Kai Lyons brings a lifetime of San Francisco roots and global musical curiosity to The Deluxe — a guitarist raised in the Excelsior District who went on to study at William Paterson University on full scholarship under the direction of the late Mulgrew Miller, learning from masters Vincent Herring, Gene Bertoncini, Harold Mabern, Rich Perry,...
Step into DecoDance on a Thursday night and you’ll find Gaucho turning the Art Deco lounge into a Paris-meets-San-Francisco swing party. Their hot-club–inspired sound — acoustic guitars, bass, and horns weaving gypsy jazz, musette, and classic swing — pairs perfectly with the bar’s Great Gatsby mood and craft cocktails. Grab a booth under the moody...
Drummer/Vibraphonist/Saxophonist Smith Dobson V has been performing in the Bay Area for nearly twenty years. Originally from Santa Cruz, Ca., Dobson is a member of an important Jazz family. His father, the late Smith Dobson IV, was a world renown Pianist and director of the Jazz series at the Garden City in San Jose for...
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka...
Step back in time at Comstock Saloon, where the Hal Bigler Band holds court every Tuesday night from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Set in a meticulously restored 1907 building at the crossroads of North Beach and Chinatown, this residency perfectly matches the band's vintage sound with a setting of intricate carved wood, cozy booths,...
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. Located on the edge of the historic Broadway corridor, this charming French lounge provides the perfect backdrop for the "Hot Club" sound. With its selection of authentic French cocktails and wines, the venue feels less...
Lucky Strike, led by guitarist and bandleader Joe Lococo, appears at The Saloon in North Beach with a set that draws on blues, jazz, and rock & roll. The band features Richard McDonough on drums and vocals, Derek Evans on vocals, Joe Lococo on guitar and vocals. The group reflects Lococo’s long experience in the...
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Rhonda Sauce is the kind of artist who reminds you why jazz matters — hailing from Oakland, California, she has quietly become one of the Bay Area's most versatile and compelling voices, described by Dr. K. Nalley as having "the special voice, firmly rooted in the jazz greats while still oozing her special unique style."...
The 12 String Duet appears at the Rite Spot. It is a smaller subset of the Twelve String Roulette, a San Francisco-based tin-pan-django-classical band. The group features a rotating collective of musicians, which inspired the "Roulette" name as the lineup and genres shift regularly.
Looking for the perfect weekly escape? Join us at Scopo Divino as we welcome Le Jazz Hot, playing live every week! Le Jazz Hot is comprised of members from the internationally renowned Hot Club of San Francisco. These musicians are masters of Gypsy Jazz, a truly unique and joyful style pioneered by the legendary Django...
Get ready for a chill night mixing smooth jazz vibes with some down-home country tunes featuring Joe Dileo and Travis Geyer on guitars. Enjoy Richmond Special playing some country, swing, jazz and blues while sipping on your wine at Etcetera in the Mission.
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Bob Kenmotsu Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings saxophonist Bob Kenmotsu’s lyrical, straight‑ahead modern jazz sound into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, with Ben Stolorow on piano, Ollie Dudek on bass, and Ron Marabuto on drums forming a seasoned, hard‑swinging rhythm section around him. Together, the quartet leans into classic and contemporary jazz...
The Guitar Hang at Keys Jazz Bistro is an essential evening for jazz guitar enthusiasts — West Coast standard-bearers Jack Tone Riordan and Jeffrey Burr host an intimate celebration of six-string swingdom, paying homage to the giants of jazz guitar from Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall to Grant Green and Charlie Christian. If the warm,...
Singer-songwriter Sami Stevens harnesses Jazz, Soul, Folk and Indie Rock influences to create truly intimate original music. Accompanying herself on piano or Wurlitzer, Sami delivers dynamic, personal performances deeply steeped in the lineage of the great American singer-songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s.
Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! Performing every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive...
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Grant Levin is a San Francisco–based jazz pianist and composer appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge with a repertoire of classic and contemporary. Born in San Diego, he began studying piano at age 5, later earning a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and teaching for three years at California State University,...
Patrick Wolff brings a lifetime of deep jazz immersion to The Deluxe, joined by a stellar quartet — Adam Shulman on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on drums. A saxophone and clarinet player with a distinguished history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco, Wolff has performed or...
Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic...
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to...
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.
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...
Open jazz jam every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays of the month in Bernal Heights at The Lucky Horseshoe. Jazz jam open to all instruments & singers at one of San Francisco's oldest and best music dive bars This is a straight ahead jazz jam with all instruments and singers welcome. Small house band...