Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble performs July 4, 2026 on the Miles Davis Stage at the Fillmore Jazz Festival

The Mood Swing Orchestra brings the golden age of swing to life with vibrant performances of classic big band music from the 1930s and 1940s. Featuring hits by legends like Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

Known for her expressive piano style and deep connection to the Bay Area jazz scene, Sundra Manning leads an exceptional quartet through an afternoon of inventive improvisation, rich melodies, and world-class musicianship.

Vocalist Kim Nalley returns to the Fillmore Jazz Festival, where she is a regular headliner on the California Stage and a leading figure in the Bay Area jazz scene.

Groove 8 is a dynamic U.S. jazz‑funk collective, renowned for four albums (latest: RPM), energetic live shows and Bay Area Fillmore Jazz Festival vibes.

Mission Delirium is a San Francisco brass and percussion ensemble that performs in the streets, blending global musical influences and engaging audiences throughout the Fillmore.

The Caribbean All-Stars are a Bay Area reggae group founded by drummer Hugh “Sweetfoot” Maynard, blending reggae, calypso, and Caribbean musical traditions.

Lavay Smith fronts the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, presenting swing and blues inspired by the great vocalists and bands of the early jazz era.

Mario Solomon is a Bay Area jazz artist known for expressive, groove-driven performances rooted in jazz, blues, and soul. A regular on the Northern California scene, he brings a dynamic, tradition-meets-modern sound to the Fillmore Jazz Festival.

Jonah Kim is an internationally acclaimed cellist known for his expressive tone, technical brilliance, and international performances with orchestras and chamber artists.

Former SFJAZZ Artistic Director Lilly Schwartz brings more than 25 years of experience in jazz programming and artist development to the Tony Bennett Stage at California Street at the 2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival.

SFJAZZ Manager of Artistic Programming Kevin Tomlinson brings his passion for jazz and engaging style to the Miles Davis / Sutter Street Stage as an emcee at the 2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival.

San Francisco arts leader Ashley Smiley brings her creativity and deep commitment to community storytelling to the John Coltrane Stage as emcee of the 2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival.