This fabulous quintet honors the blue note, hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond. Aaron Germain - Bass Adam Klipple - Piano Andrew Dixon - Tenor Sax Daniel Herrera...
Jinx Jones Biography (Jazz Trio) "Jinx is a guitar virtuoso who seamlessly moves from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song. Those with a...
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...
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...
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...
Doug Hilsinger & Brad Brooks at The Rite Spot return with their regular shared night of guitar-driven rock and soulful songcraft. Oakland-based Brad Brooks brings his powerful, gritty rock and soul vocals and a prominent solo career, best known as the final lead singer of proto-punk legends MC5, co-writing their 2024 comeback album Heavy Lifting;...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at The Royal Cuckoo Lounge featuring Chris Siebert, a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of...
Join the Richard Crook Trio for jazz, latin jazz, and some original tunes at Paris 75.
Jeff Cotton’s Gin Joint is a San Francisco-based roots rock band known for their obscure covers and rootsy originals that draw from the deep well of classic rock, soul, country, and psychedelic groove. Their sound is a swirling cocktail of Springsteen’s working-class anthems, Bowie’s theatrical edge, and Stevie Wonder’s soulful fire—with a splash of Cheap Trick’s power pop, Lucinda Williams’ grit, and The Band’s rustic storytelling. Whether they’re tearing through...
Jeff Denson’s Modern Songbook at Mr. Tipples features the award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer alongside Frank Martin on piano and Mike Mitchell on drums. The trio brings fresh, genre-blurring arrangements...
Ron Vincent Quintet at Keys Jazz Bistro features the veteran New York jazz drummer, whose career includes recordings with Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, and Randy Brecker. He is...
Experience the uniquely Jose sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing...
GamperDrums FunkJazz at Biscuits and Blues is Oakland drummer Chris Gamper’s groove-driven residency, shaped by his long-running collaboration with guitarist Drew Zingg. With Grant Levin on keys, the group reworks...
The Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly, blues, and honky tonk, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford, the band combines old-school...
Rayner Brock is a vocalist, musician, and songwriter appearing at The Saloon, leading a band that features Bruce Zwieg on keyboards, Marcus David on drums, and Brock on guitar and...
Le Jazz Hot brings the romance and fire of 1930s Parisian jazz to The Grove, celebrating the pioneering music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli with a trio. The all-string...
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...
North Beach guitarist and composer Jose Simioni brings his guitar-led blend of blues, jazz, and improvisational roots music to Capo’s. Simioni is a familiar presence at The Saloon, Tupelo, and Belle Cora, known for adaptable small-group performances that balance soulful blues phrasing with jazz fluency.
Motoko Honda Quartet at Mr. Tipples features the Japanese-born, Bay Area-based pianist and composer with Cory Wright on multi-woodwinds, Matt Small on bass, and Jordan Glenn on drums. The ensemble blends chamber music, jazz, free jazz, and experimental sound through intricately composed pieces, shifting textures, and spontaneous improvisation. Tickets: $15-20
Amanda Addleman at Black Cat brings the New York City–based, San Francisco–raised vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger home for a program exploring the fusion of her two worlds: her Bay Area roots and her growing New York presence. Her voice is rooted yet unmistakably modern, built on a sincere reverence for jazz's great traditions and...
Fog City Swing at Keys Jazz Bistro is a San Francisco seven-piece ensemble co-led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and saxophonist Greg Johnson, which calls itself “the world’s smallest big band.” With an electrifying three-horn front line, crooning vocals, and a dance-ready rhythm section, the group moves from classic Swing and Hard Bop through Sinatra and...
Feel the heat with this Spanish duo as they bring back their fiery flamenco rumba sounds, infused with a latin twist to El Chato. It’s an authentic, pulse-pounding performance that redefines traditional rhythms
Settle into a night of cool, sophisticated jazz with Trio Côtier at Sheba Lounge this evening! Trio Cotier is a Bay Area favorite known for their refined take on the classic jazz piano trio format. They bring an easy elegance to the room, blending equal parts swing, Latin, and traditional jazz textures. Their sound is...
