John Palowitch brings his singular sound to The Deluxe — one of the Bay Area's most sought-after saxophonists, this alto specialist runs his horn through guitar pedals to create a uniquely powerful blend of progressive R&B, hip-hop, and fusion. Raised in Pleasanton and schooled at the University of Miami Frost School of Music on a...
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area players including Cliff Myer on guitar, Bob Johns on piano, Mauro Pannitto on bass, Marty Brewer on drums, and Rick Brown on trombone, delivering hot...
Step into DecoDance on a Thursday night and you’ll find Gaucho turning the Art Deco lounge into a Paris-meets-San-Francisco swing party. Their hot-club–inspired sound — acoustic guitars, bass, and horns weaving gypsy jazz, musette, and classic swing — pairs perfectly with the bar’s Great Gatsby mood and craft cocktails. Grab a booth under the moody...
Georgette brings their hypnotic, guitar-driven sound to the Rite Spot — a San Francisco band drawing from psych, shoegaze, post-punk, and krautrock into something that sounds like Stereolab meeting the Brian Jonestown Massacre. Expect two sets of distinctly underground indie with a swirling, immersive energy that is pure San Francisco.
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka...
After studying drums with Tony Williams in San Francisco, André has performed around the world with various artists including Dayna Stephens, Ambrose Akinmusire, Mike Olmos, Stacy Dillard, Julian Lage, George Kontrafouris, Perico Sambeat and Albert Sanz. After a stint back in his native Finland and some years in Spain, André returned to the Bay Area...
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. Located on the edge of the historic Broadway corridor, this charming French lounge provides the perfect backdrop for the "Hot Club" sound. With its selection of authentic French cocktails and wines, the venue feels less...
The Powell Street Blues Band has been a San Francisco blues institution since 1978, led by co-founder and guitarist Yoko Arimichi. They perform regularly at The Saloon, delivering authentic and powerful blues with longtime members like drummer Robi Bean and bassist Tim Wagar. The band is renowned for their soulful, deep-rooted blues performances that have...
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Le Jazz Hot, the local trio/quartet incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco, brings spirited Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz to Scopo Divino every Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 PM. Led by guitarist Paul “Pazzo” Mehling, the group channels the acoustic string swing of 1930s Paris—often with guitar, bass, clarinet, and violin—in a dinner-and-wine setting...
Benno Marmur brings the sophisticated swing of New York City's finest rooms to Mr. Tipple's — a highly sought-after guitarist whose career has taken him to the stages of Smalls,...
Grant Levin is a pianist and composer based in San Francisco appearing at Key's Jazz Bistro. He has performed at the San Jose, Stanford, Fillmore, Cotati, Benicia, and SF jazz...
Torré Aledia makes his Black Cat debut showcasing original material written by him and his band. Torré, a Filipino-American bassist and composer is based here in the Bay Area and...
Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! Performing every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the...
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play...
Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and original jazz songs, set...
Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored...
Kazemde George brings deep musical intelligence and a rich cross-cultural vision to The Deluxe — an Oakland-based jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator raised in Berkeley by Caribbean parents, he completed the prestigious Harvard/NEC joint program earning a Bachelor's in Neurobiology and a Master's in Jazz Composition, studying with Miguel Zenón, Jason Moran, Donny McCaslin, and...
Hi-Lo Club on Polk Street welcomes Parlor Tricks — the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band, a hot‑jazz quartet specializing in swing, syncopation, and stomp inspired by 1920s speakeasies...
For over a decade Otherwise Brewing has hosted Beer with Soul with the mega talented Booker D. Beers With Soul pairs DJ Booker D’s all-vinyl 45 RPM selections with Otherwise...
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more...
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
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...
Ollie Dudek's Jazz Odyssey comes to the Dawn Club — a San Francisco Bay Area native and second-generation jazz bassist with a BA in Jazz Studies from the California Jazz...
Paris 75 in North Beach welcomes the Renner Jazz Quartet for an evening of velvet melodies, candlelit ambiance, and timeless jazz in an intimate, European‑style setting. With Renner on tenor...