Jazz trumpeter/steelpan musician Chris Aschman enjoys a multi-faceted career as a performer, educator, studio musician, and arranger. A Baltimore native, Chris segued to Philadelphia to study jazz trumpet at the University of the Arts in 2004 and became a mainstay in the Philly scene. Since this time he has enjoyed a diverse career, having shared...
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....
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.
A “one-woman band”, Janice often doubles as a #keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of nature on any stage! 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 massive repertoire are always on point and...
Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary...
Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary...
Experience an evening of "soulful sophistication" with the Brad Leali Ensemble featuring Carla Helmbrecht. This world-class quintet blends Leali’s soulful, swing-influenced saxophone with Helmbrecht’s sensitive and poetic vocal stylings for a night of unique jazz arrangements. The ensemble explores a mix of classic jazz standards and original material, infusing historical and modern components into their performance....
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...
Ghost Town Messengers is a guitar trio from San Francisco, CA. Driving jazz fusion with a particularly groove oriented and instrumentally rich approach. All seasoned jazz session players the Ghost Town Messengers have been playing together in different combos and pickup gigs for decades. Wishing to focus on the guitar trio format, their music emotes...
Judy Elhauge-Roniger | Piano Kevin Goldberg | Bass Deszon Claiborne | Drums Tiffany Austin | Vocals Tiffany Austin is a San Francisco–based jazz vocalist celebrated for her deep swing, emotional clarity, and scholar-musician approach. A DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, she draws from classic jazz, blues, and African American musical traditions while bringing a modern,...
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...
Judy Elhauge-Roniger | Piano Kevin Goldberg | Bass Deszon Claiborne | Drums Tiffany Austin | Vocals Tiffany Austin is a San Francisco–based jazz vocalist celebrated for her deep swing, emotional clarity, and scholar-musician approach. A DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, she draws from classic jazz, blues, and African American musical traditions while bringing a modern,...
In a career that has spanned over 65 years, international jazz vocal legend Mary Stallings has earned a unique place in modern jazz. After decades of performing around the globe alongside a who’s who of talented collaborators, while quietly accumulating a series of thoughtful and well respected recordings, she still continues to challenge her boundaries...
Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary...
Featuring Shamilah Ivory - Playing sophisticated grooves in the Bay. Fault Line Trio is a modern jazz and fusion ensemble based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Formed in 2018, the group is known for a "crossover" style that blends jazz roots with R&B, soul, funk, and sophisticated groove
Valentine’s Day at The Dawn Club! Celebrate the evening with the smooth, soulful sounds of Azure McCall and her band. Whether you’re planning an intimate night for two or a fun evening with friends, reserve your table and let romance and jazz set the mood. Azure McCall, Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award...
After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003) and Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007) and Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). Their current tour involves Santana’s First Rock Residency: an...
Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary...
After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003) and Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007) and Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). Their current tour involves Santana’s First Rock Residency: an...
Sheldon Alexander is a professional drummer, educator, and composer from the bay area that specializes in Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul and other Afro-Rooted genres. With his strong musical background, he received his undergraduate degree from the prestigious California Jazz Conservatory in Berkley, California. Through dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to his craft, Sheldon has...
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...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Dutch-born vocalist Lara Louise for an evening of classic songs, characterized by a soft, sultry voice blending her folk roots with French chanson, Bossa Nova, and the Great American Songbook. Lara Louise and guitarist Gawain Mathews have been making music together since 2020, and their renditions of jazz standards have quietly...
Continue your Valentine’s celebration with the smooth stylings of Nicolas Bearde, who has thrilled audiences around the globe from Monterey to Montreaux and from London and Tokyo to Mumbai with his soulful interpretations of timeless jazz standards and originals. “Bearde teases the listener with his aural foreplay and romantic verse,” says Soukie West of the...
Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday at Belle Cora.
Steeped in the San Francisco music scene, multi-instrumentalist Jed Holtman has made a name for himself as a versatile and sensitive musician. His work is informed by jazz, classical, and gospel music, making him a first-call ensemble musician. Jed continues to study diligently, so he can continue to uplift a room. When he is not...