The California Stage – Named for Tony Bennett for 2026 –FJF Artists 2026
is one of the premier venues at the Fillmore Jazz Festival, featuring top jazz, Latin jazz, and contemporary artists.
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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.
Singer Jenna Mammina brings a wide-ranging repertoire shaped by her work as a recording artist and performer across jazz and contemporary music.
Contemporary Jazz Orchestra performs Miles Davis and John Coltrane, July 4 at Fillmore Jazz Festival 2026 with a powerful 16-piece ensemble.
Vocalist June Cavlan performs jazz standards and classic repertoire, reflecting her work as a longtime singer in the Bay Area jazz community.
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.