Drummer

Join us at the Playhouse for an unforgettable evening with Michael Carvin, a legendary drummer whose extraordinary talent and rhythmic mastery have made him an icon in jazz. From his early start in Houston to performing with giants like Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, and McCoy Tyner, Carvin’s career spans over five decades of groundbreaking music. Known for his powerful technique and creative depth, Carvin’s performance promises a dynamic showcase of jazz drumming at its finest—don’t miss this chance to experience his artistry live!

Michael Carvin

Sierra Madre Playhouse

This event is open to the public and no tickets are required for attendance.

Guest Artists visit SFCM to share their expertise with student musicians. 

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Michael Carvin, drummer

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Happy 100th Max!  We’re honored to be celebrating the Centennial of the legendary Max Roach - virtuoso drummer, percussionist, bebop pioneer and a fierce advocate of change, with an All-Star lineup of 25+ of LA’s finest musicians, dancers, poets and artists.

MAX ROACH ‘The Drum Also Waltzes’ Centennial Celebration 

Grand Performances

Among the most influential drummers in jazz and a veteran bandleader, Michael Carvin is an iconic artist whose resume includes work with Freddie Hubbard, Jackie McLean, Alice Coltrane, and dozens more. His Joe Henderson Lab debut focuses on his working trio, appropriately named the Michael Carvin Experience.

Drummer

Michael Carvin

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 9, 2026

Michael Carvin Experience · San Francisco Jazz

Past events

Nov 16, 2025

Michael Carvin · Chamber Music SoCal

Apr 10, 2025

Michael Carvin, drummer · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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