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. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice bring the soul of...
Joel Astley is a Seattle-based blues harmonica player, singer-songwriter, and bandleader known for his powerful stage presence and modern take on classic blues. A multi-award-winning artist, he made a major splash with his debut album, which charted on the Billboard Blues chart and established him as a rising force in the genre. Blending deep blues...
Join the Coit Tower Poetry Club for the April installment of their First Friday residency. This month, the gathering focuses on the work of Lucille Clifton (1936–2010), an American poet celebrated for her spare, powerful language and her exploration of the endurance of the human spirit. The Featured Poet Lucille Clifton was a prolific author...
Caelan Cardello has played on stages from Dizzy’s Club to the Newport Jazz Festival and performed with Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, Jimmy Cobb and Cecile McLorin Salvant. One of five finalists in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz competition, Caelan graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in jazz performance just graduated with his...
Takezo (Yoshinobu Takeda) is a rhythm and blues singer and guitarist who appears at The Saloon in North Beach. Born in Kagawa and raised in Kyoto, he began singing in bands and composing music at age 12, drawing early inspiration from American film soundtracks, The Beatles, and Otis Redding, and has been based in San...
Pianist Joe Warner is setting the Bay Area jazz scene on fire. Known for his captivating style and electrifying performances, he’s worked as pianist and musical director for legendary vocalist The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol for over 10 years and leads the charge with his own Joe Warner Trio while sharing stages and studios with icons like...
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...
North Beach New Orleans
Alexis Tsamoudakis is a 19 year old bassist from Concord. Join us for a night of jazz from 4-7pm with this up and coming trio.
Hank Maninger is a guitarist and vocalist appearing at The Saloon in San Francisco with his band the Jukebox Charlies, whose sound draws on Americana and roots influences. The lineup features Hank Maninger on guitar and vocals, Tim Orr on drums, and Tim Wagar on bass; Maninger is also known for his work with the...
Marcus Anthony Shelby is a composer, bassist, bandleader, and educator who currently lives in San Francisco, California. His work focuses on the history, present, and future of African American lives, social movements, and music education. In 1990, Marcus Shelby received the Charles Mingus Scholarship to attend CalArts and study composition with James Newton and bass...