Jazz Fusion

From co-founding The Bad Plus—the avant-garde trio that redefined jazz and indie rock—to crafting critically acclaimed albums on ECM and Blue Note, Ethan Iverson is a master of melody and innovation. With collaborations spanning jazz legends like Tom Harrell, Jack DeJohnette, and Billy Hart, his music is as adventurous as it is accessible. Whether commanding...

San Francisco's own Giulio Xavier Cetto is a bass-playing dynamo—composer, vocalist, and magnetic performer who electrifies audiences with his genre-bending mix of jazz, classical, and global sounds, all steeped in Bay Area soul. Whether commanding an intimate jazz club or lighting up international stages, Giulio captivates with a presence that’s equal parts skill and charisma....

San Francisco's own Giulio Xavier Cetto is a bass-playing dynamo—composer, vocalist, and magnetic performer who electrifies audiences with his genre-bending mix of jazz, classical, and global sounds, all steeped in Bay Area soul. Whether commanding an intimate jazz club or lighting up international stages, Giulio captivates with a presence that’s equal parts skill and charisma....

Launched by bassist Giulio Xavier Cetto and former Mars Volta/Thundercat drummer Thomas Pridgen, Big Trippin is a California-based improvisation-laced vehicle for exploring state-of-the-art grooves. While the band mainly performs as an instrumental quartet including alto saxophonist John Palowitch and pianist Javier Santiago, they are known for surprise "collective" shows utilizing California's most talented artists, including...

Kai Lyons | Guitar Grant Levin | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Daniel Casares | Sax Martin Diller | Drums

Launched by bassist Giulio Xavier Cetto and former Mars Volta/Thundercat drummer Thomas Pridgen, Big Trippin is a California-based improvisation-laced vehicle for exploring state-of-the-art grooves. While the band mainly performs as an instrumental quartet including alto saxophonist John Palowitch and pianist Javier Santiago, they are known for surprise "collective" shows utilizing California's most talented artists, including...

Kai Lyons | Guitar Grant Levin | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Daniel Casares | Sax Martin Diller | Drums

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic...

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic...

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic...

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic...

Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Cutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted such amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star...

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic...

Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Cutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted such amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star...

Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic...