Hamilton de Holanda Trio Debut Ignites Miner Auditorium
Hamilton de Holanda made a striking SFJAZZ debut at Miner Auditorium, reframing choro through modern jazz language with a virtuosic trio performance that bridged Brazilian, African, and post-bop traditions.
Edward Simon’s “Latin Heart” Beats with the Pulse of the Present
Edward Simon expanded his trio with Chris Potter and Del Sol Quartet at Presidio Theatre, shaping Venezuelan song, new commissions, and chamber-jazz textures into a single, living narrative.
Marcus Shelby’s Orchestral Memory: Blues, Structure, and Community at SFJAZZ
On December 21, 2025, the Marcus Shelby New Orchestra brought Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite to Miner Auditorium, blending big band rigor with a deep meditation on Bay Area history and global resilience.