Jazz Jam Session
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.
Free
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Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Verve Quintet
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThis 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 - Trumpet JPaul Macklin - Drums
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Scott Amendola Trio
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Scott Amendola Trio is a jazz ensemble led by the acclaimed Bay Area drummer, composer, and bandleader Scott Amendola. They are known for a sound that "grooves, stretches, and stays deeply connected," blending adventurous improvisation with deep pocket rhythms. Kasey Knudsen | Alto Mat Muntz | Bass Scott Amendola | Drums
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Bob Kenmotsu Quartet
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBob Kenmotsu was born in Stockton, CA, and learned music in public schools. He graduated from San Jose State University and began working local music jobs in the Bay Area. After working a cruise ship job out of Los Angeles, he moved to New York and began working as a free-lance jazz saxophonist. While in New...
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Nick Rossi’s Swing Six
Cat’s Corner 435 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMidweek swing night with rotating live bands, swing dance classes, and cocktails in a classic North Beach setting, Cat’s Corner welcomes Nick Rossi’s Swing Six on Wednesday, April 22 from 9:00–11:30pm. Led by guitarist Nick Rossi, the Swing Six specializes in polished small-band swing with deep rhythmic lift, elegant phrasing, and a clear affection for...
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Jesse Cobb
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience an evening of high-energy electric blues and rock with Jesse Cobb at the Saloon. Jesse Cobb is a premier electric guitarist based in San Francisco, recognized for his intricate Telecaster work and creative, genre-bending arrangements. Performing with his band, The Golden West, Cobb delivers a unique rock n soul stew that weaves together jazz-funk,...
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Dolphin Jazz with Michael Weiner at Pier 23 Cafe
Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMichael Weiner plays the piano with his jazz group at Pier 23 Café on Thursday 4-7pm. Weiner has been playing piano since he was 3 years old. Join us for a fun night, relax with your favorite drink and grab a bite from our delicious menu. We look forward to having you with us! When...
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3rd Thursday Band
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals, with Mike McKevit on lead guitar and vocals, they deliver classic rock and blues covers alongside original tunes, energizing audiences with their tight, soulful sound. Mark Yee -...
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Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy at Scopo Divino. Ricky Bobby is no ordinary cover band. This fabulous bay area trio (guitar, voice and cello) delivers a repertoire that spans decades and genres. They breathe new life into the songs you know and love. Whether they are crooning the classics, putting a fresh spin on...
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Viajó de la Música
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesViajó 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 bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list...
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Magic Nostalgia
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar 431 Columbus, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMagic Nostalgia performs a free outdoor show in front of Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in North Beach on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Expect upbeat pop favorites spanning the 80s through the 2020s, with all ages welcome, RSVP encouraged, and a rain plan to move the show indoors.
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Emily Day’s Cosmo AlleyCats
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since the band’s 2010 beginning, bringing to the stage a potent mix of swing and vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery. Led by vocalist Emily Day (“one of the major singers in her field” – Scott Yanow), Cosmo Alleycats draws from...
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ZHENIIA: ‘Saraab’ Album Release Show
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSan Francisco-based bassist, trombonist, composer, and arranger Leela Paymai (ZHENIIA) grew up steeped in the sounds of Persian Pop music—Googoosh, Marjan, Dariush—before landing in the Bay Area and diving headfirst into the tangled, boundary-less world of modern jazz. What emerged is ZHENIIA: a genre-blurring, emotionally charged project that filters ancestral memory through a contemporary lens....
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Alexandra Rieloff Quartet
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Alexandra Rieloff Trio is a jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge, led by Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff, with Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass. Drawing on the Great American Songbook alongside bossa nova and bolero influences rooted in her Latin American heritage, Rieloff brings a cinematic, emotionally textured approach...
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Jazz Music Bands/Local Musicians
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFree -
Nino Ayele
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBrazilian-born Nino Ayele brings groove-rich guitar and vocals to Amélie for an intimate night of modern jazz, R&B, and global influences. Drawing on his Brazilian roots and a contemporary global sound, he blends supple guitar lines with a warm, expressive voice, crafting songs that feel both personal and timeless. In the cozy glow of Amélie’s...
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Dennis Palmieri: Pop Piano Cabaret
Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDennis Palmieri brings a warm, loungy evening of pop piano cabaret to Stookey's Blue Room — a relaxed tour through favorites from the 70s, 80s, and the Great American Songbook, full of songs you'll likely know all the words to. Fresh off the release of his debut EP in October 2025 — a collection of...
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Katy Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
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Jose Simioni Jazz Trio
Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe 12 Saroyan Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFantastic North Beach based jazz and blues guitarist Jose Simioni brings his trio to Specs! With a career spanning three decades and performances in renowned venues, Jose's music captivates audiences with his distinctive style and heartfelt melodies. He came to SF from Washington D.C. for a couple of days with the essentials - “a guitar,...
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Dos Bandoleros
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFeel the heat with this Spanish duo as they bring back their fiery flamenco rumba sounds, infused with a latin twist to the Comstock Saloon. It's an authentic, pulse-pounding performance that redefines traditional rhythms
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Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Hard Bop Quintet
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Hard Bop Quintet is a jazz group from the San Francisco Bay Area inspired by the fiery style of the early 1960s New York jazz scene. The group began as the brainchild of two Bay Area jazz musicians who grew up together in Santa Cruz, California: trombonist Scott Larson, and trumpeter Jay Sanders -...
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Howard Wiley & Chris Siebert
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSaxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.
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Blue Note Jazz Revival Quartet
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThis Jazz ensemble led by Ollie Dudek on Bass, features the greatest high energy hits from the Blue Note Records catalog that will be sure to get you out of your seat and moving on the dance floor!
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Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and cover charges directly with the venue before attending.