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Caribérico
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCaribérico at The Deluxe brings a Latin‑infused, groove‑heavy sound into Haight Street’s cozy neighborhood bar, turning the room into a lively, dance‑friendly space for rhythms and melodies from across the...
$10Emmett Van Leer Trio
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEmmett Van Leer brings an intimate piano-trio set to The Deluxe, blending original compositions with a modern, lyrical approach to jazz improvisation. The Providence-born pianist and composer is currently studying with Helen Sung and Edward Simon at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and his music draws from the expressive space between contemporary jazz, post-bop,...
$10Big Daddy Cade’s Tribute to B.B. King – Sep 4th – 6th
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe only tribute act to have personal approval from B.B. King himself, Big Daddy Cade brings the real deal to SF with the BluesMastersBig Daddy Cade and the BluesMasters pay tribute to B.B. King at Biscuits & Blues in a three-night residency, September 4–6. Cade—described by the venue as the only B.B. King tribute artist...
$25Max Haymer Power Trio
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMax Haymer Power Trio brings the Grammy-nominated pianist to San Francisco for his Black Cat debut, a three-night residency built for drama, momentum, and explosive live interplay in what Haymer calls "athletic jazz." He spent a decade as pianist and musical director for ten-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval and also collaborates with vocalist Jane Monheit;...
$20Larry Vuckovich: Hector Lugo Jazz/Latin Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Hector Lugo Jazz Latin Trio featuring John Callaway brings a truly one-of-a-kind musical experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — a powerhouse ensemble with a wide-ranging repertoire unlike any other Latin jazz trio on the scene today. From rare swinging standards and jazz classics by Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, and Sonny...
$40DMN
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDMN brings a piano-trio jazz set to Mr. Tipples, featuring Michael Potter on piano, Alan Jones on bass, and Micheal Mitchell on drums. The group centers on Mitchell’s dynamic drumming, with Potter and Jones providing the melodic and rhythmic interplay of a seasoned Bay Area jazz trio. Tickets: $15-20
$15Danny Bittker Quintet
Bird & Beckett 653 Cheney St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDanny Bittker Quintet at Bird & Beckett brings the veteran multi-reed player back to the bookshop with an expanded, percussion-heavy lineup and two guest vocalists. Based in the Bay Area since 1981, Bittker has performed worldwide with groups including Mo' Fone, Mitch Woods, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums, and the Rova Saxophone Quartet, alongside...
$25Charles Unger Experience
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Charles Unger Experience brings saxophone-led Bay Area jazz to Sheba Piano Lounge, blending original music and familiar tunes with R&B, soul, blues, world-beat color, and New Orleans funk. Unger is a San Francisco saxophonist, composer, and bandleader with more than four decades on the local scene, and Sheba has long been a regular stop...
FreeSaturday~Flamenco, Music of the Andes, Latin Dance
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesThis 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.
$19.95Cliff Meyers & Friends
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCliff Meyers & Friends is a jazz-funk and soul-jazz ensemble appearing at the Comstock Saloon from 8 pm to 11 pm. Led by Meyers with a rotating cast of Bay Area session players, the group delivers deep, groove-driven sets that balance tight soulful arrangements with open improvisational interplay, filling the historic saloon's high-ceilinged, 1907-era room...
FreeRotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
FreeBrad Leali & Adam Shulman
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge — Brad Leali on alto saxophone, and Adam Shulman on Hammond organ, three veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and longtime collaborators most notably known as members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band, where...
FreeAzure McCall
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMcCall, 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...
FreeOctomutt Duet
The Rite Spot 2099 Folsom Street at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Octomutt Duet brings their genre-bending sound to their home turf at The Rite Spot — a San Francisco Bay Area duo featuring Ashley Adams on bass and Ted Savarese on guitar and vocals, their music draws from folk, blues, roots rock, and experimental indie into the kind of hard-to-pigeonhole mix that feels distinctly San...
FreeOakland Jazz Funk Project
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Oakland Jazz Funk Project appears at Local Edition with a set that moves between straight-ahead jazz, 1970s funk, fusion, R&B, and contemporary neo-soul. The group approaches jazz as a living language that continues to evolve, highlighting the connections between classic forms and newer groove-based styles. Their music will warm your heart, speak to your...
FreeLate Night: JC Grady Trio
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Dawn Club for the late night set. JC Grady is a Bay Area drummer with a broad orbit — bandleader, collaborator, composer, teacher. Her music finds the through-line between bebop's swing and the raw momentum of punk and dance, held together by an improviser's instinct and a deep respect for the...
FreeShawn Myers Quintet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesShawn Myers Quintet brings Oakland-based drummer and composer Shawn Myers to Mr. Tipples, joined by Alan Jones on bass and Michael Potter on piano. Myers holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in jazz studies and performance, has worked as drummer for Leyla McCalla, and leads projects that move between modern jazz, Afro-pop, and broader global influences....
$15Fred Ross
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVocalist Fred Ross reunites with musicians from his long-running Harry Denton’s Starlight Room era for a one-night, 9 PM set at Keys Jazz Bistro on Saturday, September 5. Music director and keyboardist Kent Strand—former Starlight Room entertainment director and bandleader—joins Ross with drummer Deszon Claiborne and bassist Ron Belcher for a polished, lounge-ready night of...
$40Big Daddy Cade’s Tribute to B.B. King – Sep 4th – 6th
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe only tribute act to have personal approval from B.B. King himself, Big Daddy Cade brings the real deal to SF with the BluesMastersBig Daddy Cade and the BluesMasters pay tribute to B.B. King at Biscuits & Blues in a three-night residency, September 4–6. Cade—described by the venue as the only B.B. King tribute artist...
$25Max Haymer Power Trio
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMax Haymer Power Trio brings the Grammy-nominated pianist to San Francisco for his Black Cat debut, a three-night residency built for drama, momentum, and explosive live interplay in what Haymer calls "athletic jazz." He spent a decade as pianist and musical director for ten-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval and also collaborates with vocalist Jane Monheit;...
$20My Blue Soul
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMy Blue Soul is a vibrant San Francisco band specializing in soul, blues, and funk with a monthly residence at the Saloon. Formed in 2010, they gained a strong local following with energetic live shows and an eight-year residency at the renowned Condor Club. The band features Carmin D’Leto on vocals and guitar, Brandon Jackson...
FreeTHE GOOD STUFF
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStraight out of San Francisco, The Good Stuff has been shaking up the local music scene for seven years strong. A high-energy fusion of funk, rock, and soul- jazz jams, this 6 piece Bay Area powerhouse delivers electrifying performances that turn any crowd into a dance party! Band Members: Bdubs (Guitar/Backup Vocals) Andrew Balmat (Vocals/Guitar)...
$15Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKeeping 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 late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
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