Next Gen Jazz Jam Session at Bird & Beckett hands the stage to students from Ruth Asawa School of the Arts for the bookshop's monthly youth showcase, supported by Jazz in the Neighborhood. Trumpeter Dylan Acker, a RASOTA senior, leads a quartet featuring RASOTA graduate Dexter Dryg on guitar (headed to New York next), Nueva...
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Meet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Mose Def celebrates the sly, blueswise songwriting of jazz pianist and vocalist Mose Allison at Mr. Tipple’s on Sunday, September 6. Flower Piano co-creator Dean Mermell sings with Kymry Esainko on piano, Joe Kyle on bass, Randy Odell on drums, and Tom Griesser on sax, revisiting Allison’s sharp lyrics, laid-back swing, and distinctive meeting point...
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
The Deluxe welcomes Night School with Torré Aledia on guitar — an all‑improv session led by the Filipino‑American bassist, producer, and composer who has become a key voice in the Bay Area’s neo‑soul, R&B, and jazz‑fusion scene. Known for hosting the bi‑weekly R&B jam “The Scene” and his free‑flowing “Night School” sessions, Torré brings the...
Max 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;...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes the Brad Leali Jazz Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht — Carla's sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of Brad Leali, one of today's most notable saxophonists who has toured and recorded with Harry Connick, Jr., the Count Basie Orchestra, and Lyle Lovett,...
The 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...
Alberto Gutierrez is a Spanish guitarist and vocalist appearing at Amélie in Polk Gulch. He is one half of the duo Dos Bandoleros. His sets draw on the blend of Latin‑rooted rhythms and acoustic songcraft, bringing a warm, intimate energy that pairs naturally with Amélie’s relaxed wine bar atmosphere.
Grammy Winner Jose Andres Rodriguez - “El Sinsonte”, Changüí master singer and musician from Guantanamo Cuba, in duo performance with Kai Lyons on Tres Cubano, exploring the funky, folkloric, 19th-century music of Eastern Cuba. $20 cover charge / students $10
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
Berkeley-born Nashville Honeymoon brings its free-spirited California country and honky-tonk sound to The Riptide, led by songwriting and married duo Hank Maninger and Lynne Maes with Leor Beary and Tim Wagar. Pedal-steel master Joe Goldmark joins the group for its monthly First Sunday residency, adding classic country shimmer to originals and golden-age C&W favorites; doors...
Mose Def celebrates the sly, blueswise songwriting of jazz pianist and vocalist Mose Allison at Mr. Tipple’s on Sunday, September 6. Flower Piano co-creator Dean Mermell sings with Kymry Esainko on piano, Joe Kyle on bass, Randy Odell on drums, and Tom Griesser on sax, revisiting Allison’s sharp lyrics, laid-back swing, and distinctive meeting point...
Cap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....
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...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring Lavay Smith (Vocals): The "Queen of Classic Jazz" delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends and Chris Burns, a veteran keyboardist, pianist, and organist known for his masterful work on the Hammond organ.
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
The Blues Jam at Swig is a longstanding, open-format Sunday blues session where players and singers can bring an instrument, sign up, and join the house band. Currently led by guitarist and vocalist Adam Fumarola, the Industry Night jam emphasizes spontaneous collaboration, deep blues grooves, and a welcoming community atmosphere for both musicians and listeners.
Max 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;...
Jake Sampson is a blues singer, songwriter, and bassist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Originally from Detroit and influenced by Motown bassist James Jamerson, he blends soulful R&B roots with blues, jazz, and funk in original material that extends beyond standard blues covers and clichés.
Keys Jazz Bistro welcome Janice Maxie Reid to the stage. A “one-woman band”, Janice often doubles as a keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of nature. Her soulful, angelic and daringly accurate vocal prowess, distinctive four-octave voice range and engaging stage presence captivate her audiences .Janice’s vast musical gifts and...
Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha turn Monday afternoons at The Saloon into a 4–8 pm time warp of classic rock and sixties-era favorites, delivered with the easy swagger of true North Beach regulars. Armed with Peter’s ringing 12‑string acoustic and Roger’s soulful electric guitar and vocals, the duo leans into songs you know by heart—Dylan,...
Join Swing Shift at Scopo Divino as they celebrate classic American swing music, putting their unique spin on the Great American Songbook. Led by Richard Southwick on vocals and guitar, the trio features the talents of Nathan Ladyzhensky on violin and melodica, and Douglas Mandell on double bass. While their focus is on songs from...
Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.