Mose Def : The Music of Mose Allison
Mose Def celebrates the sly, blueswise songwriting of jazz pianist and vocalist Mose Allison at Mr. Tipple’s on Sunday, September 6. Flower Piano co-creator Dean Mermell sings with Kymry Esainko...
Mose Def celebrates the sly, blueswise songwriting of jazz pianist and vocalist Mose Allison at Mr. Tipple’s on Sunday, September 6. Flower Piano co-creator Dean Mermell sings with Kymry Esainko...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring Lavay Smith (Vocals): The "Queen of Classic Jazz" delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends and Chris Burns, a veteran keyboardist, pianist, and organist known for his masterful work on the Hammond organ.
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area players including Cliff Myer on guitar, Bob Johns on piano, Mauro Pannitto on bass, Marty Brewer on drums, and Rick Brown on trombone, delivering hot...
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.
Stella Heath at The Deluxe showcases one of the Bay Area’s most compelling jazz vocalists, known for her warm, story-centered delivery, supple swing, and command of a wide repertoire. Since emerging on the local scene in 2014, Heath has led projects spanning Django Reinhardt–influenced Gypsy jazz, early jazz and swing, and her acclaimed Billie Holiday...
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.
George Cole’s “George Meets Django” quartet brings the fiery, acoustic swing of Django Reinhardt to Mr. Tipple’s on Thursday, September 10, with shows at 7:00 and 8:45 PM. BAMMIE Award-winning guitarist Cole is joined by Valentino Cole on guitar and vocals, Anton Patzner on violin, and Fred Randolph on bass for jazz manouche standards and...
Larry Dunlap Duo at the Redwood Room features the Bay Area pianist, composer, and arranger in an intimate jazz setting at the Clift Royal Sonesta’s historic lounge. Dunlap’s work spans jazz, classical, and popular music, including major collaborations with Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth as well as artists such as Gerry Mulligan, Art...
George Cole’s “George Meets Django” quartet brings the fiery, acoustic swing of Django Reinhardt to Mr. Tipple’s on Thursday, September 10, with shows at 7:00 and 8:45 PM. BAMMIE Award-winning guitarist Cole is joined by Valentino Cole on guitar and vocals, Anton Patzner on violin, and Fred Randolph on bass for jazz manouche standards and...
Tiffany Austin“Thirsty” at Keys Jazz Bistro spotlights the Bay Area vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law graduate in a playful, provocative program built around blues, soul, swing, and an unmistakable groove. Austin’s supple voice and fearless phrasing reflect a career that has included work with Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug...
Dr. Tammy Hall at the Redwood Room features the Grammy-winning Bay Area pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and musical director, whose playing is shaped by Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Classical, and the broader Black American music tradition. A lifelong pianist who began playing at age four, Hall has built a four-decade career as a sought-after bandleader and...
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....
Nick Rossi’s Organ Trio brings the punchy, groove-centered sound of 1950s–’60s soul-jazz to The Royale on Saturday, September 12, from 8:45–11:45 PM. San Francisco guitarist Rossi, a longtime specialist in jazz history and swing, leads a Hammond-organ combo inspired by masters such as John Patton, Larry Young, and Jack McDuff—expect bluesy guitar lines, warm organ...
Stella Heath and her trio at Mr. Tipple’s showcases one of the Bay Area’s most captivating jazz vocalists, known for a warm, story-centered delivery, relaxed swing, and deeply personal interpretations...
Belle Cora hosts live music Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, with a rotating lineup of Bay Area artists under the willow trees. Past and recurring performers include Lara...
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area...
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.
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.
Belle Cora hosts live music Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, with a rotating lineup of Bay Area artists under the willow trees. Past and recurring performers include Lara Louise, Parlor Tricks, Hipsteria, Larrie Noble Sr. & The Phreethinkers, Malpica, Nilo Ayele, Jeff Orchard Jazz, and Barbary Bluegrass.
Belle Cora hosts live music Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, with a rotating lineup of Bay Area artists under the willow trees. Past and recurring performers include Lara...
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....
Belle Cora hosts live music Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, with a rotating lineup of Bay Area artists under the willow trees. Past and recurring performers include Lara Louise, Parlor Tricks, Hipsteria, Larrie Noble Sr. & The Phreethinkers, Malpica, Nilo Ayele, Jeff Orchard Jazz, and Barbary Bluegrass.
Gunhild Carling at Biscuits & Blues showcases the Swedish singer, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer known for exuberant, old-school Jazz and Swing performances. Carling moves between trombone, trumpet, bagpipes, piano, harmonica, and other instruments—sometimes several in one number—while singing, tap dancing, and drawing on the theatrical spirit of Vaudeville; she has appeared with the Count Basie Orchestra...
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.
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area players including Cliff Myer on guitar, Bob Johns on piano, Mauro Pannitto on bass, Marty Brewer on drums, and Rick Brown on trombone, delivering hot...