Marcus Shelby Quartet Celebrates Monk and Trane at Keys Jazz Bistro honors two innovators of modern jazz: pianist-composer Thelonious Monk and saxophonist John Coltrane. San Francisco bassist and bandleader Marcus...
Hard Bop Collective at Bird & Beckett marks the centenary of Jimmy Heath — born October 25, 1926 — with a program of tunes written by rhythm-section players. The Bay Area quartet, founded in 2011 and steeped in Art Blakey, Horace Silver and Cannonball Adderley, is fronted here by tenor saxophonist Bob Kenmotsu, who backed...
This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
Cliff Meyers & Friends is a jazz-funk and soul-jazz ensemble appearing at the Comstock Saloon. Led by Meyers with a rotating cast of Bay Area session players, the group delivers...
Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster...
McCall, Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation. After releasing her first CD ‘Body and Soul’ she was asked by the great bassist Ray Brown to be his...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge — featuring Brad Leali on alto saxophone, Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet), and Chris Siebert on Hammond organ, three veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and longtime collaborators most notably known as members of the Lavay Smith & Her...
Come dance to live Cumbia and Salsa rhythms at Local Edition!
Joe Warner Trio at Mr Tipples brings Bay Area pianist Joe Warner’s deep groove and wide-ranging jazz style to an intimate piano-trio setting. Joined by Nat Reeves on bass and Jemal Ramirez on drums, Warner moves between jazz standards, blues, ballads, and swing with the rhythmic energy that has also made him a longtime pianist...
My Dog Jack at The Deluxe brings a San Francisco folk band’s cold-coast take on western music to two shows: with Mae Powell on Friday and The Good Bad on Saturday. Drawing on years spent playing folk, jazz, and bluegrass around the Bay Area, the group has returned to songwriting with catchy original tunes, acoustic...
Caelan Cardello Trio at Black Cat brings the rising New York pianist to San Francisco for a three-night residency of sharp interplay, modern swing, and serious piano fire. Cardello has already shared stages and creative spaces with Christian McBride, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane, Paquito D'Rivera, Bruce Hornsby, and Dave Kikoski, and is...
Pacific Drive at The Riptide brings a traditional-bluegrass set to the Ocean Beach–adjacent roots-music bar. The Riptide’s programming is particularly associated with bluegrass, honky-tonk, blues, and country, making it a natural setting for the band’s acoustic, string-band sound.
The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals, with Mike McKevit...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his...
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (2023), Armen's musical journey has been enriched under the mentorship of the renowned jazz virtuoso, Dr. Eddie Henderson. Passionate about both performance and education, Armen has shared the stage with...
Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked...
Otherwise Brewing welcomes the Matt Bae Jazz Trio — led by San Francisco‑based jazz pianist Matthew Bae, whose roots in classical piano and viola, chamber music, orchestra, and American Gamelan...
Rumi Abe Trio at The Deluxe features San Francisco-based pianist Rumi Abe, who developed her jazz playing on Tokyo’s busy club scene before moving to the Bay Area in 2024. With bass and drums, she brings her compositions and improvisational style to an intimate piano-trio setting.
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique performance jam where musicians take to the stage to play...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open...
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and...
Live Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San...
Next Gen Jam at Bird & Beckett is the bookshop's recurring Sunday-afternoon jam session, pitched at student jazz players but open to anyone who wants to sit in. October's host band is the Walter Arron Quartet, four current Bay Area high school students: bassist and bandleader Walter Arron of the Nueva School, alto saxophonist Jairo...
