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
25 events found.
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Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Joe Warner Quartet
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoe Warner is setting the Bay Area jazz scene on fire. A rising star known for his captivating style and electrifying performances, he's the pianist and musical director for the legendary vocalist The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, leading the charge with his own Joe Warner Trio while sharing stages and studios with icons like Houston...
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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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Lori Carsillo and her band
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBen Stolorow | Piano Sylvia Cuenca | Drums John Wiitala | Bass Lori Carsillo | Vocals Known for her deep and thoughtful interpretations of the Great American Songbook, San Francisco Bay Area native Lori Carsillo was raised on a healthy diet of Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, and other jazz greats and...
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Tony Monaco, Bruce Forman and Deszon Claiborne
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTony Monaco Tony Monaco may be the best organ player you have yet to hear of flying stealth while playing arguably some of the hottest B-3 around. Mentored by the legendary Jimmy Smith in what is considered the more classic style, Monaco does not swing, smolder or smoke. “Tony Monaco burns is this most fitting!”...
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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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G Riders
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe G-Riders perform at the Saloon. This San Francisco-based ensemble is composed of veteran musicians from the Bay Area blues and gospel-soul communities. Takezo (Guitar/Vocals): Leads the group with a focus on traditional blues and soulful vocal delivery. Kit Roscoe (Guitar): Provides additional guitar work, contributing to the band’s layered blues sound. Dave Mehrwine (Keyboard):...
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Latin Jazz with Viajo de la Musica
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesViajó de la Música celebrates Latin Jazz with Saxophonist Renner leads this jazz quartet, featuring educated, creative, and expressive musicians primarily from the East Bay. Viva Bossa Nova!
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Charged Particles
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBay Area-based Charged Particles (www.chargedparticles.com) features pianist Murray Low, bassist Aaron Germain, and drummer Jon Krosnick, and is celebrating their 33rd year of playing funky Latin jazz. They have toured Indonesia, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, and have performed at famed jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, Blues Alley, the Dakota, Yoshi’s, the...
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Alison Shearer Quartet
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCalled “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things, and in doing so hopefully find something human in...
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Will Bernard Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWill Bernard is in town performing with some of his long time associates, Adam Klipple and Deszon Claiborne. They will perform a mix of Will’s original music and jazz and soul-jazz classics drawn from the jazz organ trio repertoire. Will and Deszon have been performing together going back to Peter Apfelbaum’s Hieroglyphics ensemble from the...
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Eugene Pliner & Friends
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience a stellar evening of world-class jazz as Eugene Pliner & Friends take the stage at Sheba Piano Lounge on Thursday, January 29th, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. A veteran of the international jazz circuit, pianist Eugene Pliner is known for his technical brilliance and "restless melodicism." This residency offers a dynamic, ever-changing musical...
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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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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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Live Music at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStep 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.
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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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Anthony Cullins
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAnthony “The Fallbrook Kid” Cullins is a San Diego-based guitar prodigy whose dynamic blend of blues, funk, R&B, and rock has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting young musicians on the scene today. With a style that’s both soulful and electrifying, he channels the spirit of guitar greats while bringing a...
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GamperDrums FunkJazz
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGamperDrums appears at Local Edition in a trio format, joined by Cody Anderson on guitar and Gary Brown on bass. Together, they present a set that draws on the jazz tradition while adding a contemporary angle suited to the venue’s historic San Francisco setting.
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Charged Particles
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBay Area-based Charged Particles (www.chargedparticles.com) features pianist Murray Low, bassist Aaron Germain, and drummer Jon Krosnick, and is celebrating their 33rd year of playing funky Latin jazz. They have toured Indonesia, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, and have performed at famed jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, Blues Alley, the Dakota, Yoshi’s, the...
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Giggles and Licks
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGet ready for a night of rhythmic mastery as Giggles and Licks takes the stage at Tupelo. This funky three-piece soul group is a favorite among the North Beach music community, known for their ability to command a room with nothing more than raw talent and a deep, infectious pocket. Stripping soul music down to...
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Will Bernard Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWill Bernard is in town performing with some of his long time associates, Adam Klipple and Deszon Claiborne. They will perform a mix of Will’s original music and jazz and soul-jazz classics drawn from the jazz organ trio repertoire. Will and Deszon have been performing together going back to Peter Apfelbaum’s Hieroglyphics ensemble from the...
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Alison Shearer Quartet
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCalled “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things, and in doing so hopefully find something human in...
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Takezo
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTakezo (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...
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Parris Bertolucci
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGet ready for a masterclass in blues piano and boogie-woogie as Parris Bertolucci takes the stage at The Saloon. A legendary figure in the North Beach music circuit, Parris is known for his high-energy, heavy-hitting keyboard style that can turn a historic dive bar into a roaring roadhouse. This is raw, authentic San Francisco blues...
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Katy Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKaty Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
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