Steven Roby 4/20/26 Steven Roby 4/20/26

Aaron Diehl Finds the Space Between

Pianist Aaron Diehl brings his trio to SFJAZZ’s Miner Auditorium on April 26, drawing on early influences, Mary Lou Williams’s Zodiac Suite, and a refined sense of space and listening.

Steven Roby 4/14/26 Steven Roby 4/14/26

Lynne Arriale Brings Her Trio to Oakland

Ahead of her April 25 appearance at Piedmont Piano Company, pianist-composer Lynne Arriale reflects on the childhood ear that led her to jazz, the human values at the center of Being Human, and a trio set shaped by lyricism, optimism, and close listening.

Steven Roby 3/23/26 Steven Roby 3/23/26

Monty Alexander Hears One Word: Music

Ahead of his SFJAZZ appearance, Monty Alexander reflects on growing up in Kingston, absorbing every sound around him, and shaping a musical language where jazz, blues, calypso, and Jamaican rhythm all belong to the same joyful conversation.

Steven Roby 12/13/25 Steven Roby 12/13/25

Adam Shulman: A San Francisco Holiday Tradition Returns to SFJAZZ

For over a decade, pianist Adam Shulman has kicked off the holidays in San Francisco with his tribute to Vince Guaraldi. We sat down with him to discuss A Charlie Brown Christmas, his classical roots, and what to expect at his December 21st matinee at SFJAZZ.