This event is in the past.It took place on March 28, 2026 at SFJAZZ.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & BluesTwo rising stars, one unforgettable night. Lakecia Benjamin brings her soul-drenched sax that moves from church pews to hip-hop beats, while Pasquale Grasso's fingers fly across the fretboard with almost supernatural swing. The UpSwing series at SFJAZZ doesn't do boring.
Rising jazz stars
Double bill concert
Virtuoso musicians
Modern jazz venue
Tips
đ·"equally melodic and assertive, her sound feels rooted in tradition, yet broad enough to encompass R&B and Latin music" (New York Times)
đžGrasso started playing at age five, inspired by Bud Powell and Art Tatum
đMiner Auditorium was purpose-built for acoustics, not a bad seat in the house
Upswing: Lakecia Benjamin / Pasquale Grasso Trio
Civic Center
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesTwo rising stars, one unforgettable night. Lakecia Benjamin brings her soul-drenched sax that moves from church pews to hip-hop beats, while Pasquale Grasso's fingers fly across the fretboard with almost supernatural swing. The UpSwing series at SFJAZZ doesn't do boring.
Rising jazz stars
Double bill concert
Virtuoso musicians
Modern jazz venue
Tips
đ·"equally melodic and assertive, her sound feels rooted in tradition, yet broad enough to encompass R&B and Latin music" (New York Times)
đžGrasso started playing at age five, inspired by Bud Powell and Art Tatum
đMiner Auditorium was purpose-built for acoustics, not a bad seat in the house
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