sasha berliner

ABOUT:

Sasha Berliner is a musician, composer, producer, and band leader from San Francisco, CA. A rock drummer turned vibraphonist, she 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, whose influence directly aided the development of her unique style.

Sasha’s first marquee show on the NYC scene was at NYC Winter Jazz Fest in 2018, followed by Atlanta Jazz Fest and Burlington Jazz Fest. She was the first US recipient of the LetterOne “Rising Stars” Jazz Award in 2019, which facilitated touring as a band leader and the creation of her debut album Azalea. The album was nominated for JazzTimes’ “Best New Release” and praised for its shimmering, genre-blending sound.

In 2020, Sasha was named winner of the DownBeat Critics’ Poll “Rising Star – Vibraphone,” becoming both the first woman and the youngest recipient in the poll’s history. She has since headlined major international festivals including Newport, Monterey, and Montreal Jazz Festivals.

Sasha’s third studio album, Fantôme, was released 2025 on Outside In Music. The album features Taylor Eigsti, Harish Raghavan, Jongkuk Kim, and Lex Korten.