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...
Joe Block Quintet at Black Cat celebrates the pianist, composer, and bandleader's debut album There Is Always Hope — his first record built entirely from original compositions, released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records after seven years of writing and collaboration. Block is a finalist for the American Pianists Association's prestigious...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcome Janice Maxie Reid to the stage. A “one-woman band”, Janice often doubles as a keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of nature. Her soulful, angelic and daringly accurate vocal prowess, distinctive four-octave voice range and engaging stage presence captivate her audiences .Janice’s vast musical gifts and...
Standard Issue at Bird & Beckett celebrates the release of the band's self-titled debut, a seven-track set recorded at Oakland's 25th Street Studios that runs from Monk and McCoy Tyner to Sun Ra and Víctor Jara's protest anthem “El Derecho de Vivir en Paz.” Trumpeter Darren Johnston — billed here on “peace cannon” — made...
Rob Sharman leads a classic jazz quartet at Sheba Piano Lounge with vocals and trumpet, joined by Michael Parsons on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums. Expect an intimate, straight-ahead small-group set built around vocal standards, trumpet melodies, and the warm swing of piano-bass-drums accompaniment.
Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit are the dynamic leaders of the Oakland-based jump-swing band, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums. Renowned for their high-energy performances, they blend vintage jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and '50s R&B into a theatrical and often humorous stage show.
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...
Richard Howell - John Coltrane Tribute at Mr. Tipples features Howell on tenor saxophone, Frank Martin on piano, Ron Belcher on bass, and Deszon Claiborne on drums. A longtime Bay Area saxophonist, composer, and educator, Howell approaches Coltrane’s legacy through what he calls “Bridge Music”—jazz that connects listeners across generations and backgrounds, rooted in the...
Joe Block Quintet at Black Cat celebrates the pianist, composer, and bandleader's debut album There Is Always Hope — his first record built entirely from original compositions, released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records after seven years of writing and collaboration. Block is a finalist for the American Pianists Association's prestigious...
Jinx Jones brings high-octane rockabilly, twangy surf, and vintage rock and roll energy to The Saloon, turning San Francisco’s oldest bar into a late-night guitar party. Known for deep love of mid‑century American roots music, he keeps the room moving with jump blues shuffles, country-tinged swing, and fiery instrumentals. It is a perfect night for...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
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...
Joe Newsman and the Bluesmen perform at Tupelo on Sunday, 4-7pm joined by Jules Broussard on saxophone and Ned Boynton on guitar. Expect brass-forward blues and R&B that feels right at home in North Beach.
Tony Johnson Quartet at Bird & Beckett features veteran San Francisco drummer Tony Johnson alongside Charlie McCarthy on saxophone, Sam Cady on piano, and Chuck Bennett on bass for the bookshop’s Sunday Happy Hour on October 18. A longtime presence on the city’s jazz scene and a resident bandleader at Bird & Beckett, Johnson brings...
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sultry, soulful sounds of the Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Otherwise Brewing. Known for her versatile background as a choreographer and filmmaker, Brooklyn-born Chilean...
Hipsteria brings its lively blend of jazz, soul, swing, and party music to Belle Cora. Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and vocals, the San Francisco group draws on a rotating lineup of seasoned players and a repertoire that ranges from jazz standards and blues to R&B, bossa nova, funk, and dance classics.
The Dana Salzman Quintet celebrates the release of her new album, Everything Falls Away, with a live performance at The Deluxe. Leading on keys and vocals, the Oakland-based composer and bandleader brings a soulful, groove-forward sound that reimagines jazz, funk, and R&B with vibrant modern arrangements. Backing Salzman is a powerhouse quintet featuring Maurice Miles...
Joe Block Quintet at Black Cat celebrates the pianist, composer, and bandleader's debut album There Is Always Hope — his first record built entirely from original compositions, released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records after seven years of writing and collaboration. Block is a finalist for the American Pianists Association's prestigious...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
Patrick Wolff at Specs features the saxophonist and clarinetist with Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Austin Harris on drums for an intimate North Beach quartet set....
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The “Queen of Classic Jazz” delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo’s vintage Hammond A-100.
Joe Block Quintet at Black Cat celebrates the pianist, composer, and bandleader's debut album There Is Always Hope — his first record built entirely from original compositions, released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records after seven years of writing and collaboration. Block is a finalist for the American Pianists Association's prestigious...
Join Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy at Scopo Divino. Ricky Bobby is no ordinary cover band. This fabulous bay area trio (guitar, voice and cello) delivers a repertoire that spans decades and genres. They breathe new life into the songs you know and love. Whether they are crooning the classics, putting a fresh spin on...
Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.