Kiana Melendez & Band
Backed by an amazing band of talented musicians, Kiana Melendez takes the stage with a modern take on Jazz Classics and Jazzy twist on today’s Pop.
Backed by an amazing band of talented musicians, Kiana Melendez takes the stage with a modern take on Jazz Classics and Jazzy twist on today’s Pop.
Led by Oakland- and NYC-based saxophonist, pianist, and EWI player Jesse Levit, Electric Levitation dives into jazz, funk, and soul with a modern edge. The group reimagines the music of Miles Davis, Roy Hargrove, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, and more, while also weaving in a few of Jesse’s originals. Come hang and hear where the music...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance. This dynamic is evident in their 2022 album, Old Sweet Songs, a collection of Tin Pan Alley and American Songbook favorites accompanied by their original...
Tony Lindsay is a world-renowned vocalist, celebrated for his 25-year tenure with Santana, where he earned 11 Grammy Awards. As the voice behind several of Santana's iconic albums, including Supernatural and Shaman, Tony has captivated audiences worldwide through extensive tours and unforgettable performances. Beyond his work with Santana, Tony boasts an impressive career as a...
THE HUMIDORS (11:40PM 'til 2:15AM+) Hailing from Oakland, California, The Humidors have been churning out their own unique brand of party music for over a decade. Combining elements of hard-hitting funk, greasy soul, vintage R&B, soul jazz, and more you can be sure that this eight-piece unit is committed to the groove in all its shapes...
Caelan Cardello has played on stages from Dizzy’s Club to the Newport Jazz Festival and performed with Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, Jimmy Cobb and Cecile McLorin Salvant. One of five finalists in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz competition, Caelan graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in jazz performance just graduated with his...
Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, banjoist, and bandleader appearing at The Saloon in North Beach under his own name. He draws on rockabilly, 1960s country, honky tonk, Bakersfield-influenced country, surf, early rock and roll, bluegrass, Cajun, blues, and related American roots styles, reflecting a long career steeped in these traditions.
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,...
Led by Oakland- and NYC-based saxophonist, pianist, and EWI player Jesse Levit, Electric Levitation dives into jazz, funk, and soul with a modern edge. The group reimagines the music of Miles Davis, Roy Hargrove, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, and more, while also weaving in a few of Jesse’s originals. Come hang and hear where the music...
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 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...
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...
Relax and unwind from the week with us every other Sunday with the classic jazz vocal stylings of @marissa_m_sings and a rotating cast of friends on musical accompaniment. Because Sundays at Otherwise Brewing are just better with sunshine, drinks, and live music.
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
Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Matt Wilson, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff has appeared...
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.
Join Waystone for an evening of live jazz featuring the Tommy Wong Trio. This performance brings a refined musical backdrop to the corner of Powell and Union, offering a focused look at contemporary and classic jazz arrangements in a setting designed for both conversation and active listening.
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...
Caelan Cardello has played on stages from Dizzy’s Club to the Newport Jazz Festival and performed with Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, Jimmy Cobb and Cecile McLorin Salvant. One of five finalists in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz competition, Caelan graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in jazz performance just graduated with his...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
Step into the streamlined elegance of the 1930s as North Beach Django hosts an evening of acoustic swing at Stookey’s Blue Room. This session, titled the Emmet Ray Guitar Swing Jam, is a tribute to the high-velocity jazz manouche style pioneered by Django Reinhardt. Whether you are a musician looking to sit in or a...