This event is in the past.It took place on April 11, 2026 at SFJAZZ.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesThe "beat scientist" drummer fuses live jazz improvisation with hip-hop electronics across four nights, recording each show for a future album.
Jazz
Live Music
Hip-Hop Fusion
Experimental
Tips
🎧McCraven records every show to rework into future releases—attend multiple nights to hear how the set evolves.
🎻The In These Times ensemble adds strings this run—expect richer textures than his standard quartet sets.
🥂May 21 offers a pre-show benefit in the Leaders Circle Lounge if you want the VIP treatment.
Makaya McCraven
Civic Center
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesThe "beat scientist" drummer fuses live jazz improvisation with hip-hop electronics across four nights, recording each show for a future album.
Jazz
Live Music
Hip-Hop Fusion
Experimental
Tips
🎧McCraven records every show to rework into future releases—attend multiple nights to hear how the set evolves.
🎻The In These Times ensemble adds strings this run—expect richer textures than his standard quartet sets.
🥂May 21 offers a pre-show benefit in the Leaders Circle Lounge if you want the VIP treatment.
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