Children of Lucy Jazz Quartet
Children of Lucy Jazz Quartet at the Royale.
Children of Lucy Jazz Quartet at the Royale.
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...
Peter Horvath brings a lifetime of world-class musicianship to Keys Jazz Bistro — a Budapest-born contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist, and composer who won Hungary's National Jazz Combo Competition at 17 before studying at the Vienna Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, he has since performed and recorded with Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Arturo Sandoval, Randy...
San Francisco-based bassist, trombonist, composer, and arranger Leela Paymai (ZHENIIA) grew up steeped in the sounds of Persian Pop music—Googoosh, Marjan, Dariush—before landing in the Bay Area and diving headfirst into the tangled, boundary-less world of modern jazz. What emerged is ZHENIIA: a genre-blurring, emotionally charged project that filters ancestral memory through a contemporary lens....
Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training and experience with groups such as the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band, and her sets reflect classic rock and rhythm-and-blues influences.
David M’Ore is a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Born in Argentina, he blends traditional blues with British-influenced hard rock, and is known for a guitar-forward sound and gravelly vocals documented on releases such as his album "Holy Sinners & Sinful Saints."
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
Grant Levin | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Tom Catanzaro | Sax A recent Bay Area, transplant, saxophonist Tom Catanzaro is a dynamic and versatile musician. In the early 2000s, Tom honed his craft in New York City, studying with Bob Mintzer on a full scholarship to Manhattan School of Music...
Adam Klipple | Keys Kai Lyons | Guitar Boogaloo McDuff | Drums 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 trio to Mr Tipple’s. Featuring longtime associate Kai Lyons on guitar, the band can...
Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
Tia Carroll's concert is a soul-stirring journey through blues and gospel-infused soul music, fueled by her powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence. With a career steeped in the traditions of rhythm and blues, Carroll effortlessly commands the stage, delivering heartfelt performances that resonate with authenticity and passion. Her versatile voice moves seamlessly from gritty, soulful...
Keys Jazz Bistro favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists!Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington appeared in...
Trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist Pete Rodríguez, featured on three Grammy-winning records, commands the stage with fiery energy and masterful artistry. He’s collaborated with legends like Tito Puente, Branford Marsalis, and Eddie Palmieri. His original compositions highlight his incredible technique and sound. With a bold, modern jazz style, his work is narrative-driven and timeless. Rodriguez has...
Grant Levin | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Tom Catanzaro | Sax A recent Bay Area, transplant, saxophonist Tom Catanzaro is a dynamic and versatile musician. In the early 2000s, Tom honed his craft in New York City, studying with Bob Mintzer on a full scholarship to Manhattan School of Music...
Adam Klipple | Keys Kai Lyons | Guitar Boogaloo McDuff | Drums 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 trio to Mr Tipple’s. Featuring longtime associate Kai Lyons on guitar, the band can...
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,"...
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...
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
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.
Magic School Busk is a hard hitting dance band performing original arrangements of both classic and contemporary hits. The band plays Funk, R&B, Neo Soul and also sprinkles in a dash of Afrocuban zest in their set. When they’re not playing music, you can catch the band playing football in the middle of the street...
Charles Unger | Sax Sue Crossman | Piano Joe Nemzer | Bass Tony “Steamroller” Coleman | Drums
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 at Keys Jazz Bistro. 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...