Wendy DeWitt plays boogie woogie and blues on the National and International blues scene. And you can see her at the Saloon. With Kirk Harwood, Wendy is a two-time regional winner, and International Blues Challenge Finalist. Former pianist for Hank Ballard, and 30 years of working with Chicago legend Steve Freund, Wendy has also played...
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,...
Jason Butler | KeysShawn Meyers | DrumsPaul Hanson | SaxVictor Little | Bass With over 30 years of experience, Victor Little is a versatile bassist whose career spans R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, and Blues. Influenced by legends such as Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Larry Graham, and Marcus Miller, he has developed a distinctive style...
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 breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
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 corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
The Jazz in the Alley series returns to Kerouac Alley for its fifth year, celebrating a milestone season of live music in the heart of North Beach. Led by one of the Bay Area’s most distinguished jazz bassists, the trio delivers a set focused on the technical foundations of bebop and straight ahead jazz. Chris...
Otherwise Brewing welcomes the Matt Bae Jazz Trio — led by San Francisco‑based jazz pianist Matthew Bae, whose roots in classical piano and viola, chamber music, orchestra, and American Gamelan give his playing a rich, multidimensional depth. Performing in settings from intimate duos to larger ensembles, he brings a continuous study of the jazz language...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique "performance" jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
Trio Caminos plays at the Long Weekend. Having lived and performed across South America, Spain, and the United States, Carlos Caminos brings a global musical perspective rooted in Latin American tradition and the soul of Flamenco guitar. For the past nine years, the Bay Area has been home — and in that time, Carlos has...
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
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
Chris He | Alto/EWI Sam Malekzadeh | Tenor Greg Rose | Bari Charlie Doris | Guitar Risa Schapiro | Keys Ryan Campbell | Bass Jace Kim | Drums Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frankly Martini is an electrifying 7-piece jazz/jazz fusion combo made up of Berkeley students who wanted to do a...
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.
Samuél Gonzalez plays Waystone Sunday 6-pm. Samuél Gonzalez is a dynamic drummer with roots in jazz and a diverse musical range that spans gospel, country, metal, and Latin. He’s studied with renowned drummers like Leon “Ndugu” Chancler, Herlin Riley, Kenny Washington, and Sly Randolph, honing a style that blends technical skill with deep musicality. ...
Drummer, composer, and bandleader Jerome Gillespie Jr. brings a deeply rooted yet forward-moving sound to his debut residency at Black Cat. Raised in Houston, Texas and now based in New York City, Gillespie’s playing blends the feeling of the church, the fire of hard bop, and a modern sense of storytelling—creating music that is as...
Eric Markowitz is a Bay Area jazz bassist who appears at the Hi Lo Club on May 3 from 7–10pm. He grew up in New Jersey near New York City and later built his career in the St. Louis and Bay Area jazz scenes, performing with figures including Vince Lateano, Andrew Speight, Patrick Wolff, Adam...
Live Brazilian music by Shangó Beat at Amelie.
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
Nashville Honeymoon brings a high-energy blend of classic and contemporary country to the Riptide on May 3, with tight harmonies, twangy guitars, and road-tested originals that feel instantly familiar yet freshly dialed-in for a West Coast crowd. Drawing on the storytelling tradition of Nashville and the grit of barroom honky-tonks, they mix dance-floor-ready two-steppers with...
North Beach Django plays Stookey’s Blue Room on Sunday May 3rd. American songbook standards and Django-esque favorites. Sitters-inners welcomed after the first set when we welcome players and singers with open picks!
Chris He | Alto/EWI Sam Malekzadeh | Tenor Greg Rose | Bari Charlie Doris | Guitar Risa Schapiro | Keys Ryan Campbell | Bass Jace Kim | Drums Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frankly Martini is an electrifying 7-piece jazz/jazz fusion combo made up of Berkeley students who wanted to do a...
Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, George Cables, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff...
