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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Daniel Herrera Quintet ft. Danny Brown
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDaniel Herrera is a professional musician who has called San Francisco his home for the past twenty years. Originally from Monterey, Ca, Daniel grew up in a rich musical environment and was a beneficiary of the robust mentorship program of the Monterey Jazz Festival educational program. He went on to attend Berklee College of Music...
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Aaron Hammerman
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAaron Hammerman, known from the Deep Basement Shakers, appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm. He focuses on early American roots styles including boogie, barrelhouse, blues, and early R&B, with sets geared toward energetic, good-time listening in the saloon’s cocktail setting.
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Chris Siebert
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesChris Siebert is a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, blues, and R&B
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Tunes for the Road Ahead, Jayla’s Final SF Show
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDrummer Jayla Hernandez plays her last SF show at Mr. Tipples. Tiffany Austin on vocals, Kevin Goldberg on bass, and Adam Schulman on piano. Tickets: $15-30
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Keith Saunders Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKeith Saunders Trio performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. Pianist Keith Saunders’ formative years in jazz happened in Los Angeles, and then came a quarter century making up Keith’s New York years, notably centered around the New York HardBop Quintet, an outfit he co-led which had an eight year run, touring extensively and recording four cds,...
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Zoo Band
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThere’s a certain kind of electricity that doesn’t come from wires and screens, but from roaring musicians locked onto the same pulse, bending time until the groove feels like it shakes the earth and could stretch forever. That’s Zoo Band. Rooted in the Bay Area and built for the moment, Zoo is a soul-drenched, jam-powered collective...
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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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Chris Ford
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly, blues, and honky tonk, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford, the band combines old-school honky tonk vibes with modern energy, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Whether dominating the stage or engaging with the crowd, the Chris...
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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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Jason Gillenwater Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJason Gillenwater Quartet performs at Mr. Tipples. Since relocating from New York City in 2011, saxophonist, composer, and educator Jason Gillenwater has emerged as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most sought-after musicians. A versatile performer, he leads his own quartet and trio while maintaining a vibrant presence in the scene with ensembles like...
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Howard Wiley
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHoward Wiley presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor at Keys Jazz Bistro combining hard-driving originals with a funkified selection of classics. Wiley has been a standout on the Bay Area music scene since he was a teenager in the mid-1990s, and he’s taken on the mantle of...
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Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFrank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at the Black Cat. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett...
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Trio Côtier
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSettle into a night of cool, sophisticated jazz with Trio Côtier at Sheba Lounge this evening! Trio Cotier is a Bay Area favorite known for their refined take on the classic jazz piano trio format. They bring an easy elegance to the room, blending equal parts swing, Latin, and traditional jazz textures. Their sound is...
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The Glass Key Trio
The Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Glass Key Trio explores original compositions inspired by Americana, Jazz, Classical, Folk, Balkan and Arabic music and film Noir at the Lost Church. Jeremy Bleich - guitar/electronics Ben Wright - acoustic bass Milton Villarrubia III - drums "The thing about knowing rules in music is that you can then break them in creative...
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Jazz Music Bands/Local Musicians
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFree -
Shannon Wolfe & John Wilson: Songs from the Blue Room
Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSince May 2024, SF chanteuse Shannon Wolfe and Grammy Award winning San Francisco Symphony pianist John Wilson have hosted the ever popular Cocktails & Cabaret residency in the Blue Room at Stookey’s Club Moderne. Shannon and John have built a devoted following through sold-out performances spanning an eclectic and stylish repertoire—from the music of Kurt...
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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 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 moving to San Francisco in 2002, she...
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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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Radio Gatsby
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRadio Gatsby, a modern-day dance band with a vintage flair, swings it at Local Edition! Its performances showcase a fusion of timeless Swing-era, New Orleans & 1920s Jazz, transitioning to the band’s captivating interpretations of Nostalgic R&B, Motown, Soul, and 70s/80s/90s Classics. With its ensemble of talented vocalists and jazz musicians, Radio Gatsby ignites the...
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Dirty Works Jazz Jam & Burlesque Show
Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Dirty Works Jazz Band brings its signature jam session to Paris 75 every first Thursday. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, these "Dirty Works & Friends" nights transform the North Beach venue into a buzzing jazz laboratory. Far from a casual background set, this is a professional performance environment where the house band sets...
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Jason Gillenwater Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJason Gillenwater Quartet performs at Mr. Tipples. Since relocating from New York City in 2011, saxophonist, composer, and educator Jason Gillenwater has emerged as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most sought-after musicians. A versatile performer, he leads his own quartet and trio while maintaining a vibrant presence in the scene with ensembles like...
$15
Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and cover charges directly with the venue before attending.