Steven Roby 5/4/26 Steven Roby 5/4/26

John Beasley: From Invisible Piano to Unlimited Miles

With a new album arriving on May 8 and an all-star Miles Davis centennial concert coming to the Presidio Theatre on May 14, pianist, composer, and arranger John Beasley moves between inward reflection and large-scale tribute while keeping the piano at the center of both projects.

Steven Roby 5/1/26 Steven Roby 5/1/26

The Sextet David Weiss Spent Decades Building

Trumpeter and composer David Weiss brings his sextet and music from Auteur to SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab on May 17, closing a tour that has given this seasoned working band time to settle, stretch, and sharpen.

Steven Roby 4/12/26 Steven Roby 4/12/26

Instant Alter Brings Future Fusion to SFJAZZ

Ahead of Instant Alter’s April 19 shows at SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab, vocalist Natasha Agrama talks about the band’s roots, its stripped-down but harmonically rich sound, and the values driving music built for the present moment.

Steven Roby 1/22/26 Steven Roby 1/22/26

Michael League: A Prism of Sound at SFJAZZ

Michael League brings a multi-night, multi-project residency to SFJAZZ that reveals the full scope of his musical world—from intimate duos to rhythm-driven collaborations—reframing the Snarky Puppy founder as curator, collaborator, and sonic architect.