Jazz Mafia’s Cannonball Show salutes Cannonball and Nat Adderley with a hard-swinging sextet at Keys Jazz Bistro, recapturing the brothers’ soulful, explosive brand of 1960s–’70s hard bop. Alto saxophonist John...
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...
Wendy DeWitt plays boogie woogie and blues on the National and International blues scene. And you can see her at the Saloon. With Kirk Harwood, Wendy is a two-time regional...
Daniel Herrera’s Verve Quintet brings the driving energy of 1960s hard bop to Mr. Tipples. Led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and tenor saxophonist Andrew Dixon, the Bay Area ensemble honors...
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 breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity sensory experience where the "restless melodicism" of local jazz meets the refined flavors of France. Featuring the Dewayne Oakley Blues Ensemble This weekend’s soundtrack is provided by the seasoned mastery of Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson. As cornerstones of the Bay Area music scene, this duo […]
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 corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and improvisational Jazz. Drawing from the "busking" tradition of New Orleans and the European "Hot Club" sound, the ensemble specializes in acoustic music that is both technically brilliant and completely unpretentious. The line-up is fluid, often featuring a "who’s who" of local instrumentalists who bring a "restless […]
The Orphans perform at the Saloon. Jon Lawton is one of the best Folk, Blues, Americana singer/songwriters you’ve never heard of. He has been writing, recording and performing for decades. Jon plays an always interesting blend of original and traditional blues, country and folk music. Big Bill Broonzy, Brownie McGhee, John Lee Hooker, Hank Snow, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, and Merle Haggard are significant influences for him. During his show Jon will rotate from National Steel, 12-string, 6-string guitars and banjo. Jon’s old-style guitar (and banjo!) technique, plaintively conversational vocal style and dynamic ability to move seamlessly through rags, stomps, and […]
Sami Stevens is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and pianist appearing at The Grove, drawing on jazz, soul, folk, and indie rock influences to deliver intimate original music rooted in the tradition of classic American singer-songwriters of the 1960s and 70s. She released her debut solo album Morning on Sunnyside Records in 2023 and has toured extensively as a collaborator with nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones, with additional performance credits spanning the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Apollo Theatre, and Lincoln Center, making her appearance at The Grove a rare opportunity to catch a world-class artist […]
DMN 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: $15-30
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.
Six Roses at Etcetera Wine Bar brings the multi‑genre collaboration between saxophonist David Boyce and guitarist/loop artist Michael Cavaseno into the Mission’s cozy wine bar, turning the room into an intimate sound lab for improvisation and texture. Blending saxophones, guitar, and live loops, Six Roses moves fluidly across jazz, ambient, soul, and experimental sounds, making this set feel like an evening of deep listening and relaxed neighborhood hanging over thoughtful wines and small plates
Caribérico 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 Caribbean and Iberian worlds. Leaning into a mix of Latin jazz, salsa‑tinged tunes, and soulful, guitar‑ and horn‑driven arrangements, the band’s warm tone and tight rhythm section make for an evening that feels festive, inviting, and relaxed all at once.
Hipsteria brings its lively blend of jazz, soul, swing, and party music to Belle Cora. Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and vocals, the San Francisco group draws on a rotating lineup of seasoned players and a repertoire that ranges from jazz standards and blues to R&B, bossa nova, funk, and dance classics.
Emmett 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, and the classic piano-trio tradition.
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 personally approved by King—recreates the legend’s signature blend of expressive vocals, lyrical electric-guitar solos, deep blues grooves, and classic band arrangements; Friday and Saturday shows are at 6:30 and 9 PM, with Sunday sets at 5 and 7 PM. Tickets: $15-60
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; a recent South Arts Jazz Road Award recipient, Haymer moves from striking original compositions to reimagined Broadway and jazz standards charged with Afro-Cuban heat. He's joined by bassist Nick Campbell and drummer Rick Montalbano.
The 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 Clark, to romantic boleros, hot mambos, cha-chas, Brazilian classics, funky boogaloo, and even a touch of Balkan and North African flavor, this is a program that spans the globe and defies easy categorization. At the center of it all is Hector Lugo — a top-of-the-line Afro-Cuban […]
DMN 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
Danny 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 artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Grover Washington Jr., and was a founding member of Your Neighborhood Saxophone Quartet. He's joined by vibraphonist Dave Casini, a 40-plus-year veteran of the Bay Area Latin jazz scene who currently performs with Joel Dorham's Octet and Viento y Maria, […]
The 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 for his ensemble.
This 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.
Cliff 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...
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, […]
Experience 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...
McCall, 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 vocalist on tour. Of course, she accepted, beginning an incredible jazz journey – school was in! Soon after, Azure became the first singer to work with Freddie Hubbard’s band. Additional collaborators include Frank Morgan, Tennyson Stephens, Joe Lovano, Geoffrey Keezer, Curtis Lundy, Dizzy Gillespie and many […]