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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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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Hella Fitzgerald x Honor Brass Band
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHella Fitzgerald x Honor Brass Band Hella Fitzgerald From Bebop to Hip Hop, a dance band collective based in California, featuring Soul, Jazz, Funk, R&B, 90's, Hip Hop, Latin, Pop, Top 40, and more. Honor Brass Band New Orleans Style 5-piece brass band with NOLA classics and modern R&B renditions.
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JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT with special guests
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJeff Cotton’s Gin Joint is a San Francisco-based roots rock band known for their obscure covers and rootsy originals that draw from the deep well of classic rock, soul, country, and psychedelic groove. Their sound is a swirling cocktail of Springsteen’s working-class anthems, Bowie’s theatrical edge, and Stevie Wonder’s soulful fire—with a splash of Cheap Trick’s power pop, Lucinda Williams’ grit, and The Band’s rustic storytelling. Whether they’re tearing through...
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Ben Rosenblum Trio
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMat Muntz | Bass Jake Shandling | Drums Ben Rosenblum | Piano Ticketed: $15-30
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Lorca Hart Bridges Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLorca Hart’s vision is to provide deepening creative musical experiences for himself and others. His career as both a performer and a teacher has been dedicated to the craft of drumming, Jazz tradition and history, and ensemble collaboration. Mr. Hart received his BFA from California Institute of the Arts in 1996. He was deeply inspired...
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Jose Simioni
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience the uniquely Jose sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing defies easy categorization. He eschews traditional licks for a deeply personal, improvisational style that makes his guitar sing—moving seamlessly from floating, lazy melodies to a...
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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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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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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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Live Music at Capo’s
Capo's 641 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us on the patio at Capo’s for live music 6-9pm with rotating local bands. Come grab a slice and support live music in San Francisco.
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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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Chris McCarthy Quintet ft Takuya Kuroda & Eden Bareket
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPianist 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...
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Jonathan Seiberlich Quintet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMike Olmos | Trumpet Danny Lubin-Laden | Trombone Raffi Garabedian | Tenor Saxophone Henry Plumb | Drums Jonathan Seiberlich | Tuba Ticketed: $15-30
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Amina Scott Quintet
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCurrently based in New Orleans, LA, Amina Scott has been a bassist for many musicians on the New Orleans music scene, as well as abroad. She has performed with artists such as Jazzmeia Horn, Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah, Don Vappie, David Murray, Johnny Vidacovich, Joanne Bracken, Nicholas Payton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Brecker, Herlin Riley,...
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Barrio Manouche
El Chato 2301 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBarrio Manouche plays gypsy-jazz at El Chato. Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and Latin-American rhythms.
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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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Lara Louise
Savoy Tivoli 1434 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDutch born, Lara Louise plays at the Savoy Tivoli. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make for a tasteful variety...
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Jazz Music Bands/Local Musicians
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFree -
Robson Batinga
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRobson Batinga is a Brazilian vocalist and multi-instrumentalist appearing at Amélie in Polk Gulch. His sets draw on samba, bossa nova, and other Brazilian popular styles, creating an intimate, acoustic-forward atmosphere that complements Amélie’s wine bar setting and encourages listeners to linger over a glass while the music unfolds.
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Hernandez Hideaway (Balkan/Klezmer)
Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe 12 Saroyan Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin Oakland-based Hernandez Hideaway at Specs for Balkan beats, Klezmer stylings, goofball remixes and original tunes. Playing the Bay and beyond since 2009, this band is always working hard to find that sweet spot where traditional meets modern. Bottoms up: bass (Dan Harrison), accordion (Tim Phillips), trombone (Sam Hernandez), saxophone (Claire Phillips), and voice (Lucie...
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Woody Lauer’s Weekly Bluegrass Jam and Showcase
The Liberties 998 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWoody Lauer’s Weekly Bluegrass Jam and Showcase is an ongoing Sunday session at The Liberties, led by guitarist and bandleader Woody Lauer. The evening centers on traditional bluegrass and country roots music, combining a rotating cast of local pickers with featured showcase sets, and offers a relaxed, neighborhood‑pub setting where listeners can settle in with...
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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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Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and cover charges directly with the venue before attending.