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.
Ricardo Scales is a San Francisco pianist, vocalist, and longtime Fillmore Jazz Festival programmer, known for shaping the Jones Memorial stage and the city’s live music scene.
Bassist Ruth Davies is a longtime presence in the Bay Area jazz scene, known for her deep groove and work with leading jazz and blues artists. She appears with the RealTime Collective.
Sylvia Cuenca is a jazz drummer known for her work as a bandleader and collaborator, performing in small ensemble and concert settings.
Saxophonist Kristen Strom is known for her lyrical tone and work as both a bandleader and collaborator. She performs with the RealTime Collective at the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Pianist Tammy Hall brings a rich blend of jazz, blues, and gospel influences. A fixture on Bay Area stages, she performs with the RealTime Collective at the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Featuring Kristen Strom, Tammy Hall, Ruth Davies, and Sylvia Cuenca, the RealTime Collective showcases some of the Bay Area’s most accomplished jazz musicians.
Guitarist Freddie Bryant leads Kaleidoscope West, blending jazz with global influences and original compositions in a program shaped by his wide-ranging musical work.
Lavay Smith fronts the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, presenting swing and blues inspired by the great vocalists and bands of the early jazz era.
Trumpeter and bandleader Mike Olmos leads his quartet and special guests, drawing on his experience as a performer, composer, and mentor to younger musicians.