Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums. Part of the Bird & Beckett Jazz in the Bookshop (Sundays 5–7pm). Seating is limited — reservations recommended: 415-586-3733. Suggested contribution: $20–30; students $10–15; younger kids free.
George Colligan brings a lifetime of jazz mastery to The Black Cat — winner of the 2015 DownBeat Critics Poll for Keyboard, he is one of the most versatile and prolific musicians of his generation, equally at home as pianist, drummer, trumpeter, organist, composer, and bandleader. With over 130 albums as a sideman and his...
B3B4 is a San Francisco organ jazz quartet and a beloved regular at Bird & Beckett Books & Records in Glen Park. The band features Kevin Gerzevitz on Hammond organ, Tom Griesser on saxophone, Scott Foster on guitar, and Dan Foltz on drums. Combining the soulful growl of the Hammond B3 organ, the resonant bite...
In a career that has spanned over 20 years, Victor Little has established himself as a consummate professional electric bassist, displaying impeccable time, taste, technique, and tone while playing in a wide spectrum of styles-from blues and jazz to Indian and flamenco music-with a long list of luminaries that includes Patti Austin, Billy Preston, Angela...
The Etiquette bring their genre-defying sound to the Rite Spot — a San Francisco band that blends post-Americana, indie rock, and the exhilarating unexpected territory of "disco metal," drawing inspiration from Damien Jurado, Jeff Tweedy, Radiohead, Beck, and New Order into something entirely their own. Jeff Linnell's fragile vocals and songwriting anchor the band, backed...
Enjoy the powerful baritone saxophone of Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs and Chris Burns on the venue's signature Hammond B3 organ! Chris Burns and Ken “Snakebite” Jacobs are long-time collaborators in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Oakland Jazz Funk Project appears at Local Edition with a set that moves between straight-ahead jazz, 1970s funk, fusion, R&B, and contemporary neo-soul. The group approaches jazz as a living language that continues to evolve, highlighting the connections between classic forms and newer groove-based styles. Their music will warm your heart, speak to your...
George Colligan brings a lifetime of jazz mastery to The Black Cat — winner of the 2015 DownBeat Critics Poll for Keyboard, he is one of the most versatile and prolific musicians of his generation, equally at home as pianist, drummer, trumpeter, organist, composer, and bandleader. With over 130 albums as a sideman and his...
Get down to the silk-sultry beat driven sexy sounds of Sade, Hall & Oates, Prince, Erykah Bady, Bill Withers, D’Angelo, The Isley Brothers, Dua Lipa, Amy Winehouse, Jill Scott and more, freshly jazz-funked out like you’ve never heard before by this killer combo of musicians who will absolutely have you dancing all night at the...
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...
George Colligan brings a lifetime of jazz mastery to The Black Cat — winner of the 2015 DownBeat Critics Poll for Keyboard, he is one of the most versatile and prolific musicians of his generation, equally at home as pianist, drummer, trumpeter, organist, composer, and bandleader. With over 130 albums as a sideman and his...
Spreading joy since 2023, Guajirón brings a night full of Cuban grooves, tropical salsa, an open jam session, good drinks, and a wide open dance floor. Maybe you’ve been to Cuba and want to relive those late-night parties. Maybe you’re from Latin America and miss letting loose with a real Descarga Cubana. Or maybe you’re just...
The Tides & Tunes Sessions is a monthly concert series hosted by Charlie Kaupp at The Riptide in San Francisco every fourth Sunday of the month from 7:30-10pm. The series is intended to showcase a new pair of musical acts each month. Acts span all genres and styles, but are focused on solo, duos, and...
The Scott Amendola Trio brings adventurous, deeply grooving jazz to Bird and Beckett — led by acclaimed Bay Area drummer, composer, and bandleader Scott Amendola, the trio blends bold improvisation with deep pocket rhythms into a sound that grooves, stretches, and stays deeply connected. Joined by Kasey Knudsen on alto saxophone and Mat Muntz on...
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.
George Colligan brings a lifetime of jazz mastery to The Black Cat — winner of the 2015 DownBeat Critics Poll for Keyboard, he is one of the most versatile and prolific musicians of his generation, equally at home as pianist, drummer, trumpeter, organist, composer, and bandleader. With over 130 albums as a sideman and 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...
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At just 21 years of age, Graham is a young gun making a name for himself in the world of Jazz today. A dyed-in-the-wool bebop pianist, he seeks to uphold the tradition of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Kenny Clarke, Hank Jones, and Barry Harris, among others, and treats their music equally as soul food and...
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...
Georgette brings their hypnotic, guitar-driven sound to the Rite Spot — a San Francisco band drawing from psych, shoegaze, post-punk, and krautrock into something that sounds like Stereolab meeting the Brian Jonestown Massacre. Expect two sets of distinctly underground indie with a swirling, immersive energy that is pure San Francisco.
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...
After studying drums with Tony Williams in San Francisco, André has performed around the world with various artists including Dayna Stephens, Ambrose Akinmusire, Mike Olmos, Stacy Dillard, Julian Lage, George Kontrafouris, Perico Sambeat and Albert Sanz. After a stint back in his native Finland and some years in Spain, André returned to the Bay Area...
Torré Aledia makes his Black Cat debut showcasing original material written by him and his band. Torré, a Filipino-American bassist and composer is based here in the Bay Area and draws from a wide range of musical influences from Jaco Pastorious and Herbie Hancock to Radiohead and Stevie Wonder. As a full time musician, you...
Ollie Dudek's Jazz Odyssey comes to the Dawn Club — a San Francisco Bay Area native and second-generation jazz bassist with a BA in Jazz Studies from the California Jazz Conservatory, Ollie has studied and performed in New Orleans, New York, Cuba, and Brazil, bringing a rich, globe-spanning musical perspective to everything he plays. A...
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...