Bird & Beckett welcomes the Nick Otis Orchestra, a dynamic Northern California musical ensemble led by veteran drummer and bandleader Nick Otis, carrying forward the legacy of the legendary Otis Family. The Nick Otis Orchestra. Gail (Li’l Bit) Muldrow, guitar & vocals. Paul Lamb, bass. Nick Otis, drums & vocals.
My 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, Charlie...
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
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
The Sebastian Parker Quartet appears at Mr. Tipples. Sebastian Parker | Piano/composer Colin Williams | Bass Rick Rivera | Drums Richard Batelaan | Saxophones
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.
Dutch born, Lara Louise plays at Belle Cora. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make for a tasteful variety of...
Cyril G. Guiraud brings a singular transatlantic voice to Waystone, performing as a trio with Brother Ruckus on drums and Gary Johnson on bass. The French-born, SF- and Paris-based saxophonist, composer, and producer has shared the bandstand with Michel Petrucciani, Kenny Garrett, Mike Stern, George Clinton, and dozens more, and has graced the stages of...
Shane Dwight is a critically acclaimed blues maverick whose raw, soul-stirring performances captivate audiences from the very first chord. Hailing from Morgan Hill, California, his journey through adversity—including a battle with Perthes bone disease—has only deepened his musical resolve. Drawing inspiration from rock legends and blues pioneers alike, Shane’s sound is a powerful blend of...
Returning to Keys Jazz Bistro, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a...
Appearing at the Black Cat, Greg Abate is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his fiery bebop and hard-bop style. A Berklee-trained musician, he performed early in his career with Ray Charles and later with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under Dick Johnson. Over decades of international touring and recording, Abate has built...
Alberto Gutierrez is a Spanish guitarist and vocalist appearing at Amélie in Polk Gulch. He is one half of the duo Dos Bandoleros. His sets draw on the blend of Latin‑rooted rhythms and acoustic songcraft, bringing a warm, intimate energy that pairs naturally with Amélie’s relaxed wine bar atmosphere.