The Bennie Murray Project is a funk and jazz ensemble led by drummer and composer Bennie Murray, appearing at Otherwise Brewing as part of North Beach First Fridays on June 5. Rooted in a pocket‑first philosophy, the group blends tight, groove‑driven rhythms with open improvisational interplay, drawing on classic fusion and contemporary jazz to create...
Jamie Davis performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. Globally acclaimed, Jamie Davis has worked venues in Paris, Rome, Dubai, Tokyo, Osaka Istanbul, Milan, Croatia, Kuala Lumpur, Serbia, Sochi, Croatia, Moscow, Finland, and Spain. He has also appeared at the famous Royal Albert Hall in London. In the States, he has performed at Lincoln Center, Dizzy’s and...
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at the Black Cat. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett...
The Jenny Scheinman Quintet performs at Mr. Tipples. Jenny Scheinman is the #2 Jazz Violinist in the world according to Downbeat Magazine. She has 11 albums of original music, and will be releasing her twelfth in the fall. In addition to her extensive work in jazz and improvised music with Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Brian...
THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream pop music. Mina’s work combines classic Italian pop with elements of Jazz, Blues, Swing, R&B...
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 blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
Taylor Hatch is an award-winning guitarist, composer, arranger, and bandleader with over 10 years of experience performing and teaching. He actively collaborates and records with a diverse range of artists while maintaining a vibrant career as a performer and composer - be that in jazz or other experimental fields. He has had the privilege to...
Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s at Local Edition!
The Ayo Brame Experience performs at Mr. Tipples. Ayo Brame is an 18yr old Tenor/Soprano saxophonist from Oakland Ca. He is known for his soulful and expressive style of playing, drawing influences from jazz legends such as John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner and Sonny Rollins. Discovered by his mentor Kev Choice, Ayo is dedicated to preserving...
Tiffany Austin performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. She is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor who has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt...
A Reggae/Funk band with dance Energy jazz-inspired solos at the Boom Boom Room. Eric Wiley Coyotes band features funk and Reggae Originals and covers with solos by all band members reminiscent of the classic bands of many decades. The music is a mix of cover tunes and originals with strong influence from the New Orleans...
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at the Black Cat. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett...
The Ayo Brame Experience performs at Mr. Tipples. Ayo Brame is an 18yr old Tenor/Soprano saxophonist from Oakland Ca. He is known for his soulful and expressive style of playing, drawing influences from jazz legends such as John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner and Sonny Rollins. Discovered by his mentor Kev Choice, Ayo is dedicated to preserving...
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...
The Ken Seideman Trio takes the stage at Pier 23. The trio’s set list blends the genres of Jazz, Rock, Blues and Reggae to every performance. Ken Seideman on piano/synthesizer, Ed Molyneaux on his fretless bass and powerful voice with Tim Caldwell keeping the pulse on his vintage drum kit, all bring decades of wide-ranging...
Radio Sophia is an instrumental musical collaboration between David Boyce (Saxophones, Loops, Effects) and Michael Cavaseno (Guitar, Loops, Effects) who carry on the torch for Zori Marinova as she moved back to her native Bulgaria. The trio's sound can be described as Groovy, Soulful Mix of Jazz, Pop, RnB and World Music. And plays weekly...
Si Butler Guitar trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) plays modern jazz standards, funk, Brazilian at Scopo Divino.
The Savoy Tivoli welcomes the Mina Project for North Beach Italian Festival on June 6th. THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream...
Paula West performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. A true treasure of the Bay Area jazz scene, vocalist Paula West is celebrated for her rich contralto voice and deeply expressive interpretations of song.Her repertoire moves effortlessly from the Great American Songbook to inspired reinventions of music by artists like Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed, and...
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at the Black Cat. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett...
Ian Dogole & Music Beyond Borders plays a distinctive fusion of World Music and Jazz, blending creative jazz improvisation with the scales, rhythms, and indigenous instruments of global music traditions particularly from Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Band line up: Ian Dogole: Global percussion (cajon, udu, doumbek, African talking drum, kalimba) Richard Howell:...
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...
Cliff Meyers & Friends is a jazz-funk and soul-jazz ensemble appearing at the Comstock Saloon from 8 pm to 11 pm. Led by Meyers with a rotating cast of Bay Area session players, the group delivers deep, groove-driven sets that balance tight soulful arrangements with open improvisational interplay, filling the historic saloon's high-ceilinged, 1907-era room...
The Tony Peebles Quintet is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio, featuring Tony Peebles on saxophone, Erik Jekabson on trumpet, Greg Jacobs on piano, Josh Thurston-Milgrom on bass, and Mike Quigg on drums. The quintet brings together some of the Bay Area's most accomplished jazz voices for an evening of melodic,...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Danny Armstrong, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trombone and vocals of Danny Armstrong. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.