Thank you to the incredible audience that made the 20th Jazz on the Hill such a joyful celebration — the guests who filled the hill, the listeners who tuned in, the families who brought the next generation, and every person who helped make the 2026 festival feel unforgettable. Every cheer, every quiet listen, and every moment shared on the hill became part of something that reached far beyond the stage — from master artists to young musicians, from College of San Mateo to listeners around the world. If you missed the festival, or want to experience it again, listen to Jazz on the Hill on Spotify and join KCSM in bringing jazz to the world. Enjoy the photos below.
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Event Information
Jazz on the Hill 2026
Saturday, June 6
11 am – 6 pm
Free and open to the public (including Free Parking)
Outdoors in front of the CSM Library and Theatre
Photos from previous events
Things to bring
- Picnic blanket or low lawn chair
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
Don't bring
- Weapons
- Glass containers
- Outside alcohol (beer and wine will be available for sale)
- Tobacco and marijuana (CSM is a smoke-free campus)
- Pets (except service animals)
The Audiophile Foundation will be joining KCSM at our annual Jazz On The Hill for a Record Sale! All genres of music will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a record vendor for this event, please reach out to events@audiophilefoundation.org with your name and contact information. Audiophile Foundation is a proud supporter of KCSM JAZZ 91.
For event questions, please contact: Juanita (web@kcsm.org). For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Melissa (underwriting@kcsm.org). For membership information, please contact: Angie (membership@kcsm.org). For vendor information, please contact: Lauren (lauren.labadie@gmail.com).
Food Trucks & Booths
Craft Booths
- Mango Blossom Apiary
- Ramsess Art
- Lasana Taylor's Music Memorabilia
- Juan Zavala
- Jaminka Picture Framing
Organization Booths
- San Jose Jazz
- Hip Housing
- The Jazz School
- DJ Harry Duncan/In The Soul Kitchen/KCSM
- Jazz in the Neighborhood
- AT&T
- San Mateo Daily Journal
- BMO Bank
Schedule
Main Stage
| Time | Performers |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Nathan Tokunaga Quartet |
| 12:00 pm | Tuck and Patti |
| 1:30 pm | Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble with special guest Ray Obiedo |
| 3:00 pm | Miles Smiles: Featuring Essiet Essiet, David Sanchez, Edward Simon, Eddie Henderson, Akira Tana |
| 4:30 pm | Vanessa Collier |
Youth Stage
| Time | Performers |
|---|---|
| 11:30 am | Oaktown Jazz Workshop |
| 1:00 pm | Stanford Jazz Combo The Stanford jazz combo is made up of a passionate group of jazz players who all met as undergrads or earlier, coming in as Stanford freshman in 2021 or 2022. The group consists of Ethan Buck, Sean Huang, Daiki Nakajima, Alex Perry, Sid Yu, and Andrew Zhang. They all love the jazz classics but also enjoying composing originals and playing some of the most cutting-edge jazz out there today. |
| 2:30 pm | SF Jazz High School Allstars |
| 4:00 pm | SJZ High School Allstars |
Become a Friend of Jazz On The HIll
It takes $125,000 to bring Jazz on the Hill to life—and keep it free for everyone. Friends of Jazz on the Hill makes that possible—so the music fills the hillside and the day stays open to all. Discover how you can join us and become a Friend of Jazz On The Hill.
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