-stone/

🎤 THURSDAY–FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12–13 • Tyreek McDole Quintet

Joe Henderson Lab • Thu & Fri 7PM & 8:30PM
Vibe: Quiet intensity and vocal agility — jazz standards and contemporary material with storytelling finesse.
McDole’s commanding presence and approach to phrasing make every set feel both fresh and reverent.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/events/2026/tyreek-mcdole-quintet/

🎶 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • New York Voices

Herbst Theatre • 8PM
Vibe: Harmonies that glide and swing — rich, timeless vocal jazz wrapped in decades of collective chemistry.
A rare opportunity to hear one of jazz’s most refined vocal ensembles.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/events/2026/new-york-voices/

🎤 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • Joss Stone

Miner Auditorium • Sat 7:30 PM
Vibe: Big-room soul with a close-up emotional center — warm, classic R&B phrasing with the kind of vocal control that can turn a large hall into an intimate space.
Joss Stone continues her SFJAZZ debut run with a Saturday-night set built for deep grooves, powerhouse vocals, and crowd connection.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/joss-stone/

🎤 SATURDAY–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14–15 • Halie Loren

Joe Henderson Lab • Sat 7PM & 8:30PM / Sun 6PM & 7:30PM
Vibe: Warm, expressive vocal jazz with lyrical storytelling and a global feel.
Loren’s blend of language, jazz phrasing, and pop sensibility creates an intimate, rewarding Lab experience.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/events/2026/halie-loren/

🎤 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Joss Stone

Miner Auditorium • Sun 7:00 PM
Vibe: The closing-night glow — soulful, reflective, and full-bodied, with the room energy that comes when an artist and audience both know it’s the final set.
Stone closes her SFJAZZ debut with a Sunday performance that’s likely to lean into the emotional arc of her catalog: timeless soul, modern confidence, and a voice that lands every lyric.
🎫 Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/joss-stone/

🎙️ THE PIPELINE: Podcast Updates

🎧 Fresh Episode: Trio Grande with Will Vinson

Our conversation with Will Vinson is live — perfect context before seeing Trio Grande on Feb 11.
👉 https://www.backstagebayarea.com/interviews/trio-grande-sfjazz-feb-11-2026

Recording This Week

We’re also recording new podcast episodes with:

• Delfeayo Marsalis

• Cleo Reed

• Tyreek McDole

• Omar Sosa

Expect those drops soon.

🔥 The Bump Picks

Must-see this week:

• Trio Grande — for adventurous jazz connections

• Tyreek McDole Quintet — soulful vocal jazz with storytelling power

• Halie Loren — intimate, expressive Lab sets

• Joss Stone — soulful breadth in the season’s only four-night run