Nick Rossi’s Organ Trio brings the punchy, groove-centered sound of 1950s–’60s soul-jazz to The Royale on Saturday, September 12, from 8:45–11:45 PM. San Francisco guitarist Rossi, a longtime specialist in jazz history and swing, leads a Hammond-organ combo inspired by masters such as John Patton, Larry Young, and Jack McDuff—expect bluesy guitar lines, warm organ...
Currently based in New Orleans, LA, Amina Scott has been a bassist for many musicians on the New Orleans music scene, as well as abroad. She has performed with artists such as Jazzmeia Horn, Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah, Don Vappie, David Murray, Johnny Vidacovich, Joanne Bracken, Nicholas Payton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Brecker, Herlin Riley,...
Elé Howell Quartet at Mr. Tipple’s features the Bay Area–born, New York–based drummer and composer with guitarist Vinicius Gomes, saxophonist Kazemde George, and bassist Jayla Chee. Howell has developed an international career alongside artists including Ravi Coltrane and Chief Adjuah, and his disciplined yet polyrhythmically rich playing gives the quartet a dynamic, deeply interactive modern-jazz...
The Sinatra Songbook at Black Cat brings acclaimed jazz vocalist Richard Cortez, backed by the Sam Hirsh Trio and an all-star band of special guest musicians, to San Francisco for a three-night celebration of Frank Sinatra's music. Cortez has sold out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, and his set...
The Charles Unger Experience at The Deluxe features longtime San Francisco saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and visual artist Charles Unger, whose exuberant live shows draw on decades of Bay Area musical life. Playing alto, tenor, and soprano saxophone, Unger fuses jazz with blues, R&B, soul, world beat, and New Orleans funk, balancing deep improvisation with a...
Marshall Law at Tupelo features Sam Marshall and his dynamic band performing an energetic mix of Blues, Rock, Country, and Soul. Their shows combine classic covers and original songs with powerful rhythms, soulful melodies, and guitar-forward arrangements, creating an inclusive, crowd-pleasing live set built for dancing and sing-alongs.
Delta Wires bring their powerhouse blues to the stage at The Saloon. Inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame and voted “Best Live Band” by the East Bay Express, they draw on their long Bay Area history and festival appearances, including the San Francisco Blues Festival, to present a set rooted in their established...
Keeping 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,...
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...
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...
The Peninsula Project brings high-energy, jumpin’ jazz to Jazz in Kerouac Alley, hosted by Vesuvio Cafe. The quartet features Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, combining trombone-led melodies with swinging and boogie-woogie-inflected rhythms.
Richard Howell and Sudden Changes at The Deluxe features the veteran Bay Area tenor saxophonist, composer, and educator leading his protean jazz ensemble through surging energy, quicksilver improvisation, and spiritually charged original music. Rooted in the legacy of John Coltrane, Sudden Changes merges jazz with soul, funk, gospel, and global influences, using collective interplay to...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique performance jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
Live Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
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...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Dutch-born vocalist Lara Louise for an evening of classic songs, characterized by a soft, sultry voice blending her folk roots with French chanson, Bossa Nova, and the Great American Songbook. Lara Louise and guitarist Gawain Mathews have been making music together since 2020, and their renditions of jazz standards have quietly...
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
Marissa McLain brings classic jazz vocals to Otherwise Brewing, backed by a rotating group of local musicians. An emerging San Francisco vocalist and poet originally from Oregon, McLain is noted for a warm, rich voice and strong sense of swing; her regular North Beach appearances favor beloved standards and a relaxed Sunday-afternoon jazz atmosphere.
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.
Peter Le is an emerging East Bay tenor saxophonist who leads a jazz trio at Waystone, bringing a focused, modern voice shaped by straight-ahead playing and cross-cultural exploration. A recent UC Berkeley graduate now pursuing a master’s degree in data science, Le has studied with Glenn Richman, Maddie Liu of Oddity, Joe Escobar, Ted Moore,...
Stella Heath and her trio at Mr. Tipple’s showcases one of the Bay Area’s most captivating jazz vocalists, known for a warm, story-centered delivery, relaxed swing, and deeply personal interpretations of jazz standards. Heath’s work ranges across early jazz and Gypsy jazz to her Billie Holiday Project, and her trio setting highlights the nuance of...
Jeff Orchard Jazz at Belle Cora features San Francisco pianist and vocalist Jeff Orchard, whose lively, improvisation-first sets draw from Jazz, Blues, Bebop, and the Great American Songbook. A native New Yorker from a jazz family, Orchard performed in 1970s New York as a sideman with trumpeter Roy Eldridge’s band before resuming his music career...
The Sinatra Songbook at Black Cat brings acclaimed jazz vocalist Richard Cortez, backed by the Sam Hirsh Trio and an all-star band of special guest musicians, to San Francisco for a three-night celebration of Frank Sinatra's music. Cortez has sold out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, and his set...