After studying vocals and piano at the Musicians Institute, Jackson began performing with his Nic Jackson Band throughout Los Angeles venues such as The Novo and The Greek Theatre. He has opened for Mint Condition and Blackstreet, sung at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and performed for audiences as diverse as The Fillmore and the White...
Barbara Gainer is a multi-talented San Francisco vocalist and radio personality appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge. She specializes in sophisticated blues and classic jazz, blending powerful blues numbers with timeless standards and delivering them with a warm, commanding vocal style shaped by decades of musical immersion. A longtime DJ on KPOO 89.5 FM, she brings...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
THE COTTONTAILS are one of San Francisco's most exciting musical groups, playing a wide range of styles ranging from 20'/30s Gatsby-era jazz, classic 40's swing, and vintage 50's/60's R&B. With Michael MacIntosh on piano, Joe Kyle Jr on bass and Karina Denike on vocals. “ Karina Denike Possesses a voice so rich and luxuriant she...
Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
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...
Cosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since the band’s 2010 beginning, bringing to the stage a potent mix of swing and vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery. Led by vocalist Emily Day (“one of the major singers in her field” – Scott Yanow), Cosmo Alleycats draws from...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Marty Wehner (Trombone), Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Marty Wehner, Rob Barics, and Chris Siebert are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band, where they...
Luke Westbrook Jazz Trio is a modern jazz group led by San Francisco–born guitarist Luke Westbrook, appearing at The Royale. Drawing on early experiences in educational jazz programs and appearances at events like the Monterey Jazz Festival and SF Jazz Festival’s Grammy in the Schools, Westbrook has become a first‑call guitarist on the Bay Area...
Kai Lyons | Guitar Ernesto Mazar | Bass Malachi Whitson | Drums Kazemde George | Saxophone Brooklyn-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern improvised music, creates unique musical landscapes by blending different traditions from within the African diaspora, from Bebop to Rumba, Bossa Nova, Hip Hop, and more. With his Harvard neurobiology background...
Dennis Jones is a powerhouse blues-rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his fiery solos, gritty grooves, and commanding stage presence. Based in Los Angeles, Jones has built a career on blending traditional blues roots with the intensity of rock and the soul of R&B. His sound is heavily inspired by legends like Jimi Hendrix,...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcome Janice Maxie Reid to the stage. A “one-woman band”, Janice often doubles as a keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of nature. Her soulful, angelic and daringly accurate vocal prowess, distinctive four-octave voice range and engaging stage presence captivate her audiences .Janice’s vast musical gifts and...