Performance: Dave Rocha Jazz Trio

Sunday, 9/27/2026
2:00 - 3:00

Suitable for:

All Ages

Enjoy an afternoon with one of the Bay Area's leading jazz groups, when the Dave Rocha Jazz Trio performs a vibrant set with music to delight all ages. This performance features Dave Rocha on trumpet and flugelhorn, Art Khu on electric keyboard, and Rave Abcarian on upright bass.

Dave Rocha's career highlights include performing with some of the best-known names in jazz (the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, the Larry Elgart Orchestra, Kaye Starr, Frankie Lane, the Larry Dunlap Big Band, and many more) on both the West and East Coasts.

Jazz Radio Station KCSM's Chris Cortez has said, "Dave's playing and repertoire evokes memories of the golden era of Modern Jazz, and in addition to being a nice guy, he happens to be a bepopper of the finest order." Frank Hanny, of Chez Hanny in San Francisco, has described Rocha as "a mature and eminently musical improviser. His sumptuous tone and carefully chosen notes embody real musical thought."

Space limited. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dance & Music

Enjoy performances, talks and workshops that celebrate movement and the musical arts.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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