10 Artists To Look Out For In 2026
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SFJAZZ staff pick 10 artists you should keep an eye out for in 2026. These young artists are already making waves but you should expect big things from them throughout the year. The list includes Snarky Puppy leader Michael League, rising vibraphonist and SF native Sasha Berliner, keyboardist and producer Kiefer, in-demand bassist Anna Butterss, saxophonist and producer Josh Johnson, Oakland-based vocalist Dani Offline, saxophonist Emilio Modeste, the New Jazz Underground, baritone vocalist Tyreek McDole and bassist-producer Sam Wilkes.
SFJAZZ Staff Members (in order of appearance):
Victoria Verba (Senior Major Gifts Officer)
Kevin Tomlinson (Manager, Artistic Programming)
Sam Hale (Artistic Administrator)
Ayden Johnson (Artistic Assistant)
Briana Scales (Ensembles Manager, Education)
Nate Landry (Web Producer)
Justin Esposito (Content Strategist)
Rebeca Mauleon (Director, Education & Community Engagement)
Ross Eustis (Director of Digital)
Diego Munguia (Digital Projects Coordinator)
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