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 Bobby Vickers), and Tom Scott.
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...
Jazz vocalist, arranger and songwriter Emily Day Swingtet appear at the Dawn Club. As “one of the major singers in her field” (Scott Yanow, Syncopated Times), Emily's voice carries the...
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 captivated audiences for over four decades.
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.
Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander bring a taste of San Diego's acclaimed soul-jazz scene to The Grove, performing as an intimate duo drawn from their six-piece band Tori Roze and The Hot Mess. Roze is a vocalist of rare range and imagination, weaving together influences from Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, Ella Fitzgerald, Björk, and musical theatre into something wholly her own. Alexander complements her with inventive guitar work that bends standard chord structures and time signatures into rich, atmospheric landscapes — together earning the band seven San Diego Music Award nominations and a glowing verdict from the San Diego Troubadour: "This […]
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 with no cover.
Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz, bossa nova, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French, shaping classic American Songbook and French repertoire with influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Astrud Gilberto and Madeleine Peyroux.
Sean “Mack” McDonald at Biscuits & Blues features the Augusta, Georgia–born guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose 2025 debut album Have Mercy! won the 2026 Blues Music Award for Best...
Character Select at Black Cat brings a live-band reimagining of classic video game music to San Francisco, turning themes from Hyrule, the Mushroom Kingdom, and Green Hill Zone into a high-energy set built on jazz, funk, and rock improvisation. Led by saxophonist Trevor Strohl on saxophone, EWI, and vocoder, the band pairs technical firepower with playful, full-throttle arrangements built for gamers and music lovers alike. He's joined by pianist Jonathan Franaszek, guitarist Dylan Escudero, bassist Miguel "FRUNKYMAN" Leyva, and drummer Nick Aganad.
Nick Rossi Quartet at Keys Jazz Bistro features San Francisco guitarist and bandleader Nick Rossi with Kamrin Ortiz on tenor saxophone and Ray Jacildo on Hammond organ. Known for leading one of the West Coast’s most popular Swing dance combos after developing his sound in Bay Area Rhythm & Blues bands, Rossi uses this organ-centered quartet to connect the propulsive drive of Swing with the earthy warmth of Soul and classic small-group
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 with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Dennis Palmieri at Sheba Piano Lounge brings his “Pop Piano Cabaret” to the Fillmore, shifting the room’s usual focus on jazz and blues toward a warm, singer‑songwriter sensibility rooted in 70s and 80s pop. His sets move through piano‑driven renditions of iconic soft‑rock favorites—think Billy Joel, Cat Stevens, James Taylor—alongside original songs from his debut EP Avenues, including his local anthem “Avenues,” an ode to finding home in San Francisco. In the lush, candlelit environment of Sheba, Palmieri turns the space into a communal living room, offering a relaxed mid‑week alternative that centers melody, storytelling, and intimate connection in the tradition […]
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 by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic alley into an only-in-North-Beach evening where the rebellious spirit of the Beats lives on in the most delightfully loud and unpredictable way. Come early, stay late, and expect the unexpected.
Hammond Cheese Combo at The Deluxe features Steve Lucky’s soulful, funky, and sometimes swingin’ organ trio bringing vintage 1960s groove to the Haight’s cozy listening room. With Ms. Getit on guitar and vocals, Steve Lucky on Hammond organ and Leslie, and Greg Wyser‑Pratte on drums, the band serves up hip, retro‑flavored instrumentals and vocal tunes that move from greasy funk to swinging soul‑jazz, all with a playful, feel‑good vibe tailored to the room’s intimate atmosphere.
Tomoko Funaki live at the Dawn Club Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Following in the footsteps of her parents, both musicians, she studied classical violin and flute. A move to New York exposed her to a broad range of musical genres but she found herself increasingly drawn towards jazz. After moving to San Francisco in 2002, she began studying upright bass and quickly immersed herself into the San Francisco jazz scene, studying and performing with luminaries including Ray Drummond, Rodney Whitaker, Rufus Reid, the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Andrew Speight, Vince Lateano, Mark Levine, Donald "Duck" […]
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 to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to ignore. Whether you're sipping on our signature cocktails or simply soaking in the sounds, Wednesdays at Persona are your new weekly ritual.
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 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 of the city’s up and coming funk, soul, and R&B ensembles. The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden, Funky Sound Experience, Jay Neal, The Groove Foundation, […]
The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon. Featuring Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, the quartet combines swinging standards, bluesy grooves, and boogie-woogie rhythms in the historic North Beach venue.
Otilia Donaire is a San Francisco–born blues‑rock singer and bandleader who appears at The Saloon, known for her strong vocals and energetic stage presence. Her music draws on blues roots...
Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list that feels like wandering through nightspots from Havana to Rio to San Francisco. Pair a glass of something bold with the music and let the room turn into your own little passport stamp for the evening.
Jesse Levitt brings his soulful, genre-defying sound to The Deluxe, a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist based between Oakland and New York City who lives at the intersection of deep-rooted jazz tradition and modern exploration. Whether fronting a high-energy funk set, layering cinematic textures on the EWI, or stepping into a first-call sideman role, Levitt's playing is defined by precision and soul that has earned him stages alongside legends including Wynton Marsalis, Benny Green, Jane Monheit, Wycliffe Gordon, and Questlove — who has featured his work to his own massive audience. From his original modern jazz collective with the Levit-Behrman Collective to Oaklandish […]
Sundra Manning Organ Quartet at The Deluxe showcases the Oakland-born Hammond B-3 organist, pianist, composer, and producer, a Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Bay Area musician whose three-decade career spans Jazz, Soul, Funk, Blues, and Gospel. Manning’s richly rhythmic, “funky, fresh and gritty” organ style reflects formative church experience and a career of collaborations with artists including Ledisi, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Larry Graham, Prince, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Sheila E., and Pete Escovedo; expect a groove-forward quartet set that combines soulful improvisation, deep pocket, and the classic Hammond-organ sound.
