Carla Helmbrecht and the Brad Leali Ensemble at Mr. Tipples pairs Helmbrecht’s sensitive, sophisticated vocals with Leali’s soulful alto saxophone, backed by Adam Shulman on piano, Ron Belcher on bass,...
Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list...
The Cottontails bring a joyful, swinging, and gloriously eclectic sound to The Deluxe, a Bay Area ensemble anchored by singer-songwriter Karina Denike — a performer with over 20 albums to her name, international appearances at Montreux Jazz Festival and the Reading Festival, and credits spanning Dance Hall Crashers to Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project. The...
Six Roses at Etcetera Wine Bar brings the multi‑genre collaboration between saxophonist David Boyce and guitarist/loop artist Michael Cavaseno into the Mission’s cozy wine bar, turning the room into an intimate sound lab for improvisation and texture. Blending saxophones, guitar, and live loops, Six Roses moves fluidly across jazz, ambient, soul, and experimental sounds, making...
Joe Block Quintet at Black Cat celebrates the pianist, composer, and bandleader's debut album There Is Always Hope — his first record built entirely from original compositions, released September 25...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcome Janice Maxie Reid to the stage. A “one-woman band”, Janice often doubles as a keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of...
Standard Issue at Bird & Beckett celebrates the release of the band's self-titled debut, a seven-track set recorded at Oakland's 25th Street Studios that runs from Monk and McCoy Tyner to Sun Ra and Víctor Jara's protest anthem “El Derecho de Vivir en Paz.” Trumpeter Darren Johnston — billed here on “peace cannon” — made...
Rob Sharman leads a classic jazz quartet at Sheba Piano Lounge with vocals and trumpet, joined by Michael Parsons on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums....
This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
Cliff Meyers & Friends is a jazz-funk and soul-jazz ensemble appearing at the Comstock Saloon. Led by Meyers with a rotating cast of Bay Area session players, the group delivers...
Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit are the dynamic leaders of the Oakland-based jump-swing band, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums. Renowned for their high-energy performances, they blend vintage jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and '50s R&B into a theatrical and often humorous stage show.
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...
Pop Ignition appears at Local Edition. Meet your new favorite pop / rock / dance cover band blasting off with iconic classics and today’s biggest chart-toppers. Featuring singer-songwriter Joyce Lee on vocals and keys, Mike Lazarus on bass with Simon Keyser Petty on guitar, and Joe Londeree on drums.
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance...
Richard Howell - John Coltrane Tribute at Mr. Tipples features Howell on tenor saxophone, Frank Martin on piano, Ron Belcher on bass, and Deszon Claiborne on drums. A longtime Bay...
Joe Block Quintet at Black Cat celebrates the pianist, composer, and bandleader's debut album There Is Always Hope — his first record built entirely from original compositions, released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records after seven years of writing and collaboration. Block is a finalist for the American Pianists Association's prestigious...
The Get Tight at The Deluxe brings instrumental funk and soul straight from Portland, Oregon, featuring guitarist Xan McCurdy (Cake), Hammond B3 organist Garth Klippert (Fruit Bats), bassist Allen Hunter...
The Porkchop Express at The Riptide brings a veteran San Francisco Americana band with more than two decades of rootsy, high-energy performance behind it. Their sound tosses folk, outlaw country, and rock ’n’ roll into a distinctly honky-tonk mix, powered by country harmonies, fiddle, lap steel, mandolin and ukulele, garage-rock guitar, and a punk-leaning rhythm...
Jinx Jones brings high-octane rockabilly, twangy surf, and vintage rock and roll energy to The Saloon, turning San Francisco’s oldest bar into a late-night guitar party. Known for deep love...
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,...
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (2023), Armen's musical journey has...
Cristian Eck at Keys Jazz Bistro features guitarist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Christian Eck performing a Sunday brunch set. Emerging from the Chicago blues and rhythm scene, Eck blends blues, soul,...
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...
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...
The Deluxe welcomes the Scott Larson Quartet — a straight‑ahead Bay Area jazz ensemble led by trombonist Scott Larson, long known for channeling the fiery hard‑bop sound that lit up...