Honored to Join SFJAZZ for Miles Davis’ Doo-Bop & Beyond: Miles & Hip-Hop (March 19)
I’m truly honored to be part of SFJAZZ’s Miles Davis centennial celebration for Miles Davis’ Doo-Bop & Beyond on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM in Miner Auditorium. (sfjazz.org)
What makes this one extra special is the company. I’ll be featured alongside legendary collaborators and musicians in a panel discussion hosted by Sway Calloway, with Easy Mo Bee, Vince Wilburn, Donald Harrison, and me. (sfjazz.org) On top of that, I’ll be sharing the stage and the turntables with Easy Mo Bee for DJ sets throughout the night.
Why this hits home for me
I’ve been a jazz fan for as long as I can remember. I grew up playing jazz as a drummer in my grade school years and later became a serious collector, the kind of collector who feels like every great record you find is another piece of the story.
And Miles is a centerpiece. Not just because he’s Miles Davis, but because his tone, restraint, and “say more with less” approach is the definition of cool. That mindset, that posture, that confidence in simplicity does not stay inside jazz. It bleeds into everything, especially hip-hop.
Miles’ Doo-Bop is a perfect example of that bridge. It’s a moment where you can hear the conversation between eras, jazz innovation meeting the language and texture of hip-hop, with Easy Mo Bee right at the center of that connection.
What to expect that night
DJ set by Easy Mo Bee to kick things off
Panel discussion hosted by Sway featuring Easy Mo Bee, Vince Wilburn, Donald Harrison, and me
Afterparty DJ sets with Easy Mo Bee and yours truly (sfjazz.org)
For my sets, I’m coming with a special all-vinyl selection tying hip-hop back to jazz through samples, deep cuts, and the original records that sparked the ideas. If you’re into that feeling of hearing a familiar hip-hop moment and then realizing where it came from, this night is for you.
Bay Area fam, pull up
If you’re in the Bay, I’d love to see you there. Come for the conversation, stay for the music, and let’s celebrate a true blueprint of innovation.
Tickets and full event details are on SFJAZZ. (sfjazz.org)
