OPEN SOUNDCHECK: Omar Sosa

SFJAZZ Open Soundchecks are an exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunity to experience our concert hall during the artist’s sound check, revealing the critical preparation that goes into making the performance a success.

Friday, March 6, 2026, 4:30-6pm
Lobby doors open at 4:15pm
SFJAZZ Miner Auditorium (201 Franklin Street, SF, CA)
Cost: FREE

For this performance, pianist Omar Sosa revisits the musical alchemy he achieved in collaboration with Cuban violinist and singer Yilian Cañizares on their joint 2018 Otá Records album, Aguas, an enchanting release inspired by jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern classical music that is dedicated to water, the life-giving source of existence, and Oshun, the Goddess of Love and Mistress of Rivers in the Lucumí tradition of Yoruba.

ABOUT OMAR SOSA
A world traveler who carries the verdant sounds and traditions of his native Cuba wherever he goes, seven-time GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominee Omar Sosa has forged powerful creative alliances around the globe. Born in Camagüey, Cuba and now a resident of Mallorca, Spain, the renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader is celebrated for blending Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, and global influences.

Sosa’s adventurous style has invigorated the Latin jazz scene worldwide, and he has released a succession of touchstone albums in settings ranging from solo piano to big band, and in collaboration with master musicians including Paolo Fresu, Adam Rudolph, Seckou Keita, former SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director John Santos, and the NDR Big Band. His week as an SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director gives an enlightening glimpse into his diverse range of musical pursuits. 

RESIDENT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OMAR SOSA 

Thu, Mar 5 • 7:30PM Omar Sosa & Stanford Jazz Orchestra: Music from the Album Es:Sensual
Fri, Mar 6 • 4:30PM Open Soundcheck w/ Omar Sosa
Fri Mar 6 • 7:30PM Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares: Aguas Trio
Sat, Mar 7 • 7:30PM Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos
Sun, Mar 8 • 7PM Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita: Suba Trio