This event is in the past.It took place on May 23, 2026 at SFJAZZ.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & BluesMakaya McCraven turns drums into hypnotic experiments. The Chicago "beat scientist" fuses live jazz improvisation with looped grooves for a show that feels like a dance party and a masterclass all at once.
experimental jazz
live looping
intimate venue
acoustic excellence
Tips
🔊"acoustics are tremendous" in the balcony
🎧"one of the finest listening rooms" in SF
🍽️dine locally pre-show in Hayes Valley
Makaya McCraven
Civic Center
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesMakaya McCraven turns drums into hypnotic experiments. The Chicago "beat scientist" fuses live jazz improvisation with looped grooves for a show that feels like a dance party and a masterclass all at once.
experimental jazz
live looping
intimate venue
acoustic excellence
Tips
🔊"acoustics are tremendous" in the balcony
🎧"one of the finest listening rooms" in SF
🍽️dine locally pre-show in Hayes Valley
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