Tomoko Funaki live at the Dawn Club Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Following in the footsteps of her parents, both musicians, she studied classical violin and flute. A move to New York exposed her to a broad range of musical genres but she found herself increasingly drawn towards jazz. After...
Radio Gatsby, a modern-day dance band with a vintage flair, swings it at Local Edition! Its performances showcase a fusion of timeless Swing-era, New Orleans & 1920s Jazz, transitioning to the band’s captivating interpretations of Nostalgic R&B, Motown, Soul, and 70s/80s/90s Classics. With its ensemble of talented vocalists and jazz musicians, Radio Gatsby ignites the...
Saxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.
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,...
Oddity at The Grove features an Oakland-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and rapper whose work moves freely between jazz, soul, and boom-bap. A transfeminine first-generation Chinese American artist, she brings a genre-defying sound shaped by her Oddisea series and appearances at SFJAZZ, Oakland Chinatown Night Market, and Unity Fest.
Ron Vincent Quartet at Mr. Tipples features Bruce Williamson on alto sax, Ben Stolorow on piano, Peter Barshay on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums. A veteran of the New York jazz scene since 1982, Vincent leads a seasoned Bay Area group built around fluid saxophone lines, piano interplay, and a swinging acoustic rhythm section...
Jacknife brings hard-hitting West Coast post-bop to The Deluxe as San Francisco saxophonist Steven Lugerner leads his formidable quintet through the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean — exploring tunes from McLean's seminal early- and mid-1960s Blue Note albums Jacknife, It's Time, Let Freedom Ring, and New Soil with the creative heat and searing intensity...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
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...
Ron Vincent Quartet at Mr. Tipples features Bruce Williamson on alto sax, Ben Stolorow on piano, Peter Barshay on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums. A veteran of the New York jazz scene since 1982, Vincent leads a seasoned Bay Area group built around fluid saxophone lines, piano interplay, and a swinging acoustic rhythm section...
The Scott Foster Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by San Francisco-based guitarist and educator Scott Foster. Jim Peterson, saxophone; Scott Foster, guitar; Dan Seamans, bass; Tom Hasset, drums
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...
Marissa McLain Trio at Stookey’s Blue Room features an emerging San Francisco jazz vocalist celebrated for her warm, rich voice and deep sense of swing. Drawing on the Great American Songbook, she brings curiosity, respect for tradition, and influences ranging from Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson to Cécile McLorin Salvant.
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...
Kamrin Ortiz brings his six piece band to Local Edition with his 1940’s and 50’s style Rhythm & Blues and Jazz originals.
Kutting Korners at Mr. Tipples pays tribute to the landmark San Francisco club Keystone Korner and the celebrated live jazz recordings made there from 1970 to 1983. The sextet features Max Ehrhardt on trumpet, Gus Hurteau on vibraphone, Richard Howell on tenor saxophone, Hannah Mayer on piano, Isaac Coyle on bass, and Miles Turk on...
Tony Lindsay brings eleven Grammy Awards and a quarter century of world-class experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — the powerhouse vocalist who served as lead singer for Santana from the...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
Kutting Korners at Mr. Tipples pays tribute to the landmark San Francisco club Keystone Korner and the celebrated live jazz recordings made there from 1970 to 1983. The sextet features Max Ehrhardt on trumpet, Gus Hurteau on vibraphone, Richard Howell on tenor saxophone, Hannah Mayer on piano, Isaac Coyle on bass, and Miles Turk on...
Alan Jones is a 21 year-old Bassist and Composer from Denver, Colorado dedicated to honoring the legacy of Black American Music through performance and composition. He has shared the stage with greats such as Matt Wilson, David Sanchez, Ed Simon, Christopher Clarke, Carmen Bradford, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Kristen Strom, and Keith Oxman. He currently studies with...
Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
Mitch Woods is an American modern day boogie-woogie, jump blues and jazz pianist/singer appearing at Pier 23. Woods calls his music, "rock-a-boogie." Join us for a fun night of cool...
Six Roses at Etcetera Wine Bar brings the multi‑genre collaboration between saxophonist David Boyce and guitarist/loop artist Michael Cavaseno into the Mission’s cozy wine bar, turning the room into an intimate sound lab for improvisation and texture. Blending saxophones, guitar, and live loops, Six Roses moves fluidly across jazz, ambient, soul, and experimental sounds, making...
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets:...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...