Joe Warner Trio at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Joe Warner’s energetic, modern jazz voice into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, supported by Ron Belcher on bass and Dante Roberson on drums. Together, the trio leans into a mix of standards, originals, and groove‑oriented tunes with tight interplay, a big rhythmic feel, and...
Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–based blues and soul guitarist, singer, and songwriter Anthony Paule leading his powerful, horn‑driven ensemble in one of the city’s most intimate blues rooms. Inspired by authentic 1960s and 1970s soul and blues, the orchestra blends electric blues, vintage soul, and big‑band energy into rich...
Keys Jazz Bistro favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists!Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington appeared in...
Hard-swinging New York tenor saxophone with fire, feel, and a deep connection to the jazz tradition. Every generation produces a handful of young musicians who make seasoned listeners stop and take notice. Ben Sherman is one of them. A commanding young tenor saxophonist from New York City, Sherman channels the spirit of the jazz masters...
Joe Warner Trio at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Joe Warner’s energetic, modern jazz voice into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, supported by Ron Belcher on bass and Dante Roberson on drums. Together, the trio leans into a mix of standards, originals, and groove‑oriented tunes with tight interplay, a big rhythmic feel, and...
The Scott Foster Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by San Francisco-based guitarist and educator Scott Foster. Jim Peterson, saxophone; Scott Foster, guitar; Dan Seamans, bass; Tom Hasset, drums
The Jazz Theory is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore District. Drawing on the Great American Songbook and the bebop and hard-bop tradition, the group offers a refined piano-lounge sound built for deep listening, intimate conversation, and the kind of spontaneous interplay that reflects the experience of seasoned Bay...
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,"...
Rabiah Kabir brings a meditative, conceptual, and deeply personal vision of jazz flute to Stookey's Blue Room — an East Bay-born artist who draws from her lived experience as a mixed Black woman to bend the expectations of what jazz can be, with a musical memory rooted in a Berkeley kitchen where Charles Mingus, Philip...
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....
Experience 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...
Introducing The Verve Quintet, The Bay Area’s hottest new jazz ensemble! Celebrating the effervescent sound of the 1960’s hard bop era. In addition to performing their own original compositions they honor the great jazz artists like Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Lee Morgan to name a few. The Verve...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Vocalist Lavay Smith, Marty Wehner (Trombone), & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Lavay Smith, Marty Wehner, and Chris Siebert are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band,...
The Royale welcomes Zoo Notes — a dynamic San Francisco‑based quartet that blends the infectious grooves of funk jazz with the intricate improvisations of modern jazz, inspired by bands like Medeski Martin & Wood, The New Mastersounds, and John Scofield. With Antonio Feula on guitar, Dan McGivern on drums, Mirco Melone on bass, and Andrew...
John Palowitch Group at Mr. Tipples features one of the Bay Area’s leading alto saxophonists and composers bringing his alt‑rock and R&B‑infused modern jazz to the club’s intimate room. With Kevin Person Jr. on piano, Toncau on bass, Jaycie Grady on drums, and Oakland underground rapper KOOL A.D. as emcee, John—fresh from Thomas Pridgen’s BIG...
Tony Lindsay brings eleven Grammy Awards and a quarter century of world-class experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — the powerhouse vocalist who served as lead singer for Santana from the iconic Supernatural (1999) through Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008), logging countless world tours, Grammy Show performances, and a legendary Super Bowl XXXVII appearance alongside Beyoncé. Now stepping...
Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–based blues and soul guitarist, singer, and songwriter Anthony Paule leading his powerful, horn‑driven ensemble in one of the city’s most intimate blues rooms. Inspired by authentic 1960s and 1970s soul and blues, the orchestra blends electric blues, vintage soul, and big‑band energy into rich...
Appearing at the Rite Spot, the Lee Vilensky Trio is a strictly instrumental trio from the San Francisco Bay Area, led by musician and composer Lee Vilensky. The group is known for creating cinematic, retro-inspired instrumental music that blends elements of jazz, surf, blues, R&B, lounge, spy-soul sound, and Latin influences.
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums bring their high-energy, theatrical jump-swing spectacular to The Deluxe — led by the dynamic duo of Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit, this Oakland-based band blends vintage jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and 50s R&B into a live show that is as entertaining as it is irresistibly danceable. Equal parts musical...
Get ready to hit the dance floor as Cougar Unleashed brings the best of the Bay Area’s funky soul and R&B to Tupelo. Led by the charismatic Rhonda "Cougar" Crouch, this powerhouse ensemble is known for its high-octane party band energy and a setlist that spans from soulful deep-cuts to classic rock anthems. This is...
P Funk Allstar and Grammy Winner... Live electrifying hybrid of Funk, Soul, EDM, Hip Hop, Jazz Indie-POP and Rock guaranteed to "Make 'Em Dance." KATDELIC is a six piece"party-all-night" band with an infectious groove. Irresistible to anyone within ear range. RonKat Spearman is a prolific songwriter and Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Composer, Grammy and BMI award recipient....
Hard-swinging New York tenor saxophone with fire, feel, and a deep connection to the jazz tradition. Every generation produces a handful of young musicians who make seasoned listeners stop and take notice. Ben Sherman is one of them. A commanding young tenor saxophonist from New York City, Sherman channels the spirit of the jazz masters...
Craig Caffall performs at The Saloon. He is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a rich musical career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bay Area and raised between the U.S. and Mexico, he captivates audiences with his bilingual performances blending blues, swamp rock, Latin, and funk influences. He has toured extensively with...
John Palowitch Group at Mr. Tipples features one of the Bay Area’s leading alto saxophonists and composers bringing his alt‑rock and R&B‑infused modern jazz to the club’s intimate room. With Kevin Person Jr. on piano, Toncau on bass, Jaycie Grady on drums, and Oakland underground rapper KOOL A.D. as emcee, John—fresh from Thomas Pridgen’s BIG...