GrandLife Hotels proudly presents the Downtown NYC JazzFest, a five-night jazz festival taking place April 22–April 26, 2026, across The Django, Roxy Bar and Club Room at Soho Grand. The festival will showcase an extraordinary lineup of emerging voices, marquee performers, and forward-thinking artists who embody the past, present, and future of New York jazz. Roxy Bar will shine a spotlight on the best up-and-coming talent in the New York City jazz scene, featuring rising stars who reflect the sound and spirit of a new generation.

Sasha Berliner is a musician, composer, producer, and bandleader from San Francisco, CA. A rock drummer turned vibraphonist, Sasha was introduced to the instrument while attending Oakland School for the Arts. She moved to New York City in 2016 to attend the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, studying under acclaimed vibraphonist Stefon Harris. Harris’ influence on Sasha, in particular with regard to harmony, directly aided the development of her unique style. Her 2019 debut album Azalea in 2019 was nominated for the JazzTimes Readers’ Poll’s “Best New Release” and has been described as “shimmering and thoughtful” (Kassel, TIDAL), “gleefully exploring various genres and headspaces” (Tremblay, CTEBCM). She was named winner of the 2020 Downbeat Critics’ Poll “Rising Star – Vibraphone” category. Don’t miss her at the inaugural Downtown NYC JazzFest.