The Jazz Theory is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore District. Drawing on the Great American Songbook and the bebop and hard-bop tradition, the group offers a refined piano-lounge sound built for deep listening, intimate conversation, and the kind of spontaneous interplay that reflects the experience of seasoned Bay...
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.
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...
Cliff Myers & Friends appear at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm, continuing the venue’s tradition of presenting small-ensemble jazz in its historic North Beach setting. Led by Cliff Myers in a jazz-funk and soul-jazz direction, the group typically features a rotating cast of Bay Area players, with sets built around groove-focused tunes and extended improvisation...
The N. T. B. Collective is a Bay Area based jazz fusion group merging sounds and styles from all over the world. The N.T.B. trio, which will be featured for this event, is comprised of drums, bass, and piano. Each musician is highly accomplished; coming together to generate a unique musical energy. N.T.B. has been...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Danny Armstrong, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trombone and vocals of Danny Armstrong. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.
Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces perform at Local Edition. Rockabilly and 60’s country music with the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash and delivers a Honky Tonk ballad with the sincerity of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings.
Kai Lyons | Guitar Scott Amendola | Drums Joel Behrman | Trombone Carl Schultz | Saxophone Adam Klipple | Keys Pianist and keyboardist Adam Klipple has toured the world with artists such as Veronica Swift and Lauryn Hill. Currently touring with Blood Sweat and Tears, Adam is bringing his wild and funky 5-piece band to...
Kim Wilson is a legendary American blues singer and harmonica powerhouse, best known as the longtime frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. With his signature Texas-style swagger, deep roots in classic blues, and instantly recognizable harp tone, Wilson has earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying live performers in the genre. From gritty Chicago-inspired...
Part of Jazz Mafia’s ongoing Reimagined series, which has explored the music of Stevie Wonder, Prince, and The Beatles, this performance turns to two of jazz’s most fearless innovators, Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Featuring Jazz Mafia’s core acoustic ensemble, the group presents bold new arrangements of classic material while honoring the restless spirit that...
Pianist Chris McCarthy and trumpeter Takuya Kuroda are two of the most innovative forces in modern jazz, and together, they craft a sound that is equal parts sophisticated and electrifying. McCarthy, praised by The New York Times for his “high skill and sensitivity,” has made a name for himself as one of New York’s most...
Vince Charming is a Bay Area singer-songwriter appearing at the Riptide with his band. Their roots music and beyond sound draws on country, rockabilly, classic rock, folk-rock, and bluegrass, reflecting influences such as Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, the Rolling Stones, Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, and Neil Young. After returning from a five-year hiatus...