Fillmore Jazz Festival 2026
Ricardo Scales is a San Francisco institution—a pianist, vocalist, and bandleader whose four-decade career has helped shape the city’s sound. Blending classical precision with jazz, gospel, and R&B, his playing reflects both deep training and a lifetime of live performance.
From the Redwood Room to the Top of the Mark, Scales has turned some of the city’s most iconic venues into musical gathering places, earning recognition that spans more than 30 albums, Billboard honors, and performances for national and international leaders.
He is also a driving force behind the Fillmore Jazz Festival, where he leads programming for the Jones Memorial stage. Known for his deep ties to the community, Scales curates lineups that honor the Fillmore’s legacy while showcasing the next generation of talent.
A performer, mentor, and cultural steward, Ricardo Scales continues to play a central role in sustaining the spirit of live music in San Francisco
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