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
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Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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The Editorials
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVarious young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
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Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Peninsula Project
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Peninsula Project appears Wednesday from 8–11pm at the Comstock Saloon, led by pianist and vocalist Eric Shifrin. The quartet focuses on piano-driven swing, stride, and classic jazz, with a lineup featuring Eric Shifrin on piano and vocals, Rick Brown on trombone, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, in a setting that...
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Dirty Works Jazz Jam @ The Shoe
The Lucky Horseshoe 454 Courtland Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOpen 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...
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Emily Day Swingtet
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJazz vocalist, arranger and songwriter Emily Day Swingtet appear at the Dawn Club. As “one of the major singers in her field” (Scott Yanow, Syncopated Times), Emily's voice carries the history of American music. On stage, she combines her deep knowledge of jazz with her whiskey-tinged timber and vocal acrobatics — simultaneously wild and precise....
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Fault Line Trio
Harlan Records 18 Harlan Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHarlan Records welcomes Fault Line Trio — one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects, serving up a blend of swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves in an intimate listening‑room setting. Featuring Jay Sanders on piano and keys, Lukas Vesely on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums, this modern jazz piano trio...
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Eden Brent
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEden Brent at Biscuits and Blues brings a piano-pounding, juke-joint-rooted blend of Mississippi blues, boogie-woogie, soul, and jazz. The Mississippi native is an award-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose honors include the 2025 Pinetop Perkins Piano Player award and the 2026 Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award); her recent album Getaway Blues continues that...
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Alexandra Rieloff Trio
Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAlexandra Rieloff Trio at Paris 75 brings jazz standards, smooth bossa nova, and evocative boleros to North Beach’s intimate, French-inspired lounge. With Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass, the trio delivers polished, heartfelt music suited to a refined late-night setting.
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Sam Rudin Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSam Rudin Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Sam Rudin’s explosive blend of jazz and blues to the stage with Charles McNeal on saxophone, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Jeremy Steinkoler on drums. Known as “Hurricane Sam,” Rudin developed his high-energy style as a solo performer and leader of Hurricane Sam & the Hotshots, and...
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Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTom Coneely & Birds of Paradise bring their warm, harmony-rich Americana sound to Tupelo, blending folk, country, and rock influences into melodic, story-driven songs. Drawing on Coneely’s songwriting and the band’s tight instrumental interplay, their set moves from tender ballads to easy-rolling grooves, a natural fit for Tupelo’s relaxed North Beach vibe. It is an...
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The Door Slammers
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to the Saloon, carrying on the legacy of their founder, the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San Francisco blues scene for over three decades. Known for their gritty, guitar-driven sound and passionate live shows, the band continues the tradition that helped shape and mentor...
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Dolphin Jazz with Michael Weiner at Pier 23 Cafe
Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMichael Weiner plays the piano with his jazz group at Pier 23 Café on Thursday 4-7pm. Weiner has been playing piano since he was 3 years old. Join us for a fun night, relax with your favorite drink and grab a bite from our delicious menu. We look forward to having you with us! When...
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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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Austin Wazz of Analog Dog
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAustin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood...
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Viajó de la Música
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesViajó 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...
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Wille and the Bandits
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWille and the Bandits are an electrifying roots-rock trio from Cornwall, blending blues, rock, folk and world influences into a powerful, genre-defying sound. Fronted by the dynamic Wille Edwards, the band has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling live acts, known for their raw energy, musicianship and emotional depth. Drawing comparisons...
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Paul Mehling’s Le Jazz Hot
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPaul Mehling’s Le Jazz Hot at Mr. Tipples features Mehling on guitar and vocals, Evan Price on violin, Dexter Williams on bass, and Jordan Samuels on rhythm guitar. The quartet is the Bay Area incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco, channeling the acoustic swing of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli through gypsy-jazz standards,...
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Pepe Fuego
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPercussionist and bandleader Pepe Fuego brings his signature rhythmic fire to the intimate Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District, transforming the room into a tropical escape with an electrifying blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa, and Latin jazz. A seasoned presence in the Bay Area Latin music scene with credits at top-tier venues like...
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Cosmo Alleycats
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCosmo Alleycats bring their refreshingly old fashioned sound to The Deluxe — a San Francisco favorite since 2010, led by jazz vocalist Emily Day, whom critic Scott Yanow calls "one of the major singers in her field." Rooted in New Orleans jazz & R&B, speakeasy and 1920s jazz, and classic R&B, blues, and soul, their...
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Jazz Music Bands/Local Musicians
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFree -
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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Tomoko Funaki
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTomoko Funaki live at the Dawn Club Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Following in the footsteps of her parents, both musicians, she studied classical violin and flute. A move to New York exposed her to a broad range of musical genres but she found herself increasingly drawn towards jazz. After...
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Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
Free
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