Jose Simioni Trio
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
The Grove welcomes Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise — a twang-driven rock and roll outfit from San Francisco whose music blends practiced song craft and guitar-driven exploration steeped in the Bakersfield sound. Drawing on influences from Buck Owens to Arthur Russell, their hypnotic twang and Beach Boys-inspired harmonies have sold out shows across the...
The 12 String Duet appears at the Rite Spot. It is a smaller subset of the Twelve String Roulette, a San Francisco-based tin-pan-django-classical band. The group features a rotating collective of musicians, which inspired the "Roulette" name as the lineup and genres shift regularly.
Looking for the perfect weekly escape? Join us at Scopo Divino as we welcome Le Jazz Hot, playing live every week! Le Jazz Hot is comprised of members from the internationally renowned Hot Club of San Francisco. These musicians are masters of Gypsy Jazz, a truly unique and joyful style pioneered by the legendary Django...
Eden Brent at Biscuits and Blues brings a piano-pounding, juke-joint-rooted blend of Mississippi blues, boogie-woogie, soul, and jazz. The Mississippi native is an award-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose honors include the 2025 Pinetop Perkins Piano Player award and the 2026 Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award); her recent album Getaway Blues continues that...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Sam Rudin Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Sam Rudin’s explosive blend of jazz and blues to the stage with Charles McNeal on saxophone, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Jeremy Steinkoler on drums. Known as “Hurricane Sam,” Rudin developed his high-energy style as a solo performer and leader of Hurricane Sam & the Hotshots, and...
Nate Gilbreath and Alan Jones’s OHANA Collective at Black Cat showcases a young San Francisco quintet co-led by trombonist Nate Gilbreath and bassist Alan Jones, taking its name from the Hawaiian word for family. Gilbreath is a 2025 graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Roots, Jazz, and American Music program, where he studied with...
“Dave Brubeck was not only a ground-breaking jazz pianist, composer and bandleader, but was also an outspoken advocate for civil rights and international diplomacy at many critical moments in American history.Join us for an afternoon of music and conversation with pianist Simon Rowe, former Executive Director of the Brubeck Institute and founder of Keys Jazz...
Break up the work week with an evening of live jazz at Ti Piacera! Every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, this cozy Polk Street destination hosts a rotating selection of talented local jazz ensembles. While the specific band changes from week to week, you can always expect a high-quality musical experience featuring some...
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Ian Alexander brings a touch of refined elegance to the Sheba Piano Lounge. Known for his lyrical touch and tasteful arrangements, pianist Ian Alexander leads an ensemble that perfectly bridges the gap between classic jazz standards and contemporary exploration. Set within the warm, tropical-inspired interior of the Fillmore’s premier jazz destination, this performance offers a...
Patrick Wolff brings a lifetime of deep jazz immersion to The Deluxe, joined by a stellar quartet — Adam Shulman on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on drums. A saxophone and clarinet player with a distinguished history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco, Wolff has performed or...
Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic...
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to...
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.
Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
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...
The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon. Featuring Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, the quartet combines swinging standards, bluesy grooves, and boogie-woogie rhythms in the historic North Beach venue.
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...
Jazz vocalist, arranger and songwriter Emily Day Swingtet appear at the Dawn Club. As “one of the major singers in her field” (Scott Yanow, Syncopated Times), Emily's voice carries the history of American music. On stage, she combines her deep knowledge of jazz with her whiskey-tinged timber and vocal acrobatics — simultaneously wild and precise....
Harlan Records welcomes Fault Line Trio — one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects, serving up a blend of swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves in an intimate listening‑room setting. Featuring Jay Sanders on piano and keys, Lukas Vesely on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums, this modern jazz piano trio...
Eden Brent at Biscuits and Blues brings a piano-pounding, juke-joint-rooted blend of Mississippi blues, boogie-woogie, soul, and jazz. The Mississippi native is an award-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose honors include the 2025 Pinetop Perkins Piano Player award and the 2026 Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award); her recent album Getaway Blues continues that...
Karina Denike and Michael McIntosh appear at the Rite Spot. They are prominent, long-time collaborative musicians based in the San Francisco Bay Area and frequently perform together as a dynamic musical duo and as core members of the vintage jazz and swing ensemble, The Cottontails
Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Paris 75 brings jazz standards, smooth bossa nova, and evocative boleros to North Beach’s intimate, French-inspired lounge. With Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass, the trio delivers polished, heartfelt music suited to a refined late-night setting.