THE BUMP | January 12–18, 2026
Hamilton de Holanda Trio. Photo: Dani Gurgel
The Weekly SFJAZZ Frequency
🎺 THE RECAP: The Botti Residency Wrap-Up
We just closed out a marathon week with trumpet virtuoso Chris Botti, whose seven-night residency at Miner Auditorium concluded on Sunday, January 11. Botti’s signature blend of cinematic jazz and high-gloss pop served as the perfect atmospheric start to the new year, featuring a rotating cast of world-class collaborators that kept the energy in the Center vibrant all week long.
🏛️ THE ANCHOR: A Weekend of Virtuosos
The weekend of January 16–18 brings a concentrated blast of instrumental mastery to the SFJAZZ stages, ranging from Brazilian traditions to modern jazz-tenor royalty.
Hamilton de Holanda Trio
When: Friday, January 16, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Miner Auditorium
The Vibe: Making his SFJAZZ debut, de Holanda is the undisputed "king" of the 10-string bandolin. Expect a masterclass in melodic improvisation that bridges the gap between traditional Brazilian Choro and contemporary jazz.
Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/hamilton-de-holanda-trio/
Melissa Aldana / Taylor Eigsti
When: Saturday, January 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Miner Auditorium
The Vibe: A heavyweight double-bill featuring two of the most acclaimed voices in modern jazz. Tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana brings the visionary sounds of her latest Blue Note release, Echoes of the Inner Prophet. She is joined by Bay Area native and two-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Eigsti, performing music from his 2025 GRAMMY-winning album, Plot Armor.
Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/upswing-melissa-aldana-taylor-eigsti/
🎷 THE LAB: Brazilian Intimacy
Vinicius Cantuária & Chico Pinheiro
When: January 16–17
Where: Joe Henderson Lab
The Vibe: For a more intimate experience, the duo of Cantuária and Pinheiro offers a supple, acoustic exploration of Brazilian jazz. This is "Psychedelic Rio," meeting masterful guitar composition in a room designed for deep listening.
Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/vinicius-cantuaria-chico-pinheiro/
🎨 THE COMMUNITY: SMARTBOMB Open House
When: Sunday, January 18, 4:00 p.m.
Where: SFJAZZ Center (Miner Auditorium & Joe Henderson Lab)
The Vibe: The SMARTBOMB takeover returns, featuring alto saxophonist Braxton Cook with the Kiefer Trio in Miner Auditorium, and a solo set by Josh Johnson in the Lab. This is the pulse of the next generation—blending jazz with hip-hop, soul, and electronic textures.
Tickets: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/braxton-cook-kiefer-trio/
🎙️ THE PIPELINE: Podcast Update
Our conversation with Chico Pinheiro is now live on all streaming podcast platforms, and you can listen to it here. Were are looking forward to interviewing Hamilton de Holanda and Braxton Cook this week.
🗓️ ON THE HORIZON
The heat continues next week with guitar virtuoso Marcus Machado (Jan 22) and the launch of Michael League’s highly anticipated Residency (Jan 28).
TICKET INFO
Venue: SFJAZZ Center
Address: 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Box Office: 415-788-7353 Tickets: Available at www.sfjazz.org
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