Fillmore Jazz Festival 2025
Ricardo Scales leads the All Star Ensemble in a program of gospel music reflecting the rich musical traditions of San Francisco’s Fillmore District. A vocalist, director, and longtime presence in the Bay Area gospel community, Scales brings together singers and musicians whose work is grounded in church, community, and live performance.
The ensemble draws on traditional and contemporary gospel repertoire, continuing a legacy shaped by generations of Fillmore churches and neighborhood choirs. Their appearance at the Fillmore Jazz Festival reflects the neighborhood’s longstanding connection between jazz, gospel, and community life.
Through this ensemble, Ricardo Scales continues his role as a musical leader, presenting gospel music as an essential part of the Fillmore’s cultural and musical history.