- Stage: Miles Davis Stage (Sutter Street)
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Roger Glenn is a celebrated vibraphonist, flutist, and composer whose career has helped shape the sound of Latin jazz and contemporary jazz for more than five decades.
Based in the Bay Area, Glenn is known for his warm, expressive vibraphone style and his ability to blend traditional jazz with Afro-Latin rhythms. His work reflects the deep influence of both jazz improvisation and global musical traditions.
Throughout his career, Glenn has performed and recorded with an extraordinary range of legendary artists, including Herbie Hancock, Mongo Santamaría, Cal Tjader, Santana, and Dizzy Gillespie. His contributions to Latin jazz have earned him international recognition and a lasting place in the genre’s evolution.
His Latin Jazz Ensemble showcases his distinctive sound alongside accomplished musicians who bring energy, rhythm, and improvisational brilliance to the stage. Together, they create performances that are both sophisticated and deeply engaging.
A longtime contributor to the Bay Area jazz community, Roger Glenn continues to inspire audiences with music that reflects both tradition and innovation.
Links:
- Website
- YouTube
- All About Jazz – Roger Glenn