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.
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.
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...
Open 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...
Midori Ono brings the soulful, hard-swinging groove of the Hammond B3 organ to Keys Jazz Bistro — a highly acclaimed Japanese organist recognized as one of the finest international players of the instrument, she has built a dedicated career bridging the Japanese and American jazz scenes with the spirit of the organ trio pioneers. Joined...
Experience 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...
Viajó 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...
Join 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.
Justin Rock brings extraordinary versatility and prolific creativity to Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — a San Francisco Bay Area-based guitarist with thirteen original albums, a composer for major brands including Kraft, Keurig, and Contigo, and a sought-after educator at SFJAZZ and the Stanford Jazz Workshop. Born into a musical household and shaped by everything from...
Louisiana-born living legend Jules Broussard brings over 60 years of Bay Area history and a lifetime of soulful double-saxophone mastery to Keys Jazz Bistro — at 89 years young, he has shared stages and studios with Alice Coltrane, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, and virtually every jazz great worth knowing. It's rare to encounter such living...
Modern Jazz Hot Club brings a fresh and exhilarating reimagining of the gypsy jazz tradition to Stookey's Blue Room — a guitar-driven ensemble that asks a fascinating question: how might Django Reinhardt have played the music that came after him? From the Django era and Brazilian master Pixinguinha all the way to Wayne Shorter and...
Kathy 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...