Pianist

Known as a saxophonist who continues to pioneer a robust fusion of swing, bebop, R&B and blues, Hainsworth is in demand as a musician and composer/arranger. Hainsworth also serves as Associate Dean, and Executive Director Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) program. 

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Jason Hainsworth, RJAM

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Join us for a wonderful masterclass presented by establish Blue Notes artist and pianist Paul Cornish at SDSU's Smith Recital Hall!

Paul Cornish Masterclass

San Diego State University

Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists working today. Joshua was born in Berkeley, California, and he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of music (jazz, classical, rock, soul, Indian, Indonesian, Middle-Eastern, African). Also, a wide range of instruments (recorder, piano, guitar, gatham, gamelan). Then, Redman began playing clarinet at age nine before switching to the tenor saxophone one year later.

Joshua Redman Quartet

Dakota

Originally hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lenard Simpson’s well-earned reputation as “quickly becoming one of the most important saxophonists of this generation” (Kiefer) has secured him a spot as a rising star among his contemporaries. From his early days in Milwaukee as a self-taught beginner, to formal studies at Northern Illinois University (B.M., jazz performance) and UCLA’s Herbie Hancock Institute (M.M., music performance jazz), Simpson’s natural ability and outstanding musicianship have been recognized by some of the most celebrated jazz musicians and pedagogues across the world, including Herbie Handcock, Christian McBride, Wayne Shorter, and many more.

Lenard Simpson Quartet

Dearborn Station

A gifted and award-winning vibraphonist, composer, and producer, San Francisco native Sasha Berliner brings music from her upcoming album Fantome to this homecoming performance. Berliner began on drums at eight and attended the Oakland School for the Arts, studying with Howard Wiley and Dave Ellis before becoming a two-year member of the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Orchestra, performing with the Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and Stanford Jazz Workshops.  

Sasha Berliner

SFJAZZ Center

Travel through the world of Leonard Cohen with an extraordinary ensemble of legends and luminaries including Madison Cunningham, Ben Folds, Bill Frisell, Don Henley, Gregory Porter, JD Souther, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Trisha Yearwood*. Backed by the raw power of the NSO, this unforgettable concert event features Leonard Cohen’s timeless music—including “Suzanne,” “Hallelujah,” “Famous Blue Raincoat,” and more conducted by seven-time Grammy–winning sensation Vince Mendoza.

Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen

Kennedy Center

Following the success of MoodSwing in 2022, Redman returns with his latest project Where Are We. An album of songs about specific places in the USA, it is both a celebration and a critique of America, as much as it's also a project of ballads, standards, romance, social reflection, melodic invention, improvisation and even tribute. Above all, it is a meditation on power and the importance of place.

Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa

Barbican Centre

The Skaneateles Festival welcomes back the explosive and exploratory saxophonist, Joshua Redman. In over 20 albums he has garnered top honors from critics and audiences, including a 2023 Grammy nomination for the album ‘LongGone’ by Joshua, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear a jazz great at the top of his game.!

Pianist

Paul Cornish

Events

Past events

Feb 16, 2026

Jason Hainsworth, RJAM · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Jan 29, 2026

Paul Cornish Masterclass · San Diego State University School of Music and Dance

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