Adam Theis – MilesTrain Project
Trombonist and bandleader Adam Theis leads a tribute to Miles Davis, closing the Miles Davis Stage on Sunday with his MilesTrain Project ensemble.
Ruth Davies
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
Sylvia Cuenca is a jazz drummer known for her work as a bandleader and collaborator, performing in small ensemble and concert settings.
Kristen Strom
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.
Tammy Hall
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.
Realtime Collective
Featuring Kristen Strom, Tammy Hall, Ruth Davies, and Sylvia Cuenca, the RealTime Collective showcases some of the Bay Area’s most accomplished jazz musicians.
Freddie Bryant and Kaleidoscope West
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 & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Lavay Smith fronts the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, presenting swing and blues inspired by the great vocalists and bands of the early jazz era.
Mike Olmos Quartet and Friends
Trumpeter and bandleader Mike Olmos leads his quartet and special guests, drawing on his experience as a performer, composer, and mentor to younger musicians.
Jenna Mammina
Singer Jenna Mammina brings a wide-ranging repertoire shaped by her work as a recording artist and performer across jazz and contemporary music.