David Udolf Duo at the Redwood Room is led by pianist David Udolf, who has lived in the Bay Area since 1991 after touring the world as musical director for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He toured for six years with San Francisco's New Pickle Circus. He has played with Terri Bryant of the Fifth Dimension,...
Kurt Ribak Trio at Bird & Beckett features the Berkeley bassist and composer, a Berklee graduate who sang with the San Francisco Boys' Chorus before he found the bass and has four albums as a leader, most recently Onward. In 2012 a driver ran a stop sign and shattered Ribak's left arm, costing him roughly...
The Jazz Theory is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore District. Drawing on the Great American Songbook and the bebop and hard-bop tradition, the group offers a refined piano-lounge sound built for deep listening, intimate conversation, and the kind of spontaneous interplay that reflects the experience of seasoned Bay...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
Gaucho at the Comstock Saloon plays energetic, guitar-led early jazz that blends 1930s Gypsy jazz with New Orleans swing, ragtime, and gutbucket blues. Led by guitarist Dave Ricketts, the band’s sound is lively, acoustic, and built for a crowded barroom.
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...
Fog City Swing was created by Trumpeter Daniel Herrera in 2023, the goal, to become the “world’s smallest big band!” Rapidly becoming one of the preeminent Jazz and Swing bands in the Bay Area, their ongoing Friday night residency at San Francisco’s premier Jazz venue, the Dawn Club, features some of Northern California’s top vocalists...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The “Queen of Classic Jazz” delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Howard Wiley on Saxophone and Chris Siebert on the Cuckoo’s vintage Hammond Organ.
Wobbly World performs at Local Edition. Its members are distinguished musicians from around the world who left their country for the American dream, became citizens, and fully embraced the spirit of freedom and American traditions. We believe in the power of collaboration, unity, and equality and live and breathe it in our daily lives. We...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Atta Kid, an all-star crew that reaches into the swampy lilt of New Orleans and the razor-sharp precision of the East Bay at the same time. This staple of the Bay Area scene since 2013 is led by Daniel Casares (sax and vocals)and Max Cowan (B-3, keyboards and vocals), Atta Kid...
Brian Andres Latin Quartet at Mr. Tipples is led by drummer Brian Andres, a Cincinnati native who has been based in the Bay Area since 1999. The quartet plays contemporary Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. Andres formed it from his Trio Latino, whose members are pianist Christian Tumalan and bassist Aaron Germain, by adding saxophonist Tony...
Hot Einstein at Tupelo brings an Oakland-rooted dance band that blends nostalgic rock ’n’ roll with classic and current covers. Formed in 2011, the group is known for vintage keyboards, tambourine, layered vocal harmonies, rootsy acoustic touches, and energetic arrangements that keep the dance floor moving. Their sound draws from 1970s-style rock while incorporating pop,...
NO(w) Beauty at Black Cat brings the French-American quartet to San Francisco for a four-night residency of poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture and classical color. Their acclaimed debut earned honors from Jazz Magazine, Jazz News, the Académie Charles Cros, FIP, and the Académie du Jazz, and their new album (un)Seen...
Rob Dehlinger’s Alpha Rhythm Kings light up The Deluxe with a high-octane set of vintage jump blues, boogie-woogie, and classic swing. Fronted by trumpeter and vocalist Rob Dehlinger, the California-based outfit channels the raucous energy of 1930s and ’40s dance halls with crisp horn arrangements, driving rhythms, and playful showmanship. A staple of the regional...
Takezo (Yoshinobu Takeda) is a rhythm and blues singer and guitarist who appears at The Saloon in North Beach. Born in Kagawa and raised in Kyoto, he began singing in bands and composing music at age 12, drawing early inspiration from American film soundtracks, The Beatles, and Otis Redding, and has been based in San...
Late Night Set at the Dawn Club featuring Max Ehrhardt! Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs like Oaktown Jazz Workshops and earning his undergraduate degree at the University of the Pacific under the instruction of Joe Mazzaferro,...
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...
Whiskeyhouse at Pier 23 plays rootsy, feel-good Americana with soulful vocals and original folk songs. Their easygoing groove suits the waterfront setting.
The Saloon in North Beach welcomes Blues Rider featuring Emma Jean Foster for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock. Led by Grammy‑nominated vocalist and songwriter Emma Jean...
The 3 Elements is the jazz-fusion project of Andre Mateo and Anthony Ferraro, bringing an energetic blend of improvisation, rhythmic groove, and contemporary fusion textures to The Grove.
Acclaimed Bay Area vocalist and composer Tiffany Austin brings her rich, resonant voice and deep sense of swing to Mr. Tipples. A standout talent who has collaborated with luminaries such...
Acclaimed vocalist and composer Masha Campagne brings the warmth, elegance, and rhythmic pulse of Brazilian music to The Deluxe. Known for her sun-dappled phrasing and emotional resonance, the San Francisco-based...
NO(w) Beauty at Black Cat brings the French-American quartet to San Francisco for a four-night residency of poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture and classical color....
