THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream pop music. Mina’s work combines classic Italian pop with elements of Jazz, Blues, Swing, R&B...
Experience the authentic sounds of soul and funk with the OG Rhythm & Blues Band at the Sheba Piano Lounge from 7:30-10:30pm. The group is a mainstay of Sheba’s rotation, known for their classic repertoire that honors the neighborhood’s legacy as the "Harlem of the West".
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 is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s at Local Edition!
Kick off your Friday night with the chill but groovy sounds of Radio Veloso, San Francisco’s premier instrumental quartet. Known for crafting a soundscape that feels like a lost 70’s movie soundtrack, Radio Veloso blends the rhythmic pulse of 90’s hip hop with the grit of 60’s soul and the hazy textures of afro-funk psychedelia....
Charles Unger | Sax Sue Crossman | Piano Joe Nemzer| Bass Tony “Steamroller” Coleman | Drums
Steve Willis & The Willing ft. Marina Crouse bring gritty, soulful blues and roots with deep grooves and powerhouse vocals.
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...
Join the Coit Tower Poetry Club with a reading on the back lawn of Coit Tower.
Join the Coit Tower Poetry Club with a reading on the back lawn of Coit Tower. This month’s featured poet, Gabriela Mistral (1889–1957) Bio: Gabriela Mistral (the pseudonym of Lucila Godoy Alcayaga) was a Chilean poet, educator, and diplomat who became the first Latin American author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945. Born...
A Sound in Common is a musical project that represents a deep dive into the fascinating world of contemporary jazz. It stands out as a sound journey through the various facets of post-bop jazz. The quartet features the talents of Francesco Patti (tenor saxophone), Andrea Domenici (piano), Giuseppe Cucchiara (double bass), and Andrea Niccolai (drums)....
Brooklyn Born, Chicago Blues, Just Blues, That’s All. Kirk Harwood - Drums Steve Freund - Guitar/Vocals Wendy DeWitt - Keyboard
Charles Unger | Sax Sue Crossman | Piano Joe Nemzer| Bass Tony “Steamroller” Coleman | Drums
North Beach New Orleans
Ashley Cornwall aka Acorn is an indie folk singer songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. Rooted in 90s nostalgia, Acorn’s music drifts through tender storytelling and dreamlike melodies, exploring love, loss, and transformation. Come hear her play at Pier 23 Cafe. Bring a friend.
The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews -...
The Alon Nechushtan Quartet is a contemporary jazz ensemble led by the acclaimed New York-based pianist and composer Alon Nechushtan. Known for a style that blends avant-garde jazz, Jewish music, and classical influences, the quartet has featured various high-profile collaborators across several projects Jesse Levit | Sax Matt Renzi | Sax Sam Bevan | Bass...
Join us at Scopo Divino for Carington Swing to be transported back to a 1930’s Parisian cafe. Christophe Carington is a San Francisco based American jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger – mixing the sounds of Traditional Jazz with Latin, Eastern European folk, and Classical to forge his own energetic, yet romantic style of acoustic guitar...
Radio Sophia is an instrumental musical collaboration between David Boyce (Saxophones, Loops, Effects) and Michael Cavaseno (Guitar, Loops, Effects) who carry on the torch for Zori Marinova as she moved back to her native Bulgaria. The trio's sound can be described as Groovy, Soulful Mix of Jazz, Pop, RnB and World Music. And plays weekly...
Jimmy Carpenter is a Grammy-winning American blues saxophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger & Gulf Coast Records artist, touring worldwide.
Tiffany Austin performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. She is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor who has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt...