For decades, Sonny Buxton has been one of the defining voices of Bay Area jazz radio. Longtime listeners know him from KCSM, but Sonny’s story reaches far beyond the microphone. A respected drummer, club owner, broadcaster, and mentor, Sonny has spent a lifetime immersed in jazz culture and in the company of many of the artists who shaped it. His connection to the music is personal, lived, and deeply rooted in the history of jazz itself.
In a rare live conversation with KCSM’s Greg Bridges—one of the station’s most trusted and knowledgeable voices—Sonny will share personal stories, reflections, and musical insights inspired by Miles Davis: the innovator, the bandleader, the cultural force, and the mystery at the center of modern jazz. Together, Sonny and Greg will explore not only the music, but the atmosphere, creativity, and spirit that made Miles one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
The evening will also feature live performances from the Erik Jekabson Quintet and rising young trumpeter Max Ehrhardt, connecting the spirit of Miles Davis and the Bay Area jazz tradition to the next generation of musicians carrying the music forward today. Throughout the night, guests will experience live jazz, conversation, storytelling, and the unmistakable warmth of the KCSM community gathered together in one room.
Set inside the intimate atmosphere of Press Club SF, Musings on Miles is will be one of those unforgettable KCSM evenings where the music, the stories, and the people all come together. It’s an opportunity to spend time with artists, broadcasters, listeners, and supporters who share a deep love for jazz and the culture surrounding it.
The event benefits the Sonny Buxton Jazz Legacy Fund, supporting the next generation of jazz broadcasters and musicians, and is presented in partnership with the Northern California Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation.
Can’t attend Musings on Miles? You can still support the next generation of jazz broadcasters and musicians with a gift to the Sonny Buxton Jazz Legacy Fund here.