Sylvia Cuenca Quintet at the Bird & Beckett features drummer Sylvia Cuenca leading her quintet on a return to her native Bay Area. Cuenca held the drum chair in Clark Terry's quintet and big band for 17 years and spent four more touring with Joe Henderson; tonight she's joined by rising tenor saxophonist Rico Jones,...
Azure McCall, Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation. After releasing her first CD ‘Body and Soul’ she was asked by the great bassist Ray Brown to be...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Marty Wehner (Trombone), Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Marty Wehner, Rob Barics, and Chris Siebert are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band, where they...
Daniel Winshall and Pher at the Black Cat feature Boston-raised upright and electric bassist Daniel Winshall and vocalist-songwriter Pher leading a band reimagining classics from the Family Stone songbook in a modern setting, backed by keyboardist Javier Santiago, guitarist Matt Sewell, and drummer Dom Gervais. A New School for Contemporary Jazz graduate who launched his...
Kelly’s Lot at the Saloon features blues-rooted Americana led by singer-songwriter Kelly Zirbes, marking over three decades of music-making since forming in 1994. With guitarist Perry Robertson adding Southern rock and Texas blues influences, the band brings its latest release Late Bloomer and a catalog of 18 albums to the Saloon’s intimate stage, delivering warm,...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
A Jazz Combo from Community Music Center performs and hosts a Student-Centric Jam Session at Bird and Beckett.
Daniel Winshall and Pher at the Black Cat feature Boston-raised upright and electric bassist Daniel Winshall and vocalist-songwriter Pher leading a band reimagining classics from the Family Stone songbook in a modern setting, backed by keyboardist Javier Santiago, guitarist Matt Sewell, and drummer Dom Gervais. A New School for Contemporary Jazz graduate who launched his...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The "Queen of Classic Jazz" delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo's vintage Hammond A-100.
Daniel Winshall and Pher at the Black Cat feature Boston-raised upright and electric bassist Daniel Winshall and vocalist-songwriter Pher leading a band reimagining classics from the Family Stone songbook in a modern setting, backed by keyboardist Javier Santiago, guitarist Matt Sewell, and drummer Dom Gervais. A New School for Contemporary Jazz graduate who launched his...
Piano nights at The Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge are characterised by their early start times and the use of the venue’s vintage Steinway Upright piano, which differs from the lounge's typical focus on its prominent Hammond organ. Piano Monday shows start at 7:00 PM and typically run until 10:00 PM. Cover Charge: There is never a cover charge for entry. However, musicians often pass a donation...
Le Jazz Hot at the Dawn Club celebrates Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli’s Hot Club sound with violin, bass, and guitars, bringing classic gypsy jazz to life through inventive arrangements and original tunes. Led by Paul Mehling, the ensemble has kept this Paris-influenced style vibrant for over 30 years.
Barbary Coast Jazz Band performs every other Monday! Bob Schulz - Lead/Cornet Don Neely - Reeds Clint Baker - Trombone Bill Reinhart - Tuba Scott Anthony - Banjo Marty Eggers - Piano
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka...
Fault Line Trio is one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects! Swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves. Featuring Jay Sanders - piano and keys, Lukas Vesely - bass, and Brian Fishler - drums.
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at The Royal Cuckoo Lounge featuring Chris Siebert, a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, Blues, and R&B
Tonight's show at the Black Cat features Currents, a Bay Area–based modern jazz collective rooted in post-bop tradition and contemporary improvisation, with a focus on original composition and evolving ensemble interplay. Featuring internationally active performers and recording artists, the group draws on extensive experience across major jazz stages, festivals, and clubs worldwide. Their sound balances straight-ahead...
Mike Burns Quartet at the Rite Spot features local pianist and bandleader Mike Burns leading a jazz quartet at one of the Mission's favorite little dive bars for free live music. Burns anchors the band with a steady rhythm section of bassist Pam Brandon and drummer Justin Berthiaume, with pedal steel player David Phillips typically...
Robert Papacica at the Dawn Club features award-winning jazz guitarist, composer, and educator Robert Papacica. Originally from Toronto, he is now based in New York City, where he is an active part of the vibrant jazz community. Robert has appeared as a sideman and leader in jazz clubs in Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver,...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at The Royal Cuckoo Lounge featuring Chris Siebert, a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, Blues, and R&B
There’s a certain kind of electricity that doesn’t come from wires and screens, but from roaring musicians locked onto the same pulse, bending time until the groove feels like it shakes the earth and could stretch forever. That’s Zoo Band. Rooted in the Bay Area and built for the moment, Zoo is a soul-drenched, jam-powered collective...
Kyra Gordon and Brian Rodvien at the Rite Spot bring an intimate duo set led by Bay Area singer-songwriter and pianist Kyra Gordon alongside drummer and percussionist Brian Rodvien. Gordon draws on jazz training and albums like Soul of a Showgirl and Traveler, channeling influences like Janis Joplin into soulful, story-driven songwriting. Rodvien brings a...
Christopher Gamper, an immensely versatile, dynamic, and talented drummer who goes way beyond genres and stylistic boundaries. About his performance: Gamper’s versatility, dynamics, passion, and precision were on full display. He is clearly a formidable collaborator, a chameleon who ingeniously adapts and shapes the music and mood of the song in symbiotic relationship to the...
Allison Lovejoy at the Rite Spot features Bay Area pianist and composer Allison Lovejoy, a classically trained performer known for blending virtuoso piano technique with dark cabaret theatrics. Trained at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and London's Royal Academy of Music, she draws on influences from Nina Simone and George Gershwin to Kurt Weill...
Saxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.