The 20th annual Jazz on the Hill festival took place on June 6, 2026, at the College of San Mateo campus in Belmont, presented by KCSM Jazz 91.1. - Rising star Nathan Tokanaga, a Belmont native, returned from NYC to perform with his new quartet.
- Veteran duo Tuck & Patti delivered a seasoned set, followed by Roger Glenn's Ensemble with Ray Obiedo. - A special tribute to Miles Davis on his 100th birthday featured top musicians including Eddie Henderson and Akira Tana.
- Saxophonist Vanessa Collier closed the event with a powerful blues performance. The festival enjoyed sunny weather despite a brief afternoon cloud cover, drawing a lively crowd to the library lawn.