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.
