Explore artist bios for featured musicians appearing at the 2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival. These artists include legendary performers, special guests, and notable jazz musicians performing throughout the 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.