Patrick Wolff’s newest band is a swinging organ quartet that draws from the style of the late 50s/early 60s collaborations of Shirley Scott/ “Lockjaw” Davis and Lou Donaldson/ Big John Patton. Featuring two of the Bay’s experts in this idiom, pianist/organist Adam Shulman and guitarist Jack Tone Riordan, and the talented up and coming drummer Miles Turk,...
Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! Performing every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive...
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.
Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and original jazz songs, set against the intimate, candlelit backdrop once known as the Harlem of the West. Described as a later‑day Blossom Dearie, Duran is a spirited jazz vocalist...
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!
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.
Jason Hainsworth | Saxophone Michael Potter | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Rodolfo Zuniga | Drums Anthony Stanco | Trumpet Anthony Stanco is a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan whose artistry is rooted in Detroit’s rich musical legacy. Mentored by Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker, he has emerged as a dynamic performer, bandleader, and educator, leading...
Patrick Wolff’s newest band is a swinging organ quartet that draws from the style of the late 50s/early 60s collaborations of Shirley Scott/ “Lockjaw” Davis and Lou Donaldson/ Big John Patton. Featuring two of the Bay’s experts in this idiom, pianist/organist Adam Shulman and guitarist Jack Tone Riordan, and the talented up and coming drummer Miles Turk,...
Michael Weiner plays the piano with his jazz group at Pier 23 Café on Thursday 4-7pm. Weiner has been playing piano since he was 3 years old. Join us for a fun night, relax with your favorite drink and grab a bite from our delicious menu. We look forward to having you with us! When...
Veritus Miller is an emerging pianist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, California. His music encapsulates the key elements of traditional jazz standards, fused with the fresh sounds of the West Coast contemporary jazz idiom. He’s cut from the same cloth as artists like Terrace Martin, Brandon Coleman, Ryan Porter, Thundercat, and is a frequent...
Wonderful Bay Area based vocalist and performer Valeriana Quevedo returns to Specs with her band for an evening of jazz, Latin, blues and songs from the Great American Songbook.
Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
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.
Veritus Miller is an emerging pianist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, California. His music encapsulates the key elements of traditional jazz standards, fused with the fresh sounds of the West Coast contemporary jazz idiom. He’s cut from the same cloth as artists like Terrace Martin, Brandon Coleman, Ryan Porter, Thundercat, and is a frequent...
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,...
Kenny Washington Quartet at Keys Jazz Bistro showcases the Oakland-based, New Orleans–born vocalist renowned for his supple tenor, formidable range, improvisational scatting, and emotionally direct interpretations of the Jazz songbook....
Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable voice in modern jazz. Known for her distinctive sound and boundless versatility, she bridges lyricism and invention with ease. DownBeat writes, “The revelation is Dawn Clement’s piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs.” Clement has performed with Jane Ira Bloom,...
The 230 Jones Street Band is Bird & Beckett’s legacy combo, with its roots in the Chuck Peterson Trio’s weekly Friday happy hour that kicked off jazz in the bookshop as a regular feature starting 24 years ago. Tony’s one of the mainstays of a generation of players that came up when bebop was America’s...
The Charles Unger Experience brings saxophone-led Bay Area jazz to Sheba Piano Lounge, blending original music and familiar tunes with R&B, soul, blues, world-beat color, and New Orleans funk. Unger is a San Francisco saxophonist, composer, and bandleader with more than four decades on the local scene, and Sheba has long been a regular stop...
The Marshens are a collective of jazz musicians based in the East Bay, forged through countless nights as the house band for The Marsh Berkeley’s Monday jam session. Together, guitarist Josh Aldana, pianist Caleb Phair, bassist Jonny Kaminek, and drummer EJ Brannan have developed a dynamic chemistry that’s equal parts grounded in tradition and eager...
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...
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.
