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.
UK-based pianist, singer, and producer Reuben James brings a soulful blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and pop to the Black Cat stage. After cutting his teeth on Birmingham’s jazz circuit and performing regularly at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Reuben has emerged as a true “musician’s musician,” collaborating with artists including Stormzy, Sam Smith, Disclosure, James...
Join us for a night of captivating live music as GamperDrums presents a stellar ensemble featuring Brian Pardo on guitar, John R. Burr on piano, Marina Crouss on vocals, Ruth Davies on bass, and Chris Gamper on drums. Blending elements of jazz, soul, and improvisational music, this dynamic group delivers expressive grooves, rich harmonies, and...
Paul PAZZO Mehling- Solo Guitar, Vocals, Leader Isabelle Fontaine- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Evan Zeppo Price- Violin Dexter DeWi Williams- String Bass Le Jazz Hot (the Quartet/Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France....
Silver Bell Jazz Band inspires dancers and listeners all over the Bay Area. The band specializes in ragtime, blues, swing, and dixieland from the early 20th century. They’re known for their authenticity and dedication to the craft as well as their foot-tapping energy.
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...
The N. T. B. Collective is a Bay Area based jazz fusion group merging sounds and styles from all over the world. The N.T.B. trio, which will be featured for this event, is comprised of drums, bass, and piano. Each musician is highly accomplished; coming together to generate a unique musical energy. N.T.B. has been...
“With so much swing and a bit of snark, Mose always knew just the right tone to deliver his wise blues.” Flower Piano co-creator Dean Mermell originally hoped for someone to play a Mose Allison tribute at the event, but then realized he just wanted to do it himself. With Kymry Esainko on the keys,...
Honoring the life, legacy, and revolutionary sound of D’Angelo, this special tribute concert celebrates one of the most influential voices in modern soul, R&B, and neo-soul. A true architect of groove, vulnerability, and musical freedom, D’Angelo reshaped the landscape with timeless albums like Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah. Led by an all-star collective of...
Joe Warner is setting the Bay Area jazz scene on fire. A rising star known for his captivating style and electrifying performances, he's the pianist and musical director for the legendary vocalist The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, leading the charge with his own Joe Warner Trio while sharing stages and studios with icons like Houston...
“With so much swing and a bit of snark, Mose always knew just the right tone to deliver his wise blues.” Flower Piano co-creator Dean Mermell originally hoped for someone to play a Mose Allison tribute at the event, but then realized he just wanted to do it himself. With Kymry Esainko on the keys,...
Honoring the life, legacy, and revolutionary sound of D’Angelo, this special tribute concert celebrates one of the most influential voices in modern soul, R&B, and neo-soul. A true architect of groove, vulnerability, and musical freedom, D’Angelo reshaped the landscape with timeless albums like Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah. Led by an all-star collective of...
Le Jazz Hot (the Quartet/Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France. The ensemble borrows the all-string instrumentation of violin, bass and guitars from the original Hot Club, but breathes new life into...
FAGJAZZ is a queer and trans POC-led collective based and founded in Oakland. FAGJAZZ was created for queer musicians/artists to connect, collaborate, and support each other outside of cisheteronormative spaces. The first release, The Strayhorn Sessions Vol. 1, celebrates the life and music of one the most cherished queer ancestors: Billy Strayhorn. Beyond the record...
Introducing The Verve Quintet, The Bay Area’s hottest new jazz ensemble! Celebrating the effervescent sound of the 1960’s hard bop era. In addition to performing their own original compositions they honor the great jazz artists like Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Lee Morgan to name a few. The Verve...
Saxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.
Join us at Local Edition for the Art Khu Quartet. Arthur Khu is a world-renowned pianist whose remarkable virtuosity and artistry draw inspiration from jazz legends like Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, as well as classical composers such as Chopin and Debussy. He's also a prolific composer whose style blends Wayne Shorter's post-bop...
Come dance to live Cumbia and Salsa rhythms at Local Edition!
Le Jazz Hot (the Quartet/Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France. The ensemble borrows the all-string instrumentation of violin, bass and guitars from the original Hot Club, but breathes new life into...
HOUSE OF LOVE ~ ft. CASA DEL SOL & Dagnasterpus ( + Special Guests) The House Of Love is a monthly musical collaborative hosted and curated by Casa Del Sol to honor the rich musical heritage of the San Francisco Bay area. We will gather the cream of the crop of our extended musical family and summon the power of...
FAGJAZZ is a queer and trans POC-led collective based and founded in Oakland. FAGJAZZ was created for queer musicians/artists to connect, collaborate, and support each other outside of cisheteronormative spaces. The first release, The Strayhorn Sessions Vol. 1, celebrates the life and music of one the most cherished queer ancestors: Billy Strayhorn. Beyond the record...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
West Coast indie groove sensations Blü Egyptian are a youthful quartet based out of Chico, CA. They have gained a reputation for their high energy shows with extended multi-genre jams, meaningful songwriting, and entertaining stage antics. Creating a unique fusion of funk, bluegrass, reggae, world music, rock, edm and more, they continue to push the...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...