Jazz

Feb. 25, 2026

Cuban Jazz Artists Omar Sosa and Yilian Cañizares Bring 'Aguas' to Kuumbwa Jazz

The duo's spiritually grounded jazz project combines Cuban, African, and global influences.

Feb. 25, 2026

San Francisco's Marcus Shelby Telling Black History Through Music

Composer and bassist Marcus Shelby uses his music to dive deep into chapters of the Black American experience.

Feb. 20, 2026

Willow Celebrates Surprise-Dropped Album with Intimate Blue Note Show

The 25-year-old artist showcases her self-produced jazz-fusion evolution on 'petal rock black'.

Feb. 19, 2026

San Jose Jazz's New Works Fest Spotlights Rising Bay Area Artists

Talented musicians perform commissioned works as part of the annual winter series

Feb. 18, 2026

Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Donald Hayes Releases New Single 'A Funky Attitude'

The lead single from his 'Soul Searching' album was named Mediabase's No. 1 Single of the Year.

Feb. 14, 2026

Squirrel Nut Zippers to Celebrate 30 Years of 'Hot' with Exclusive Show

The band will perform their iconic 1996 album in its entirety on a special 'In the Afterlife' tour.

Feb. 12, 2026

Los Angeles Launches Inaugural Jazz Festival Aiming to Be World's Third Largest

The 25-day event in August 2026 is envisioned as the largest Black-owned jazz festival ever, blending world-class performances with community engagement and cultural education.

Feb. 12, 2026

Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist Plays Valentine's Fundraiser for All Saints Youth Choirs

Proceeds from the event will fund the choirs' trip to a festival in San Diego.

Feb. 10, 2026

Kristina Marinova's Album Earns Honors at World Entertainment Awards

The Bus Came By And I Got On recognized with multiple awards at prestigious ceremony in Los Angeles.

Feb. 9, 2026

Airbnb Partners With City of L.A. for Inaugural 'World-Class' Los Angeles Jazz Festival

The 25-day festival will culminate with a weekend of live music on Dockweiler Beach.

Feb. 9, 2026

Unheard Peggy Lee Recording of 'La Vie en Rose' Unveiled

Intimate 1952 performance of the French classic released for the first time.