Steven Roby 5/29/26 Steven Roby 5/29/26

Keeping the Flame Alive at The Bach: Barbara Riching Carries a Coastal Jazz Legacy Forward

Barbara Riching reflects on preserving the intimate spirit of The Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, the legendary Half Moon Bay jazz venue founded by her father Pete Douglas, while navigating the challenges of presenting world-class live music in today’s landscape.

Steven Roby 3/9/26 Steven Roby 3/9/26

Night 1: Omar Sosa and the Vitality of the Next Generation

Night one of Omar Sosa’s four-night residency at SFJAZZ pairs the Cuban pianist with the Stanford Jazz Orchestra. From backstage rehearsal rituals to a powerful big-band performance in Miner Auditorium, the evening becomes a meeting point between generations of jazz musicians.