The Destiny Muhammad Trio

Harp-centered, jazz vespers inspired, with original and reimagined works

About this Event


Destiny Muhammad, the self-dubbed "harpist from the hood", a curator, composer, bandleader and yes - harpist - is an Oakland-based musician with a unique vision: jazz inspired by Alice Coltrane, with deep Celtic roots.

With Destiny Muhammad, harp; Leon Joyce, Junior on drums and percussion; and Ron Belcher, upright bass.

Here's what critics have to say about The Destiny Muhammad Trio:

"Whether interpreting jazz standards or her original tunes, Muhammad turns every piece into a soulful adventure." - Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

"While certainly inspired by Alice Coltrane, Muhammad brings her own unique touch to the strings, as well as a contemporary melodic style that is exacting, whether she is working solo or accompanied" - Denise Sullivan | DownBeat Magazine

"Destiny Muhammad is a masterful, exploratory musician." SFJAZZ www.sfjazz.org

Artist Bio: Destiny Muhammad is a Recording/Performing Artist, Band Leader, Composer & Producer. Her genre , "Celtic to Coltrane" is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz & Storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny collaborations, curations and commissioning include: Grace Cathedral Christmas Concert Series; Stanford Jazz Festival featured Artist; Santa Cruz Symphony Recital Series; San Jose Jazz Fest Jazz Aid Commissioned Artist; Guest/Collaborator with Composer Marcus Shelby for Zaccho Dance ‘The Peoples Palace’ and featured on KQED Podcast & Sunday Music Drop; SFJAZZ Teaching Artist; Tribute to Native American Jazz Artist Jim Pepper and Guest Artist for Living Jazz Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d7pU_I7cvcamp;ab_channel=7VirtualJazzClub


Join us in person, by live-stream, OR on-demand! (For on-demand viewing, simply purchase a live-stream only ticket, and then watch the recording at your leisure anytime in the following two weeks.)

WE GUARANTEE ALL OF OUR PERFORMERS A MINIMUM FAIR WAGE - thanks to support from people like you!

COVID Safety Protocols:

• Masking is encouraged as an individual choice; this protects everyone from the spread of viruses. Masks will be readily available to those who want one.
• Up-to-date immunizations (including flu, COVID, pneumonia and RSV) are strongly encouraged.
• Hand sanitizer will be available, and is encouraged.
• Whenever weather permits, we will ventilate our spaces to the maximum degree possible, and employ the use of air purifiers.
• If you have tested positive for COVID, or feel at all unwell, we urge you in the strongest possible way to stay home.

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