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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Live Jazz
Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesParis 75’s rotating jazz bands turn this corner of North Beach into a little slice of the Left Bank. Each week a different small ensemble—trios, quartets, and vocal groups—leans into swing, standards, and café‑style jazz that pairs naturally with wine, cocktails, charcuterie, and late‑night conversation. The vibe is intimate and unhurried: close‑up solos, brushed drums,...
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WestSide Jazz Club
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWestSide Jazz Club performs at Local Edition. This is a high-energy quartet known for blending traditional jazz with funk, soul, and Latin rhythms. The Band: Fronted by tenor saxophonist and vocalist Scotty Silver (Scott Silverberg). The lineup typically includes John Watson (Guitar), Craig Kleinman (Bass), and Chris Gamper (Drums).
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Pamela Rose & Wayne De La Cruz: Hammond Organ Party!
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPamela Rose & Wayne De La Cruz bring their irresistible Hammond Organ Party to Keys Jazz Bistro — a soul-drenched pairing of vocalist and educator Pamela Rose, celebrated for her multimedia shows Wild Women of Song and Blues is a Woman, and jazz B-3 master Wayne De La Cruz, whose prodigious organ work has long...
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THE BAD THOUGHTS
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Bad Thoughts are a genre-bending amalgamation of Rock, Reggae, Gypsy Jazz, Americana, and Grunge. Fronted by Niko Jet’s dark, witty songwriting and deep, gravelly voice, the band pairs haunting melodic moments with high-energy arrangements. Whether driving hard or pulling listeners inward, The Bad Thoughts deliver a live show that is both rocking and reflective — raw emotion...
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My Blue Soul
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMy Blue Soul is a vibrant San Francisco band specializing in soul, blues, and funk. Formed in 2010, they gained a strong local following with energetic live shows and an eight-year residency at the renowned Condor Club. The band features Carmin D’Leto on vocals and guitar, Brandon Jackson on trumpet, Ron Estrada on guitar, Willie...
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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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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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VUP
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVUP is returning to Black Cat and bringing a whole party! Known as an energetic and uplifting group of musicians, VUP's performances celebrate the joy of creating music and art together. VUP performs the timeless music of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Chaka Khan, D’Angelo, and more legendary artists, and the band hopes to make people dance,...
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Suzanna Smith and her trio
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSuzanna Smith is a jazz vocalist known for her swinging, sophisticated delivery and a warm, breathy tone reminiscent of classic mid-century singers Suzanna Smith's trio features a revolving cast of top Bay Area musicians who provide a sophisticated, swinging foundation for her versatile repertoire of jazz standards and original compositions.
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Smith Dobson Quartet
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBay Area multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson continues the Horns of SF series at Keys Jazz Bistro on the saxophone, with his long-running quartet, featuring Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Tony Johnson on drums. The quartet, which held court every Tuesday for nearly a decade at the now defunct Club Deluxe, will be...
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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 -
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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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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Live Jazz
Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesParis 75’s rotating jazz bands turn this corner of North Beach into a little slice of the Left Bank. Each week a different small ensemble—trios, quartets, and vocal groups—leans into swing, standards, and café‑style jazz that pairs naturally with wine, cocktails, charcuterie, and late‑night conversation. The vibe is intimate and unhurried: close‑up solos, brushed drums,...
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Carlos Xavier
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesA San Francisco born vocalist, with parents from Nicaragua, this singer/songwriter draws influence from the music of his upbringing; R&B, Hip-hop, Salsa, Baladas and combines them with the affluent Latin rhythms. Since the release of his debut salsa album "Vive Todo Ahora", Carlos' songs have been placed in the top Salsa/Tropical Spotify playlists. It generated...
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Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRockabilly and 60’s country music with the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash and delivers a Honky Tonk ballad with the sincerity of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings.
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Suzanna Smith and her trio
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSuzanna Smith is a jazz vocalist known for her swinging, sophisticated delivery and a warm, breathy tone reminiscent of classic mid-century singers Suzanna Smith's trio features a revolving cast of top Bay Area musicians who provide a sophisticated, swinging foundation for her versatile repertoire of jazz standards and original compositions.
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Smith Dobson Quartet
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBay Area multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson continues the Horns of SF series at Keys Jazz Bistro on the saxophone, with his long-running quartet, featuring Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Tony Johnson on drums. The quartet, which held court every Tuesday for nearly a decade at the now defunct Club Deluxe, will be...
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The Smokedaddies
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience the high-energy, genre-defying sound of The Smokedaddies at Tupelo. Known as the Bay Area’s premier Soul Cover Jam Band, this ensemble specializes in a kaleidoscope of musical styles, ensuring that no two performances are ever the same. From the deep grooves of Motown to the sprawling improvisations of the Grateful Dead and Phish, The...
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HOUSE OF LOVE 2 ~ ft. CASA DEL SOL & Dagnasterpus and Special Guests
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWelcome to the House Of Love! We are so happy to introduce a regularly occurring musical happening curated and hosted by Mad Johnny Modell and Wally Llama Ingram from the band Casa Del Sol, along with our dear friend and collaborator Joby Marmot King Pritzker. Each monthly event will feature an original set by Casa...
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VUP
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVUP is returning to Black Cat and bringing a whole party! Known as an energetic and uplifting group of musicians, VUP's performances celebrate the joy of creating music and art together. VUP performs the timeless music of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Chaka Khan, D’Angelo, and more legendary artists, and the band hopes to make people dance,...
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Saxy Susan
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSaxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training and experience with groups such as the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band, and her sets reflect classic rock and rhythm-and-blues influences.
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Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and cover charges directly with the venue before attending.