Harpist

Harpist and bandleader Destiny Muhammad conjures the spirits of John and Alice Coltrane with this musical tribute to two giants of jazz, featuring tenor saxophonist James Mahone and pianist Glen Pearson alongside Muhammad’s stellar trio. We invite you to celebrate 100 years of the Coltrane legacy!

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Family Matinee w/ Destiny Muhammad

SFJAZZ Center

A jazz harp player and soul-powered vocalist, Destiny Muhammad champions the legacy of the women who came before her while taking the instrument into enthralling new terrain. Following in the footsteps of jazz harp master Dorothy Ashby (who recorded with everyone from Freddie Hubbard and Frank Wess to Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder), the Destiny Muhammad Trio is her sleek and soulful ensemble. In addition to her many accolades, Muhammad is a current YBG Festival Seed Commission Artist. Designed to showcase Muhammad’s soaring vocals and transporting string work, her combo turns every piece into a spirit-rousing adventure, whether she’s interpreting jazz standards or her original tunes.

Destiny Muhammad Trio

Yerba Buena Gardens 

A masterful jazz singer, composer, harpist, and band leader, Destiny Muhammad returns after her recent rousing performance with Santa Cruz Symphony. She is known for work with Azar Lawrence, Marcus Shelby, Omar Sosa, and John Santos. Destiny has been called a "sound sculptor" and compared with Alice Coltrane. She was awarded the ASCAP Songwriter Award, California Entertainers Music Awards Female Jazz Artist of the Year, SF JAZZ Teaching Artist, Bay Area Jazz and Blues Award, and a Raise Karma Virtual Residency position. Come experience Destiny's jazz harp magic!

Harpist

Destiny Muhammad

Events

Past events

Sep 19, 2026

Family Matinee w/ Destiny Muhammad · San Francisco Jazz

Jul 2, 2026

Destiny Muhammad Trio · Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

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