Pedro José Pastrana Trio at Mr. Tipple’s features Puerto Rico–born cuatro player Pedro José Pastrana presenting music from his latest album, Lo Que Nos Llevamos, with Ayla Dávila on bass and Colin Douglas on drums. Rooted in the jíbaro tradition and shaped by a wide range of musical experiences across Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the...
Kay Kostopoulos’ album release at Mr. Tipples celebrates All This Is Possible: Black Olive in the Big Apple, with arrangements by John DiMartino and Noel Jewkes. Her music blends swing, standards, blues, Latin rhythms, and originals with a Mediterranean-tinted flair. Tickets: $15-30
Kay Kostopoulos’ album release at Mr. Tipples celebrates All This Is Possible: Black Olive in the Big Apple, with arrangements by John DiMartino and Noel Jewkes. Her music blends swing, standards, blues, Latin rhythms, and originals with a Mediterranean-tinted flair. Tickets: $15-30
John Santos Quartet featuring MJ Santos at Mr. Tipples spotlights the seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist and San Francisco native, a leading voice in Afro-Latin music for five decades. With timbales, bongos, congas, trumpet, keys, and bass, the group connects traditional Afro-Latin rhythms with jazz’s evolving improvisational spirit. Tickets: $15-30
John Santos Quartet featuring MJ Santos at Mr. Tipples spotlights the seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist and San Francisco native, a leading voice in Afro-Latin music for five decades. With timbales, bongos, congas, trumpet, keys, and bass, the group connects traditional Afro-Latin rhythms with jazz’s evolving improvisational spirit. Tickets: $15-30
Jon Otis & BluBeatz appear at The Saloon in North Beach, bringing a sound that draws on jazz, blues, R&B, rock and roll, pop, salsa, Latin jazz, Brazilian, Afro‑Caribbean, folk,...
Join the Richard Crook Trio for jazz, latin jazz, and some original tunes at Paris 75.
Chris Aschman Volcanic Band appear at the Dawn Club. 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...
Ray Obiedo Group at Mr. Tipples showcases the Bay Area guitarist and composer’s rhythm-forward contemporary jazz, shaped by Latin and Brazilian grooves, R&B, funk, and jazz harmony. Obiedo’s long career includes work with Herbie Hancock, Julian Priester, Pete Escovedo, and many others; his 1993 album Sticks and Stones reached Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Top Ten, while...
Ray Obiedo Group at Mr. Tipples showcases the Bay Area guitarist and composer’s rhythm-forward contemporary jazz, shaped by Latin and Brazilian grooves, R&B, funk, and jazz harmony. Obiedo’s long career includes work with Herbie Hancock, Julian Priester, Pete Escovedo, and many others; his 1993 album Sticks and Stones reached Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Top Ten, while...
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...
Charged Particles play at the Dawn Club Bay Area-based Charged Particles features pianist Greg Sankovich, bassist Aaron Germain, and drummer Jon Krosnick, and is celebrating their 32nd year of playing funky Latin jazz. They have toured Indonesia, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, and have performed at famed jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, Blues...
Charged Particles play at the Dawn Club Bay Area-based Charged Particles features pianist Greg Sankovich, bassist Aaron Germain, and drummer Jon Krosnick, and is celebrating their 32nd year of playing funky Latin jazz. They have toured Indonesia, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, and have performed at famed jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, Blues...
Percussionist and bandleader Pepe Fuego brings his signature rhythmic fire to the intimate Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District, transforming the room into a tropical escape with an electrifying blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa, and Latin jazz. A seasoned presence in the Bay Area Latin music scene with credits at top-tier venues like...
Barrio Manouche at The Deluxe is an international acoustic ensemble founded by Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, blending jazz manouche, modern jazz, flamenco, and Latin American rhythms. With musicians from Spain, Quebec, Colombia, France, Brazil, and the U.S., plus dancer Fanny Ara, the group delivers original music with a vivid, cross-cultural live presence.
The Jazz Beaus bring an audience-friendly evening of jazz standards and Latin favorites to The Royale. Led by longtime Bay Area bandleader Tom Donald, the adaptable ensemble balances easygoing background music for dining and socializing with lively, danceable swing and Latin rhythms.
Barrio Manouche provides a tremendous live experience and transports its audience on a magical journey, with a unique fusion of cultures and musical landscapes at Waystone. Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and...
Tammy Hall — It’s All About the Groove! at Keys Jazz Bistro finds the Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and educator exploring the music of Rodney Franklin, Tania Maria, Ahmad Jamal, and...
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...
Roger Glenn Organ Trio brings classic Hammond B-3 jazz to Mr. Tipples with Roger Glenn on vibes, flute, and sax, Wayne De La Cruz on organ, and Mark Lee on drums. A master multi-instrumentalist with a deep jazz and Latin-jazz history, Glenn has performed with Cal Tjader, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Mongo Santamaría, Taj Mahal,...
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 vocalist Alexandra Rieloff brings a cinematic elegance to her jazz performances. This intimate set will feature a timeless repertoire of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and...
Roger Glenn Organ Trio brings classic Hammond B-3 jazz to Mr. Tipples with Roger Glenn on vibes, flute, and sax, Wayne De La Cruz on organ, and Mark Lee on drums. A master multi-instrumentalist with a deep jazz and Latin-jazz history, Glenn has performed with Cal Tjader, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Mongo Santamaría, Taj Mahal,...
Guilia Marie Trio brings Latin jazz to Pier 23 Café on Saturday, September 5, from 4:00–7:00 PM. Set on the waterfront, the performance pairs rhythmic Latin-jazz grooves with Pier 23’s casual seafood, cocktails, and Bay views—an easygoing afternoon option rather than a formal concert setting.
WestSide Jazz Club performs at Local Edition. This is a high-energy quartet known for blending traditional jazz with funk, soul, and Latin rhythms. The Band: Fronted by tenor saxophonist and vocalist Scotty Silver (Scott Silverberg). The lineup typically includes John Watson (Guitar), Craig Kleinman (Bass), and Chris Gamper (Drums).
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 features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice...