Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their...
Tammy Hall — It’s All About the Groove! at Keys Jazz Bistro finds the Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and educator exploring the music of Rodney Franklin, Tania Maria, Ahmad Jamal, and Angela Bofill. With more than four decades of work across jazz, blues, and musical theater, Hall brings a deeply rhythmic and expressive approach to the...
Patrick Wolff’s Swinging Organ Quartet brings the hard-grooving sound of late-1950s and early-1960s organ jazz to Mr. Tipples. Saxophonist Wolff is joined by Adam Shulman on Hammond B-3 organ, Jack...
Georgia Blues Band at Sheba Piano Lounge brings a soulful, guitar-driven blend of traditional blues, R&B, and upbeat shuffles to the Fillmore. Led by vocalist and harmonica player Georgia Jackson,...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds...
Benny Amon brings the vibrant, emotional sounds of classic jazz trios to Stookey's Blue Room — a San Francisco-based bandleader and sideman who specializes in the rich piano trio traditions...
Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket...
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...
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge — featuring Lavay Smith (Vocals) Brad Leali on alto saxophone, and Adam Shulman on...
Luke Westbrook Jazz Trio is a modern jazz group led by San Francisco–born guitarist Luke Westbrook, appearing at The Royale. Drawing on early experiences in educational jazz programs and appearances at events like the Monterey Jazz Festival and SF Jazz Festival’s Grammy in the Schools, Westbrook has become a first‑call guitarist on the Bay Area...
Adam Klipple Soul Quintet brings a wild, funky organ-driven set to Mr. Tipples, featuring John Palowitch on sax, Joel Behrman on trombone, Brian Sheu on guitar, Henry Plumb on drums,...
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice...
Get ready for an electrifying night as Hot Einstein takes the stage at Tupelo for one of their legendary residency sets. Known for their primordial urge to bring the roll...
Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their...
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums bring their high-energy, theatrical jump-swing spectacular to The Deluxe — led by the dynamic duo of Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit, this Oakland-based...
Mark Hummel plays at The Saloon. Grammy Award Nominee and Winner of two Blues Music Awards, Mark Hummel started playing harmonica in 1970 and is considered one of the premier...
Adam Klipple Soul Quintet brings a wild, funky organ-driven set to Mr. Tipples, featuring John Palowitch on sax, Joel Behrman on trombone, Brian Sheu on guitar, Henry Plumb on drums,...
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...
The Saloon in North Beach welcomes Blues Rider featuring Emma Jean Foster for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock. Led by Grammy‑nominated vocalist and songwriter Emma Jean...
LJ Holoman Trio brings electrifying Hammond B-3 organ jazz to Mr. Tipples, with LJ Holoman on organ, Elijah Green III on bass, and Dame Drummer on drums. A multiple Grammy-winning organist rooted in Oakland gospel, soul, and R&B, Holoman has performed and recorded with Tony! Toni! Toné!, Fantastic Negrito, and Dr. Dre, shaping a lush,...
Frankie and the Pool Boys bring sun-soaked, reverb-drenched good times to The Deluxe — this instrumental surf combo has been riding the wave since 2009, logging hundreds of shows and touring Europe twice, as well as Mexico and Japan. Headliners at the legendary Surfer Joe Festival in Livorno, Italy and the Baja Surf Stomp in...
Scopo Divino welcomes Helene’s Jazz Trio — celebrating Black American musical traditions with an evening of bebop, blues, standards, and beyond in a relaxed, outdoor setting on the front patio. Featuring Helene’s Jazz Trio with Bob Smolenski (Ricky Bobby), this special performance brings swinging rhythms and soulful melodies to the heart of the neighborhood.
